Jamaica Tenth in the World in Remittance Payments from U.S.
In response to a proposal by United States presidential candidate Donald Trump to make Mexico pay for his border wall by impounding remittance payments from undocumented Mexican workers in the U.S., News America compiled a list of the Top Ten remittance-receiving nations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Jamaica was in tenth place, receiving a […]
This day in Jamaican history: Jamaica at the CARIFTA Games in St Kitts and Nevis
Jamaica’s athletes swept the 4×400-meter relay at the 44th staging of the CARIFTA Games in St Kitts and Nevis. The total number of medals won by Jamaica in the competition was 85: 41 gold, 25 silver, and 19 bronze. The CARIFTA Games is an annual athletics competition founded by the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA). […]
Jamaica’s Past is the Future – Rockers Revived
Jordan Mais & the Rebelistic Band, fast rising rock steady / lovers’ rock collective has been hitting the stage ferociously with several outstanding performances. The Rebelistic Band has been on a local campaign titled “Rockers Revived”, promoting their latest releases “Pillow is Soaked”, “True Love” and “Come Home”. Performing at several live music venues across […]
Music Week Kicks Off Performing Arts National Champs, April 8, 2016, New York
Wind instruments, string instruments and voices rang true at the Little Theatre on Monday, at the official launch of the National Finals of the JCDC Festival of the Performing Arts. The annual festival was launched with the first area, Music, which will continue until Friday, April 8 at the Little Theatre. There is also a […]
The 13th Annual 1-800-411-PAIN Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival, May 30, 2016, Florida
The 13th Annual 1-800-411-PAIN Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival is geared up and ready to deliver an unforgettable Caribbean Jerk and Cultural experience. This year’s festival will be presenting the talented culinary personalities in the Jerk Cook Off Competition, delightful food and a stellar line up to entertain the patrons of all age […]
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Visits New York to Discuss Tourism Growth Plans
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, The Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has hit the ground running following his reappointment to office last month. During his first visit to New York City, the Minister met with strategic tourism partners to discuss his plans to drive new markets and forge new partnerships to grow Jamaica’s tourism. Yesterday, his first stop […]
Richie Stephens & Ska Nation Band New International ‘Fire Fire’ Video
Jamaican dancehall queens Kimiko ‘Versatile’ and Keiva ‘D Diva’ bust a move in the opening salvo of the hot new Ska video ‘Fire Fire’ from award winning crooner Richie Stephens & The Ska Nation Band featuring Rankin Lele and Papa Leu (from Sud Sound System crew – the biggest Italian reggae band) on vocals. ‘Fire […]
Jamaican-Roots Actress Kerry Washington responses to photoshopped Adweek cover
Actress Kerry Washington is featured on the cover of the April 4, 2016, edition of Adweek, but even her biggest fans may not recognize her as the cover shows her skin tone shades lighter and her face significantly photoshopped. Washington responded to the cover via a respectful by honest response on Instagram, noting that she […]
Faith, Hope and Television – Somewhere Along The Way People Will Be Good To You
I’m not very religious and not a big fan of church or bible study, but I am one of the most faithful people you’ll ever meet. I believe that the Power who created us will never bring us to a challenge that we cannot overcome, and that if you are good to people, somewhere along […]
This day in Jamaican history – Producer Harry Johnson
Jamaican reggae producer Harry Johnson was born on July 6, 1945 (passed on April 3rd, 2013). Johnson’s studio was popular with Bob Marley and Mick Jagger, and he had several hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Bob Marley and the Wailers recorded their first found Island Records albums at his studio. Johnson, who […]