On this day in Jamaican History – Historic Falmouth Port
On March 22nd, 2011 Jamaica had the grand opening of the Historic Falmouth port. Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas did its maiden call there that day. The port has themed retail shopping spaces alongside a dock with two berths that are capable of hosting modern cruise ships. The port has been a stop for […]
Jamaican Born Special Counsel, Norman Hemming, Named Prosecutor of the Year
Norman Hemming, who was born and raised in Kingston, has been honored with the Prosecutor of the Year Award for 2016 by the Law Enforcement Officers Foundation (LEO) and the Association of Chiefs of Police. Hemming attended Pembroke Hall Primary and then went to Jamaica College. He completed his high school education at Evander Childs […]
Western Union Expands in Cuba: Connects the world
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payments services, announced today that it will launch remittance services from across the world into Cuba following U.S regulatory and policy changes that allow Cubans and non-Cubans to send remittances via Western Union to this island nation. For the first time, Cubans and other citizens […]
Dub Rockers Set to Release Reggae, Dubs and Dabs EP Slated for April 15 Just in Time for 420 Celebrations
Dub Rockers/VP Records presents Reggae Dubs & Dabs, a seven track EP of uplifting ganja tunes, to be released April 15, 2016 just in time for the 4/20 celebrations. Dubs & Dabs brings together international reggae superstars from the United States (Stick Figure, Fortunate Youth, Soul Rebel Project, The Movement, The Green, Bobby Hustle) Europe […]
Nesbeth Set to Deliver First Outdoor Performance in New York on Memorial Day
Reggae’s newest musical sensation Nesbeth has a big date in New York on Memorial Monday, May 30, 2016. Three months after he shared stage with the Hon Andrew Holness at the Prime Minster’s swearing-in ceremony at Kings House in Jamaica, tri-state area music fans will get the opportunity to see Nesbeth perform live in concert […]
12 Jamaicans You Should Be Following on Twitter
Today, Twitter celebrates its 10th anniversary. Since its founding, Twitter has exploded into a global digital engagement platform bringing news and information directly to and in the palms of the hand of any citizen. Twitter has also served as great place to learn interesting tidbits and breaking news on politics, pop culture and live events […]
Immigration Q & A: What does the Dream Act offer undocumented young Jamaicans like me?
I am Jamaican. My parents took me to New York when I was 5 years old. I am now 17 in high school and undocumented. I want to go to college but don’t know if can without a green card. I heard about the Dream Act. What does the Dream Act offer undocumented young people […]
Jamaica LAMP seems to be lamping me?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Hi! I went to lamp to get a title for a piece of land. I paid $134000.00 so far and I still don’t get the title as yet, although I was told that it would be cheaper through LAMP. Someone was supposed to go and do the valuation – he did […]
“The sunshine and the good Jamaican food!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you miss about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “The one thing I miss about Jamaica is the sunshine and the good Jamaican food!!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone […]
Because We Have Heroes Part 1 – Nanny of the Maroons
Sometimes I write like I know about how most Caribbean people feel. Today I’m writing from the Jamaican experience. A Jamaican friend reminded me that we have heroes and it triggered an alternative viewpoint for me. In America, I know about Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and Rosa Parks. You call them “black leaders” or […]