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Lawrence Rowe Legendary Cricket Foundation presents 2nd Annual Cricket Legends Weekend, March 6th, 2016, Florida

On Sunday March 6th, 2016, the highly anticipated Annual Cricket Legends Weekend will take place at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida. The Exhibition Cricket Match will feature such Legends as “The Great” Barry Richards (South Africa), Lawrence Rowe (Jamaica), Joel Gardner (Barbados), Augustine Logie (Trinidad), Faoud Bacchus, Lance Gibbs, Ramnaresh Sarwan (Guyana), […]

On this day in Jamaican History – Vybz Kartel

Vybz Kartel

On January 7, 1976, the entertainer, dancehall artist, songwriter, and businessman known as Vybz Kartel was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Born Adidja Palmer, the entertainer has recorded under the Adidjahiem Records, Vice, Mixpak Records, Greensleeves Records labels. He is also referred to as “Worl’ Boss” and is recognized as one of the most skilled and […]

Hellshire Beach Disappearing – Before and After Photos

Hellshire Beach Shoreline disappearing

Much of Hellshire Beach has disappeared, and now the vendors that contribute much to the unique ambiance of area and attract visitors find themselves located literally at the water’s edge instead of comfortably situated on an expanse of beautiful sand. In 2011, LIME funded a study to find solutions to the erosion occurring at Hellshire […]

Jamaican Cricketer Chris Gayle Receives Fine for “Sleazy” Comment to Female Reporter

Chris Gayle being interviewed by Melanie McLaughlin

Former West Indies team captain Chris Gayle must pay a fine for making inappropriate comments to a television reporter during a live interview at the Big Bash League Twenty20 match in Melbourne, Australia. Following a Melbourne Renegades victory over the Hobart Hurricanes, Gayle suggested to reporter Mel McLaughlin, that he and she go out for […]

“A big impact on the world.” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS

Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Chef Andre Sewell, “What is it about Jamaica or Jamaicans that makes you smile?” “I love that Jamaica, for such a small island, can make such a big impact on the world. Whenever I see other countries cheering on our athletes, doing our dances, singing […]

JCDC Calls for Visual Artists – Entries open for 2016 Competition & Exhibition

Person interested in entering the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Jamaica Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition have until Friday, January 15, 2016 to drop off their completed entry forms and artwork. Entries from Kingston & St. Andrew should be submitted to Shop 16,  Kingston Mall, Orange Street, Kingston, Mondays to Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 […]

IRIE Jam Radio Donates Computer to Primary School in Jamaica

Christmas 2015 came early for hundreds of kids from the Freetown Primary School in Clarendon who received a brand new desktop computer courtesy of Queens based Irie Jam radio. Irie Jam’s Executive VP, Syntyche ‘Syn’ Clarke said she read about the school’s plight in the Gleaner. On a recent business trip to Kingston she made […]