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 […]
“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, […]