Jamaican Chosen as New Miramar Police Chief
Dexter Williams has been appointed the new chief of police in Miramar. A native of New York who also spent part of his childhood in Spanish Town, Jamaica, Williams has worked in law enforcement for 25 years. He will replace Ray Black who retired in January 2016. Williams has served the Miramar City Police Force […]
Jamaican Chef, Andre Fowles, Selected For Food Network “Chopped” Champions Tournament
Andre Fowles, Jamaican-born chef, will return to the Food Network television competition series “Chopped” to participate in Season Five of the Champions tournament. He is one of 16 previous winners on the program to return for the five-part tournament competition. The winner will receive the title of Chopped Grand Champion and a monetary prize of […]
Lost Jamaican TRN, I need to get it back
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I lost my TRN and I live in the USA how do I get it back. Bruce Bishop RESPONSE: Dear Bruce, You can write to or apply online. However you wont be able to get the card without visiting the office or the physical assistance of someone in Jamaica. The card […]
10 Beautiful Photos from Jamaica Carnival 2016
The Jamaica Carnival 2016 was held this past Sunday in Kingston, Jamaica. Bands in colorful costumes masqueraded and palanced (PArty Lime ANd daNCE) down the streets. Here are 10 beautiful photos from Jamaica Carnival 2016. Did you attend the Jamaica Carnival this year? What was your experience? […]
Cricket Triple Crown for Windies in WT20 – West Indies Women’s & Men’s national team
The West Indies cricket teams added to their list of accomplishments at the World Cup Twenty 20, with the men’s team the first to win the T20 World Cup twice. A 4-wicket victory over England in the ICC World Twenty 20 final sealed the record performance. The West Indies Women’s national team defeated Australia, a […]
“Di Jerk Chicken sweet mi!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is the one thing you love about being Jamaican?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love being Jamaican because di Jerk Chicken sweet mi.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who […]
CPL Announces Dates for Florida Fixtures
Damien O’Donohoe hails Fort Lauderdale fixtures as “exciting new chapter” for CPL The 2016 HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign will break new ground on Thursday, 28 July when Guyana Amazon Warriors faces the Barbados Tridents in a night game (starting at 7pm) in Lauderhill Stadium, Fort Lauderdale. The ground-breaking Florida swing of the fourth […]
Conversations with Event Planner & Marketing Specialist, Nordene Bartley
Event Planner, Marketing Specialist and Community Servant Nordene Bartley was currently resides in South Florida, but her heart and home are in Ocho Rios. Nordene is now the owner and head planner for Deney’s Planning, a full service event planning company that plans milestone celebrations, romantic experiences and special occasions. She is also a freelancer, […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Conformed to the Image of Christ
I can still hear it in my head, one of the choruses from my childhood: “To be like Jesus, to be like Jesus / All I ask is to be like Him / All through life’s journey / From earth to glory / All I ask, is to be like Him.” These words came to […]
Caribbean Content on Primetime TV – Let’s galvanize around shared interests & common issues
Most people who know me now don’t know that I used to sing professionally. I’ve toured Europe, the Caribbean and North America as part of the entourages of Beenie Man, Kevin Lyttle and Kymani Marley… way back in the day of course. During the 16 years I was in the music industry, I felt that […]