“Yuh body right eeeee!” – What’s the perfect body?
If I may quote the modern Jamaican poet known popularly as Aidonia, “Yuh body right eeeee!” In that single statement a mouthful is said and I’ll elaborate but before I do, be forewarned. You may not agree with my perspective here. That is alright with me. The ideology from which the opinions expressed here are […]
I have a UK power of attorney and want to use it in Jamaica
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I live in the UK and have a Residency and Property Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for both of my parents. They also live in the UK and have property and financial assets in Jamaica. Will my LPA be recognised in Jamaica? Roger Lindsay RESPONSE: Dear Roger Please be prepared to […]
#Blacklove & The City: Tennesha Wood Finds Love in a Hopeless Place
If you haven’t heard of the TV series #Blacklove on the FYI network yet, take our advice and grab some popcorn and a glass of something and prepare to be thoroughly moved by the experiences of positive Black women in search of love. This is not your average “reality” show. The premise is simple: There are five beautiful, […]
Sadiki Drops New Singles
Skinny Bwoy recording artist Sadiki has taken a quick break from writing and producing so that he can get back to his first love – singing. The artist has been quite busy writing tracks for artists such as Chezidek, Pam Hall, Twiggi, Siaosi, George Nooks and AJ Brown as well as co-producing and mixing the […]
Jamaica Sprint Factory Does It Again, Four Jamaicans Set Record in 4×200 at Armory Invitational
Four Jamaican born sprinters who live in the United States set a new national record in the 4×200-meter relay at the 2016 Armory Track and Field Invitational competition in New York. The Jamaicans ran the distance in one minute and 25.69 seconds, taking the victory over the second-place U.S., the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Trinidad and […]
Jamaican Bobsled Athlete Makes History at Youth Olympic Games 2016
Daniel Mayhew will represent Jamaica in the bobsled event at the Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer. He will be the first Jamaican to do so. Mayhew, 17, only started in the sport a year ago and now is competing in the monobobs. In the past year he has trained in Switzerland, Norway, and Austria, competing […]
“Little Ochie on a Saturday evening!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. This week we asked Felecia Hatcher “What about Jamaica makes you smile?” “Everything about Jamaica makes me smile, but if I had to pick one thing it would be Little Ochie on a Saturday evening with family and friends music and great food.” The “Smile […]
Caribbean-American Leader Urges Support of Community Groups
“Helping others is an essential ingredient for being a better human,” declared a Caribbean-American community leader. “By giving we increase not only our good will, but we expand our ability to have a productive, joyful life,” asserted Kwayera Archer Cunningham, head of Global Ase, an international firm established to assist leaders, organizations, corporations and communities […]
Food For The Poor Celebrates 34 Years of Serving the Poor
Today, Food For The Poor is celebrating 34 years of dedicated service to the poor. The international relief and development organization, which started serving Jamaica in 1982, is now transforming the lives of the destitute in 17 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Since its inception, Food For The Poor has built more than […]
Usain Bolt Says Ad Photo Shoots Must be Done in Jamaica
Olympic gold medal winner Usain Bolt is demanding that any company using him in an advertising campaign photo shoot must hold that shoot in Jamaica. Bolt noted that when his promotional activities began, company representatives always wanted to shoot photos in Los Angele or, Miami, and everyone would thank him for bringing jobs and investments […]