Strictly the Best The Longest Running Reggae Compilation Series Volumes 52 & 53 Will Be Released on December 11, 2015
It is that time of year again. On December 11th, VP Records unleashes Volumes 52 & 53 of reggae’s longest running compilation series Strictly The Best. The 2015 edition of Strictly the Best features 28 of the hottest tracks in dancehall, roots and lovers rock by reggae’s top stars as well as emerging talent. This […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Turn the Other Cheek – Part I
In his book Evil: Inside Human Violence and Cruelty, Dr. Roy F. Beaumeister (2001) writes: “Most people believe they are justified in striking back at someone who has attacked them. . . . There is a tendency for these reciprocal and retaliatory acts of aggression to grow more severe, and so the initial antagonism may […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending December 4th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICA’S POSTAL SERVICE HEADQUARTERS TO RELOCATE—12/02/15 According to Jamaica’s Minister of Science and Technology Phillip Paulwell, the government will relocate its postal service workers in Kingston to provide office space for foreign BPO companies that want to expand their operations in the country. Therefore, the Central Sorting Office, […]
Teflon’s New Album Young King…The Beginning Available Today – December 4, 2015
With an album release date of today December 4, 2015, Rastafarian singer Teflon the Young King is making good on his promise to spread the message of Jah, love and respect globally to be well received as one of Reggae/Dancehall’s young icon providing innovative reggae music for global listeners . The singer who is dubbed […]
Caribbean Association China Christmas Charity Dinner December 12, 2015, China
The Caribbean Association in China will be hosting its Annual Christmas Charity Dinner party on Saturday 12th December, with the theme “White Caribbean Christmas”. Come join us at the most anticipated event of the year! Experience a buffet of fine Caribbean cuisine, rum punch, music, live entertainment, live Latino dance lessons, giveaways and our signature […]
Jamaican-American, Wesley Frater, Hosts Annual Event to Showcase Athletic Talent of South Florida
Jamaican-American community activist Wesley Frater has organized Florida’s only all-star game to honor the top 100 high school football athletes for nearly 20 years. Frater and Tournament of Champions Inc. provide south Florida athletes with a chance to showcase their skills after the end of the regular season. Frater keeps his focus on the “tremendous […]
Delroy Lindo Slated for Role of Jamaica’s Marcus Garvey in 2016 Film Project
Delroy Lindo, an actor with a powerful presence in any role he takes, will play t Marcus Garvey, Jr., the eminent Jamaican political leader, publisher, orator, entrepreneur, and journalist. Garvey was a strong supporter of Black Nationalism and Pan-African movements, which led him to found the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNA-ACL). […]
“The food.” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Melissa at the Palm Beach Jerk Festival, “What is it about Jamaica or Jamaicans that makes you smile?” – Photo by Steven Gordon “The food.” – Melissa The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you […]
Video – A Jamaican Living Overseas Warns Family & Friends in Jamaica “People in the USA are Not Banks and ATMs! “
How do you respond when family and friends from Jamaica ask you for money? What if they persist and think they are entitled to you sending them money. Do your friends and family think living in the USA is a “bed of roses”? Are you frustrated with their perception of your life in the USA? […]
Photo Highlights Raging Fyah Performance in New York November 2015
On Tuesday, November 24th Raging Fyah and special guest artist I-Kaya performed at Brooklyn hot spot Milk River. Raging Fyah, one of Jamaica’s leading roots rock bands of this generation, recently announced their signing to Dub Rockers, the newest imprint from the world’s largest reggae company, VP Records. The special showcase performance by Raging Fyah was to bring […]