Jamaican Mother-Son Duo Receives African Canadian Achievement Award
For the first time in its history, the African Canadian Achievement Awards of Excellence (ACAA) honored a mother and son with individual awards in the same year. Dr. Rosemary G. Moodie, Jamaican-born graduate of the University of the West Indies, was a neonatologist and clinical teacher at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto for […]
Win 2 Tickets to The Best of The Best Concert on May 29th 2016 in Miami
Win a pair of passes to The Best of The Best Concert on May 29th 2016 (Memorial Day Weekend) in Bayfront Park, Miami. Best of the Best International Music Festival is an event/concert like no other. It is a 10 hour long experience with nothing but the best performances in music such as Pop, R&B, […]
Johannesburg ANC Disavows Photo of Jamaican Swimsuit Model
Jamaican fashion designer Errice Alicia Anderson says she has no idea how a photo of her in a bikini ended up on the Twitter feed of the Johannesburg ANC. According to Anderson, the photo showcases swimwear from her clothing line and represented her home of Jamaica by using the colors of its flag in her […]
Jack Radics Leads Star Studded Lineup for Caribbean Style Mother’s Day Show in South Florida, May 7th, 2016
Platinum selling Jamaican recording artist Jack Radics will lead an all star lineup from across the Caribbean for A Caribbean Style Mother’s Day Show, to be held at the newly opened Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (Lauderhill PAC) on Saturday May 7 beginning at 8pm. Doors will open at 7pm. The production will be dedicated to […]
International Grammy Nominated Gospel Singer, Deitrick Haddon to Headline CUJ Gosplash 2016
This Emancipation day gospel fans can look forward to another staging of the ultimate beach family fun day and gospel concert, CUJ GOSPLASH at Sugarman Beach in Hellshire, St. Catherine. An exciting element has been added to the 2016 staging of the 4th Annual event though, that will have patrons even more excited about the […]
“The beautiful ladies and the tasty food!!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked Collin Noble “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?” – Photo by X. Murphy “The beautiful ladies and the tasty food.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If […]
Don Webby Wins International Entrepreneur of the Year Award
The group chief executive officer of GraceKennedy Ltd., Don Webby, has been honored with the international Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Young Caribbean Professional Network (YPCN). The award was presented on April 5, 2016, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. YPCN presents the award to the businessperson who contributed significantly to the economic development and job […]
On this day in Jamaican History – Capleton
Jamaican reggae/dancehall artist, Capleton (real name Clifton George Bailey III) was born on April 13, 1967 in St. Mary, Jamaica. He is known to many as Capleton the Prophet. The lyrics of many of his songs focus on spirituality, social issues and education. Capleton earned his future stage name from friends who were so impressed […]
Down Payment – Obstacle or Opportunity?
When dreaming of owning a home, a lot of people get discouraged by the idea of saving enough money for the down payment. After all, the bigger the down payment the greater your buying options will be, but saving up any amount of money requires time and discipline. Let’s go over the basics of a […]
Two Jamaican Girls Chosen, Will Perform at World Championship of Performing Arts in Hollywood, California
Two Jamaicans will have the opportunity to perform at the World Championship of Performing Arts in Hollywood, California. Abbygayle and Jada, both from Montego Bay, will have the chance of a lifetime when they showcase their talents at the 20th annual event, which involves 75 judges from the entertainment industry. Competing for honors is a […]