West Indian Shows Hit Primetime TV in South Florida
Starting Monday, December 7th, a block of family-friendly Caribbean lifestyle programming will begin primetime broadcast on South Florida’s BECON-TV (Channel 63 / Comcast 19). Two english-speaking series called Island Stylee and Island Origins will be aired on Mondays from 9:30 – 10:30PM with repeats on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:30 – 9:30PM. Viewers can […]
Culture Galore and So Much More at the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
Delectable jerk foods, awesome entertainment, and a healthy serving of authentic culture-these are just some of the reasons thousands of people descend on Markham Park in Sunrise year after year for the fun-filled Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival. The 14th annual event, slated for Sunday, November 8, 2015, is expected to live up to its reputation […]
Jamaica’s Legendary International Master Pianist For LA Performance
Jamaica’s legendary award-winning international master pianist, Monty Alexander, fresh from a tour of Japan, will be taking his Harlem Kingston Express to Hollywood this November. Alexander, who has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, will bring ‘A Jamaica Reggae /Jazz One […]
I need to stop my sister from renting my Jamaica house left by dad
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, When I get to Jamaica I am going to need an attorney so I am reaching out to you before I get there. My sister in Jamaica is trying to steal the Jamaica house that my dad left for me in a Will. While he was alive I alone sent money […]
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 […]