Private U.S. Company Introduces Bob Marley Branded Weed
A startup firm, Marley Natural, in New York has introduced a line of marijuana strains that are branded using the name of reggae icon Bob Marley. The line includes four kinds of cannabis that are currently available in some dispensaries in California, but there are plans to expand the line to four other cities in […]
“The things you discover off the Beaten Path!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked Saffrey Brown “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?” – Photo by X. Murphy “The things you discover off the Beaten Path.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or […]
UWI Vice Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles Lauds AFUWI Honorees
Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (UWI) has lauded the recipients of the 2016 American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (AFUWI) Legacy Awards as “trailblazers who like the UWI stand for excellence. The Legacy Awards are conferred annually on notable individuals or entities which represent high […]
Caribbean Cooking Series “Taste The Islands” Ready for Second Season on National Television
Blondie Ras Productions is excited to announce that the second season of their national hit TV show “Taste the Islands” will begin broadcast in June 2016, Caribbean-American heritage month. The series will continue to air on Create TV and PBS stations around the United States. “Taste the Islands” has been applauded for bringing added diversity […]
Cooyah Continues New York Dancehall Campaign
The Cooyah clothing company plans to launch its apparel with the “I Am Cooyah” campaign that represents a movement about “love and unity” in dancehall culture around the world. Cooyah and TV Host KJ (also known as KaSheba) has introduced a campaign that unites dancers of many countries and attracted national attention with the recent […]
Orange Hill Primary School Sports Field Upgraded
The sports field at the Orange Hill Primary School, in Southern St. James, has been upgraded. It was officially opened by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Member of Parliament for South St. James, Hon. Derrick Kellier, on February 5. Addressing a large group of citizens and students from the school, Mr. Kellier said the […]
Jamaican Born Professor gets Black History Month Award in Atlanta
Jamaican born Professor of Theology and Ethics at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Noel Erskine, is the 2016 recipient of the Atlanta Jamaica Association’s (AJA) Black History Month Award. Professor Noel Erskine, who hails from St. Thomas and is the former Pastor of the Ulster Spring Baptist Church in Trelawny, […]
St. Catherine Festival Queen Launches “Holistic Genesis”
‘Holistic Genesis,’ is the theme spearheading the parish project which the reigning Miss St. Catherine Festival Queen, Kameika Coleman, has undertaken for duration of her reign and beyond. This Genesis was born out of a strong desire to make a positive and impactful contribution to children in the parish, assisting with the growth and development […]
Gyptian and Lady Leshurr Team up in Jamaica on New Video for “All on Me” (Diztortion Remix)
Jamaican reggae star Gyptian links with UK’s most sought after rapper Lady Leshurr for a wild romp through Kingston’s streets on the new video for his “All On Me (Diztortion Remix).” Gyptian’s originial song “All On Me” continues to climb UK and U.S. radio charts on Top 40, Urban and Rhythmic radio, and the new […]
Inspirational Serena Williams Helps to Build School in Jamaica
Tennis star Serena Williams, who has won 21 Grand Slam titles during her career, is helping to fund the construction of a school in Jamaica. In partnership with Helping Hands Jamaica, Serena Williams’ foundation and a group of volunteers is helping to build the Salt Marsh Primary School, literally. Serena, acting as “forewoman” on the […]