Jamaican Actress Dianne Dixon Joins Lineup for Caribbean Playreading Series, April 22 – 24, 2016, New York
Award winning Jamaican actress and singer Dianne Dixon has joined a stellar lineup of actors from across the Caribbean for the Braata Productions Caribbean Playreading Series to be held at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC) in Queens, New York, from April 22 – 24. The Caribbean Playreading series is designed to create, develop, showcase […]
Benevolent Missions of Atlanta Hosts the Honorable Ruel Reid, Minister of Education of Jamaica and Clifton Public School Commissioner, Tafari Anderson
Benevolent Missions of Atlanta (BMA) announces its 10th Year Anniversary Luncheon which will be held on Sunday, April 24th in Dunwoody, Georgia. BMA, an Atlanta-based not-for-profit organization, has a successful history of giving to underserved children on the island of Jamaica and Atlanta. The organization’s mission is dedicated to effectively harnessing and leveraging the time, […]
Jamaican, Dr. Yvette Fay Francis-McBarnette Dies, Pioneer in Sickle Cell Treatment
Jamaican-born medical pioneer Dr. Yvette Fay Francis-McBarnette has died at the age of 89 in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. McBarnette devised a treatment for children with sickle cell anemia. Known professionally as Dr. Francis, she lived a life marked by high achievement. Growing up in Harlem following her family’s immigration from Jamaica to New York, she […]
The Caribbean’s lost decade(s) in Sport
When one thinks of professional athletes from the Caribbean, Jamaican, Lindy Delapenha comes to mind. It has been widely reported that he was the first Jamaican ever to play professional football in the UK. He served in the British army and played football where he was identified and got a trial first with Arsenal. He […]
Immigration Q & A: How soon can I become a citizen of the United States?
How long after getting my green card do you have to wait to become a citizen of the US? – Basil If you received your green card through marriage, you may apply after 3 years. However if you received your green card through another process then you will have to have your green card for […]
I need to stop the conwoman from getting title of Ja land
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My aunt died and we lapsed in the tax payments. I recently visited the tax office because the titles office told me to clear all taxes before title can be transferred. I found out someone has been paying the taxes. I contacted the only person I knew who had taken away […]
Popular Producer Liquid’s H2O Records Set To Release Star Studded Album
Making his mark and crafting his name by playing the hits at one of Jamaica’s top station ZJ Liquid and appearing on worldwide platform such as BET, ZJ Liquid also boasts the title of producer and artist. A Fan favorite by giving music lovers an array of hit productions, Liquid’s prolific lyrics as an artist […]
Super Cat Set to Deliver First Outdoor New York Festival Performance in over 15 Years
Dancehall DJ Super ‘Don Dadda’ Cat, considered one of the greatest deejays of all times is set to deliver his first New York area outdoor music festival performance in over 15 years. The ‘Don Dadda’ will headline the 3rd annual Oracabessa Festival on Memorial Monday May 30, 2016 at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY. […]
Professionalising Sport in the Caribbean – improving on the History of Sport
The history of sport suggests it was built purely for entertainment. In the development of modern sport regardless of where it came from, the Industrial Revolution and mass production brought increased leisure which offered an opportunity for people to have more time to engage in playing or watching, and later gambling on spectator sports. These […]
Photo Highlights from The Jamaica International Kite Festival & Family Fun Day 2016
The Jamaica International Kite Festival and Family Fun Day was held on Easter Monday March 28th at Shazz Entertainment Grounds in Richmond Priory St. Ann. The Festival featured 90’s style music, Gospel, Dancehall, reggae, a Kiddies Play Land, Kite Competitions, Dancing Competitions, a Bun Eating Contest, Johnkhanoo dancers and a Marching Band. Here are some photo […]