Jamaican Kayaker becomes the brand Ambassador for multi million Aquatic Center
The London born sportsman who will be representing Jamaica in Sprint Kayaking has now been appointed core brand ambassador for the multi million Aquatic Center in downtown Jamaica, West Indies. Also known as ‘The Jamaican Kayaksman’ Tony has been competing internationally including, London, Spain, Ireland and Atlanta in the next few months. Over the past […]
Yanique ‘Curvy Diva’ Barrett discovers fake Instagram page
Earlier this week, Yanique ‘The Curvy Diva’ Barrett discovered that unscrupulous persons have been imitating her on Instagram with the intention of soliciting money from unsuspecting promoters and fans. Yanique is now issuing a public warning of this fake Instagram profile created to solicit PayPal deposits for promotion. ”My team and I discovered the page […]
“Their passions, creativity and confidence in their Jamaica!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked Stuart Reeves “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?” – Photo by X. Murphy “Their passions, creativity and confidence in their Jamaica.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. […]
Photo Hightlights: Third World, Causion, Alison Hinds & David Rudder in Lauderhill March 5th, 2016
Third World, Alison Hinds, Causion, David Rudder, & Eugene Grey were the featured performers as part of the “Signature Series” concert on Saturday March 5th 2016. The concert was held at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Lauderhill, Florida. Below are photo highlights from the concert. For more see our photo gallery.
Man Charged with Ponzi Scheme Fraud that Promised Financing of Businesses in Jamaica
Mark Jones, 64, a previous resident of Boston, Massachusetts who currently lives in Miami, Florida, and also has a second home in Jamaica, is facing charges of operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of millions of dollars. The scheme promised the money would be used to finance businesses in Jamaica. According to federal law […]
Jamaica Now Rated Third-Happiest Country in the Caribbean
According to the new World Happiness Report issued by the United Nations, Jamaica is No. 3 in the list of happiest Caribbean countries, following top-ranked Puerto Rico and second-place Trinidad and Tobago. Jamaica is rated 62nd among the happiest countries in the world, while Puerto Rico ranks 15th and Trinidad is in 43rd place. The […]
Atlanta Radio Host Uncovers Hope in Jamaica
Atlanta, GA and Jamaica are separated by nearly 1,200 miles, but for Atlanta strategy consultant and radio host, Soyini Coke, both are places she calls home. Coke travels from Atlanta to Jamaica several times a year to visit family and connect with her roots. In late 2015, Coke was standing by a waterfall on the […]
Review: 11th Annual Jazz In The Gardens 2016
The City of Miami Gardens does it again!!!! If they haven’t done so already, Jazz In The Gardens should probably grab the tagline- “**The** Annual party for the grown and sexy”. The event is just that- a spectacular gathering of lovers of great music and all round good times! In addition to locals, the audience […]
Jamaican Surfers gear up for start of 2016 contest season
On March 26th at Copacabana, Bull Bay, Jamaica’s top surfers will start campaigning for the National Open Surfing title. The event is the first of the Jamaica Surfing Association (JSA) five event National Open Series which crowns Jamaica’s national surfing champion at the end of each year. Due to budget constraints the surfing association was […]
Creative Writing Competition Promotes Healthy Eating and Road Safety
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender Affairs, Entertainment and Sports, has partnered with the National Health Fund, Nestle Jamaica and the National Road Safety Council for the 2016 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition & Exhibition in an effort to promote special topics that writers can consider when submitting […]