Mighty Crown Sails to Victory at Inaugural ‘Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise’ Sound Clash
As thousands of revelers filled the Norwegian Pearl for the Welcome to JamRock Reggae Cruise to experience round-the-clock entertainment, an authentic art form of Jamaican music and culture awaited them, sound clash. Whether dubbed a sport or an all-out musical war between competing teams, an unprecedented buzz overcame the cruise liner, as big league sounds […]
Popcaan Song Named in Top 25 Best List by Billboard Magazine
Jamaica’s reggae artiste Popcaan’s song “Good Times” has made the list of Billiboard Magazine’s Top 25 Songs of 2015. The song is collaboration between Popcaan, Jamie XX and Young Thug, an American rapper. Billboard noted that “unlikely” musical collaborations work best when the artistes complement each other. “Good Times” was singled out by the magazine […]
Southern Regional Health Authority Awards Dinner a Success
The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) held their Awards Dinner on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the St. John Bosco Auditorium in Hatfield, Manchester. The event, steered by Mrs. Vivien Morris-Brown, Master of Ceremonies, was well attended and fun-filled. SRHA Regional Director, Mr. Michael Bent, in his greeting, said the SRHA is blessed to have […]
Wicked Jamaican mom tries to steal house Jack built
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My mother took me to Court and got an order to get the house I built and the land its built on, on the very first day the Judge saw us. I didnt get a chance to explain anything and the next thing I knew the Judge was telling me to […]
59 New Community Health Aides join the Southern Regional Health Authority Family
After eight long weeks of intense training, and final examinations now a distant memory, 59 new Community Health Aides (CHA) are officially part of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) family. The CHA graduation service was held on Friday, December 11, 2015 at the New Beulah Moravian Church in Mandeville at 11:00 am. Mrs. Maureen […]
“I love Jamaicans because of our love for all!!!! ” – 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 of our love for all.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or […]
Bounty Killer Expresses Anger at Billboard Magazine’s Choice for Reggae Artiste of the Year
Jamaican deejay Bounty Killer is very unhappy about Britain’s Joss Stone being selected as Billboard Magazine’s “Reggae Artiste of the Year” for 2015, and he took special aim at Jamaica’s government, questioning just how serious the government is about preserving authentic reggae music. On Instagram, Bounty Killer, who given name is Rodney Pryce, asked what […]
Lady Saw to Sing Gospel at One Love Valentine’s Day Show, February 14, 2016, Vincent Torres Park in Lauderdale Lakes
Newly converted dancehall artist, Marion Hall (Lady Saw), is set to perform at the One Love in the Park show slated for Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2016 at the Vincent Torres Park in Lauderdale Lakes. This will be her first South Florida performance since she shocked the dancehall world with her baptism in December. The […]
Good Will and Reparations – Are They Always Genuine?
Happy Holidays! It’s a warm and encompassing statement, giving no importance to religion or creed. Just offering a simple expression of joy and goodwill to men. Wouldn’t it be nice if that warmth and goodwill applied all year round, and for all people in all circumstances? Seeing some of the interactions happening with Caribbean nations […]
Jamaica Stock Exchange Surges Over 80 Percent In 2015
While other major stock exchanges around the world lost dollar value, the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) showed gains of more than 80 percent in 2015. While the nation’s government has had to restructure local bonds twice since 2010 due to its acceptance of a financing package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2013, individual […]