“Their confidence and simplicity!!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked O. Anthony Brown “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?” – Photo by X. Murphy “Their confidence and simplicity” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you would […]
Jamaican Bobsled Star Shares Story with High School Students in U.S.
Devon Harris, member of the first Jamaican bobsled team and a three-time Olympian, shared his inspiration story with high school students in Hartford and Middletown, Connecticut, telling them that it is hard work that will make their dreams come true. Harris talked about his childhood in Kingston when he dreamed of living in the mansions […]
JN Members now able to update Accounts at Florida Representative Office
Members of the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) based in Florida and the Southern region of the United States of America (USA), can now update their JNBS account records at the representative Office located in Tamarac. This updating process is part of the Know Your Customer (KYC) programme, which is a Jamaican regulatory banking requirement, […]
Toots Booked for Groovin in the Park – First Performance in New York since Injury
Veteran reggae superstars Toots Hibbert, who recently reached a court settlement for the injury he sustained in 2013, is now officially confirmed as a headline performer alongside Beres Hammond at New York’s Groovin In The Park 2016. The event unfolds at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY on Sunday, June 26, 2016. This year’s festival […]
5 Things You Did Not Know About Soca Superstar, Destra
We caught up with Destra who will be performing at Best of Best 2016 in Miami, Florida. The Internationally acclaimed Soca Superstar is a hit with music loving audiences everywhere. Her high energetic performances and eye-catching costumes have won her fans world-wide. Here are 5 things you did not know about Destra. 1. Seven day, […]
Jamaican Actress, Former Miss Jamaica World Runner-Up, in New U.S. Television Series
Jamaican Trishauna Clarke, a runner-up in tehe 2012 Miss Jamaica World pageant, has a recurring role in a new television series in the United States. “The Catch,” a drama about a private investigator looking for revenge on her ex who stole her money, airs on ABC and premiered on March 24, 2016, Clarke plays “Tasha,” […]
Popular Reggae Artist Ras Slick Makes Mark with ‘My Time’ Studio Opening, New Song ‘Humanity’
If the past few months are any indicator of what lies in store, it’s clear that 2016 will indisputably be a year of great success for Reggae entertainer Ras Slick, also known as Sylburn Rowe by friends and family. Much to his credit, the popular singer has loads of “Good Things” going on…and not just […]
Next Generation Music Artist, Skip Marley Appears in Gap’s New ‘1969 Denim’ Ad Campaign
Next generation Marley family member and musician, Skip Marley has been included in the GAP clothing company’s new online social media promotion campaign promoting their ‘1969 DENIM’ clothing line with people that “live the spirit” of those known for the style they wear. “The Gap asked me what makes me feel most alive,” Skip explains […]
Jamaican Jazz Vocalist Brings Signature Show to Miramar, Florida, April 17th, 2016
When Jamaica’s top female jazz vocalist, the incomparable Myrna Hague, brings her signature show “Simply Myrna” to the Miramar Cultural Center on April 17th, it will mark her second appearance at the City’s cultural showpiece. Hague first performed at the official opening of the center with her husband, trumpeter and founder of the Ocho Rios […]
R&B Legend Betty Wright Sponsors Entertainment for “Protect Them” Gala
JIFFD and members of the Diaspora NUH GUH DEH Campaign will host the “Protect Them” Gala on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 at 6:000 PM at the Carolina Golf Club, in Margate. The event will benefit nonprofit organization’s working to prevent child sexual abuse as well as those providing support services to survivors. The evening will […]