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Photo Highlights: Jamaicans.com 20th Anniversary Celebration in South Florida

Jamaicans.com launched its series of 20th anniversary celebratory events in  South Florida on December 4th at the Grand Palm Resorts in Pembroke Pines. The celebration included the launching of the TV shows “Island Stylee” and “Island Origins” on BECON-TV in South Florida. Jamaicans.com 20th Anniversary celebrations are planned for New York on December 10th and […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Turn the Other Cheek – Part II

During the time of His ministry, whenever Jesus interacted with the religious leaders, His disciples, or the people, His message was consistently a call to a higher standard of conduct. From Jesus’ perspective, it was not enough to be like everybody else.  Those who would commit to following Him were expected to be different in […]

Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending December 11th, 2015

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—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS   STORIES —————————————- JAMAICA MORE PRODUCTIVE THAN TRINIDAD—12/08/15 According to a study from the International Labor Organization (ILO), Jamaicans are more productive than residents of Trinidad and Tobago. Kelvin Sergeant, an ILO specialist in the organization’s office in Trinidad, commissioned the study, and expressed “shock” at the results when he spoke […]

Silkki Wonda and Eesah Reggae Rockin the Mic!

Silkki Wonda and Eesah’s recent performance alongside Zincfence Family during Wickie Wackie Music Festival showed true love for the art of reggae and freestyle music.  After debuting several singles (Black Marcus, Natty Love, and They Don’t Know) from their newest joint EP titled, “Lords of the Land”, the two multi-talented artists and producers, reggae rocked […]

More Time Given to enter JCDC Competitions – Deadline extended to Friday, January 16, 2016

Persons interested in participating in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) 2016 Competitions  have been given additional time to submit their entry forms. The new deadline is Friday, January 15, 2016, says Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the JCDC, Stephen Davidson. “Groups and individuals interested in participating in the upcoming Performing Arts Competition […]

Jah Cure Nominated for 2016 Grammy For Best Reggae Album

Jah Cure, the Jamaican singer who has long been recognized as one of reggae’s greatest voices, receives his first Grammy nod for Best Reggae Album. Since its July release, his album The Cure (VP Records) has remained on the Top 10 U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart and held the #1 spot for 3 consecutive weeks […]

Rhythms for the Season: Willie Stewart & Friends (A Special LIVE Holiday Musical Treat)

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Davie, FL: Bring in the Holiday with Willie Stewart & Friends during an intimate musical experience at the 1st Annual Rhythms for the Season Concert on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at ReBar Lounge located at 15531 Sheridan St., Davie, FL. Rhythm for the Season features Willie Stewart, former drummer/percussionist for the international “Third World Band”, […]

Lisa Hanna, Jamaica’s Minister of Youth and Culture, to Judge Miss World Pageant

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Lisa Hanna, Jamaica’s Minister of Youth and Culture, and previous winner of the Miss World competition, has been named to the position of judge by the Miss World organization. She will join a judge’s panel that includes Mike Dixon, the pageant’s musical director, Julia Morley, the head of the Miss World organization, and three other […]

“Di food.” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS

Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Paul at the Palm Beach Jerk Festival, “What is it about Jamaica or Jamaicans that makes you smile?”   – Photo by Steven Gordon “Di food.” – Paul   The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you […]