Jamaican Patois Creole Is A Popular Course At York University, Canada
The students who enroll in the Latin American and Caribbean Studies program at York University are required to study a language spoken in the region other than English to obtain a graduate degree. While the university offered Spanish, French and Portuguese, students questioned why Creole wasn’t offered as well. In response to their questions, Dr. […]
12 Questions with Jamaican-American, Felecia Hatcher Co-Founder of Code Fever and BlackTechWeek
This week we have a conversation with Felecia Hatcher Co-Founder of Code Fever and BlackTechWeek. Hatcher is of Jamaican descent and is White House award-winning entrepreneur and Author of the books “How to Start a Business on a Ramen Noodle Budget” “Focused” PopPreneurs and “The C Student’s Guide to Scholarships-A Creative Guide to finding scholarships […]
2016 Resolutions? Just Do It!
It’s the beginning of a new year, and like most people, you may have prepared a list of things that you really want to accomplish for 2016. Whether you hope to get fit, lose weight, save more money, read a book each month or spend less time on Facebook, you probably have a strong desire […]
County Line Chiropractic Centre backs LB-C Reading Festival and Scholarship Fundraiser, February 6th, 2016, Florida
Demonstrating their continued support for Caribbean culture, and acknowledging the important role Miss Lou played in the validation of the Jamaican culture, County Line Chiropractic Medical and Rehab Centres have again signed on, as “Dr. Bird” sponsors of the ninth (9th) annual Louise Bennett-Coverley Reading Festival (and Scholarship Fundraiser) scheduled for Saturday, February 6, at […]
I need a deed poll, but I dont want to use my marriage info
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My documents got lost and I need to replace them. When I went to the authorities they told me I have to deed poll my name as my last name on the birth papers did not have a hyphen. When I tried to deed poll my name, they say I need […]
“I love Jamaicans because Out of Many One People!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is the one thing you love about Jamaicans?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love Jamaicans because Out of Many One People.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you […]
UK Journalism Student Takes A Risk & Jets to Jamaica to Find Usain Bolt For An Interview
Dylan Legrand, a student reporter who is scheduled to graduate from the University of Brighton in the UK, took the risk of flying to Jamaica in order to find and interview Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man. When he began his trip, he didn’t know if he would succeed, but he was determined to try […]
Brazilian R&B artist Negra Li revels in Reggae
There is something about Reggae music that stars divert from their main genre to sample or record it. Brazilian R&B artiste Negra Li diverted from regular recording to team up with her husband Jr Dread to do the song titled Sunshine’. CEO/Producer of Donsome Records, Adrian “Donsome” Hanson explains that it all came about when […]
Around the World in a Day at the New York Travel Expo
Tourism is big business. Globally, the industry generates over US$7 trillion dollars per year, so it was no surprise that nearly 500 exhibitors from almost every region of the world came out to the Jacob Javitz Center in New York City this past weekend for the celebrated New York Times Travel Expo that ran for […]
Reggae Song Addressing Global Tumult
With all the turmoil in different parts of the world, it was not difficult for roots singer Ras Kronik to write a song addressing global tumult. That song, The Way to Life, was recently released. Produced by former UB40 trumpeter Patrick Anthony, it is enhanced by a graphic video filmed in Las Vegas, where Ras […]