Ras Haile Malekot Musical Offering Takes Inspiration from “HAIL H.I.M”
Musical artisan would be more befitting title to describe Ras Haile Malekot. An humble rhapsodist armed with profound music and prolific lyrics, Ras Haile Malekot possesses a distinctively voice at the forefront of the reggae, roots and culture movement. His socially-conscious messages and poetic story telling abilities embody the true testament of musical enlightenment. Produced […]
U.S. Olympic Bobsledder Jazmine Fenlator Switches To Compete For Jamaica Bobsled Team
Jazmine Fenlator, who competed in women’s bobsledding events at the 2014 Olympics, is hoping to lead the first-ever women’s bobsled team from Jamaica in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeong Chang. Fenlator recognizes the advantages she has had coming from a big country that has access to considerable funding and support, and now wants to […]
“I miss Jamaica because of the good food!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is the one thing you miss about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I miss Jamaica because of the good food.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica […]
2,500 Expected at Reggae Marathon
The 2015 edition of the Reggae Marathon is scheduled for December 5, and some 2,500 individuals are expected to participate in the 15th anniversary staging of the event. The Reggae Marathon includes a half-marathon and a 10-k event as well. According to tourism experts, the Marathon has historically boosted sports tourism in Jamaica. Organized by […]
Major Increase in U.S. Visitors to Jamaica Expected for Winter Season
According to Jamaica’s director of tourism Paul Pennicook, Jamaica will see some 60,000 more airline seats for the 2015-2016 winter season than in the 2014-2015 season. Of these, 57,868 seats will come from the United States; the rest will be from the United Kingdom and Scandinavia. The U.S. airlift will include new carriers in the […]
St. Catherine High School Alumni Association, North East 6th Annual Awards Banquet
St. Catherine High School Alumni Association, North East held their 6th Annual Scholarship and Award Banquet themed “Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers” in Astoria, Queens at the Astoria World Manor on October 17, 2015. The event began at 8 pm and ended at 2 am. The mission of SCHS Alumni Association, North East is fundraising to provide […]
Photo Highlights – Beres Hammond & Tarrus Riley Nassau Concert
After his recently concluded European and US Tour in August, Beres Hammond performed at The Thomas Robinson National Stadium Courtyard, in Nassau, Bahamas on October 17th along with Tarrus ‘Singy Singy’ Riley. The show which was originally scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2015 was postponed due to the passing of Hurricane Joaquin. The threat of […]
Education in Jamaica gets a Spark in the Diaspora – JDETF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: A. Leo Gilling Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force Email: [email protected] Cell: 909-348-1819 South Florida, October 21, 2015: “Education in Jamaica gets a Spark in the Diaspora” In continuing their mission to support Jamaica’s Vision 2030 goals as well as the recommendations that came out of the 2013 Jamaica Diaspora Conference and […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending October 23rd, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICAN SENATE DEBATES BILLS ON CCJ—10/18/15 Jamaica’s Senate is debating bills involving the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). Parliament has been divided on the issue for some time, and each side appears to maintain its long-held position. The bills are being moved through the Senate by Senator Mark […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Power of a Testimony
The narrative of Jesus’ meeting with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well (John 4:3-43) is one with which some of us are familiar. For some, the event culminated with the woman leaving her waterpot “and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, ‘Come, see a man, which told me all things […]