Photo Highlights Jamaican Jerk Festival South Florida 2015
The 14th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival took place on South Florida on November 8th, 2015. It was a fun filled day with with food, family and entertainment. There were live performances by Third World, Barrington Levy, Christopher Martin, Spred the Dub Band and Chris Johnny Daley comedian. See our review of “The 14th annual […]
Skip Marley in Teen Vogue Magazine
Featured in Teen Vogue and called a member of reggae royalty, Skip Marley, grandson of Bob Marley, says that his music is about “peace, love, and happiness,” along with unity and togetherness. At age 19, he displays a strong physical resemblance to his grandfather, and his approach to music and life is very similar as […]
Can wife return after 23 years and claim Jamaica house
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My wife of three years migrated to the States. After a year she started talking funny to me and sometimes a man answered my calls. Eventually I stopped hearing from her. She didnt even send money to help me with the expenses of the children or the house which I’ve improved […]
“Let the Mural Speak: A Spoken Word Experience” Presented by Oneunited Bank Celebrating Miami’s Art Basel, December 3rd, 2015, Florida
On Thursday December 3rd, 2015, 6:30-11pm, in celebration of Miami’s Art Basel season, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, will present “Let the Mural Speak: A Spoken Word Experience” as the continuing interpretation of Thunder & Enlightening, the nationally acclaimed 550 square foot mural by celebrated Miami artist Addonis Parker, which is erected on […]
City Rock Ent’s Artists to Deliver Holiday Cheers to Jamaican Orphanage, SOS Children’s Villages
On December 12th, 2015 Texas based record label City Rock Entertainment’s artists will be delivering holiday cheers to the children of the Jamaican orphanage at the SOS Children’s Villages Jamaica. SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, non-governmental international development organization which has been working to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of […]
Beenie Man Removed from Ragamuffin Festival Lineup Following Gay Protests
In New Zealand, the organizers of the 2016 Ragamuffin Festival, slated for February 20 in Auckland, have cut Jamaican dancehall artiste Beenie Man from the lineup after gay activists objected to his appearance due to homophobic lyrics included in some of his songs. He will be replaced by reggae singer Diana King, the first Jamaican […]
“Jamaica nice, nuh rass!!!! ” – 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 Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “Jamaica nice, nuh rass!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you […]
History in the Making: Beckford Seeks to Become First Jamaican Gymnast to Compete at Olympics
Reiss Beckford, who competed for Jamaica at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, is campaigning for support of his attempt to become the first Jamaican gymnast to compete in the Olympics Games. Beckford visited with the Jamaican high Commission in London as part of this campaign. Beckford provided Deidre Mills, Deputy High Commissioner, […]
This week on People Profile: Lana Lindo (Waterfalls)
This week on People Profile: Lana Lindo (Waterfalls) Running any Restaurant/Night Club is not easy. Managing such establishment is a serious undertaking that requires commitment, diligence, tact and understanding. You can make the job easier by developing and implementing a series of considered and thorough plans, policies and procedures. As a manger, it’s always better […]
Jamaica Wins Top Food Travel Magazine Award
Saveur magazine, which focuses on food and food travel, has awarded Jamaica its 2015 Good Taste Award in the “Transforming Foodways” category. The award reflects Jamaica’s efforts to encourage islanders to eat local foods. Jamaicans take great pride in their food traditions, and yet, in recent years, they have moved away from eating local produce, […]