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 […]
Bob Marley Foundation Lawsuit Filed Against Fabian Marley
A lawsuit against Fabian Marley, entertainer, has been filed in the Commercial Court in Jamaica by the Bob Marley Foundation and 56 Hope Road Music Limited. The rights to the Bob Marley name in Jamaica are controlled by the Foundation, while 56 Hope Road has the rights to the name outside Jamaica. Because DNA testing […]
Jamaican photographer Ray Chen has passed away
According to various reports world renowned Jamaican photographer, Ray Chen has passed away. Mr. Chen had the ability to portray the “real Jamaica” in his photographs. Mr. Chen is the photographer and writer of many books on Jamaica. His first book “Jamaica” was one of the most popular photo essay books about the island. Mr. […]
My ‘sick’ uncle is walking around homeless in Jamaica
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I live in the UK and my uncle who had no children and never got married needs someone to assist him. I learnt from neighbours that he is walking on the road naked as if he is homeless. He actually has property out there and asked me sometimes to help with […]
Jamaican Success Story: U.S. Navy Corpsman to Medical Doctor
When Jamaican Paul Hannam was 17, he saw a television commercial for the United States Navy that changed his life forever. After graduating from Knox High School, Hannam left his home in Jamaica to live with his father in the U.S. He couldn’t afford to attend college, so he got a job at McDonald’s. Hannam […]
VIDEO: Jamaican High School Competes in 2016 Cheerleading Championship in Florida
St Hugh’s High School is one of the finalist in the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) in Orlando, Florida. The team will be competing for a trophy today, Feb 7, 2016. Although the team placed 3rd in Jamaica’s Jamfit competition, organizers of the NHSCC were impressed with their routine and invited them to participate. […]