Jamaica Rugby Team to Participate In North America Competition
What is being dubbed the “Americas Cup” version of Rugby, three teams from the region will play in round robin competition in the USA and Canada. The Jamaica, United States and Canada will take part in a new round-robin rugby competition in Philadelphia and Toronto in July and September. “This is a very significant initiative […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Jamaican American rapper Heavy D (Dwight Myers)
Jamaican American rapper Heavy D was born Dwight Errington Myers on May 24, 1967, in Mandeville, Jamaica. He was raised by his parents Eulahlee Myers, a nurse, and Clifford Vincent Myers, a tech. When he was 4, his parents moved from Jamaica to the Bronx, New York. He was the former leader of the hip […]
Jamaican Fathers Can No Longer Hide, Name to Appear on Birth Certificates
The Jamaican Government will be making it mandatory for fathers’ names to appear on birth certificates. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, made the announcement about the plan at the official launching of the ‘Good Health Begins at Home’ initiative developed by the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA). The minister stated that any attempt to promote […]
Book Review – The Silent Stones
Synopsis Daunte had waited 25 years to visit Jamaica, the land of his ancestors. His mother swore she would never return but Grammy Maude, the matriarch, was dying. It was time. He would go alone. It would be his only chance to learn about his family and the history of Singleton Manor, the house that […]
My husband is hurting me for leaving him in Jamaica
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Hello and thank you for this column. I live in Jamaica with my husband and three children fOR NOW. I found out that although he is a pastor he was having an affair and although I do not believe in divorce I started proceedings for one. Now that he knows, he […]
In U.S., National Urban League Report Finds African Americans Doing “Much Better” Now
According to a report issued by the National Urban League in the United States, African Americans are doing “much better” in 2016 than they did 40 years ago when the organization’s first “State of Black America” report was released. The new report, entitled “Locked Out: Education, Jobs & Justice,” examines the way blacks and Hispanics […]
Jamaican Born Broadcaster Conroy Allison Celebrates 35 Years on NY Radio
The radio landscape has changed drastically with the advent of Internet and brokered radio stations in the Diaspora. This has led to an erosion in the quality of many of the presenters. In the 80’s it was a much different situation when it was about creativity and quality presentation. “If you ask me, New York’s […]
When You Fall for the Wrong Man
As a young woman, it’s easy to fall in love with a bad boy, and to believe that your love will change him. You think that like Prince Charming he wields his weapon only to protect you. He’s really slick with an awesome personality, spends a little money trying to impress you, says all the […]
Italian Reggae Star Alborosie Drops New Album and Video
Reggae music is no longer confined by race, skin color or nationality. It always did have a global message, but the culture that it represents has now extended way beyond Jamaica. Alborosie’s success is symbolic of this new spirit sweeping the reggae world. The Sicilian born artist, who has spent over a decade living in […]
Jamaica Named Top Island in the Caribbean by Tripadvisor
Jamaica is celebrating its #1 ranking on the TripAdvisor® 2016 Travelers’ Choice™ awards “Best Islands in the Caribbean” list. TripAdvisor, the travel planning and booking website, highlighted the top Caribbean islands based on the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions. The data was gathered over a 12-month period from […]