Fashion: The Bandit Short
You may have noticed my new obsession with distressed denim and One Teaspoon has the secret formula! This perfectly ripped Bandit Short from their 2015 Collection is by far my favourite shredded short this season!! They are so simple in design but make such a pow statement. I styled the look a little more edgy by pairing the casual shorts […]
Lignum Vitae Writing Award Shortlist Revealed
Nine writers have been selected for the Lignum Vitae Writing Awards 2015 shortlist. The shortlist features writers from different stages in their careers, from award winners to debut novelists. Staged by the Jamaican Writers Society in collaboration with the Jamaican Copyright Licensing Agency, the inaugural Lignum Vitae Awards received a total of 43 entries from […]
Recap & Photos: Miami Broward Carnival One 2015 – Caribbean flags were everywhere
See over 700 photos from the Miami Broward Carnival on our Facebook Page – Photos by Monique Durand and Guy Kernizan. The once in a lifetime yearly event that most Jamaicans waited for, the Miami – Broward Carnival, organized by the Miami Broward Carnival One Carnival Host Committee Inc. was this past weekend. Numerous events were organized over […]
7 Things You Didn’t Know about the Enigmatic & Visionary Leader Marcus Mosiah Garvey
Marcus Garvey (1887-1940), Jamaica’s first National Hero, was the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), the largest Black empowerment movement of the twentieth century. Founded on August 1914 in Kingston, Jamaica, with only a few members, Garvey oversaw the growth of the UNIA, which by August 1925 with headquarters in Harlem, New York, […]
“They have a great sense of humor.” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Arlene at the Palm Beach Jerk Festival, “What is it about Jamaica or Jamaicans that makes you smile?” – Photo by Steven Gordon “They have a great sense of humor.” – Arlene The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves […]
Usain Bolt Aiming To Run 200 Meters In Under 19 Seconds
Usain Bolt, six-time Olympic champion runner, is preparing for the 2016 games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, and he is sending out a warning to the competition: he plans to break his own record of 19.19 seconds in the 200 meters. That record has stood since August 2009, along with his record of 9.58 seconds […]
Destiny: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Released
Following the on-screen success of the hit Jamaican/Canadian film “Destiny” the movie’s soundtrack is also poised to dominate the airwaves. The reggae album went live on Friday, September 18, 2015 and is available now for download on iTunes, Amazon or Stream. The Soundtrack of ten (10) artists is executive produced by Destiny’s producer and director […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Colin Channer
On this day in Jamaican History: On October 13th, 1963, Jamaican author Colin Channer was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He is one of the founders and the artistic director for Calabash International Literary Festival. Here is an interview we did with Colin Channer.
Marlon James Wins Prestigious 2015 Man Booker Literary Prize – First Jamaican To Win
Author Marlon James is the first Jamaican to win the Man Booker Prize for fiction. His book, “A Brief History of Seven Killings,” was called “the most exciting book on the list” by Michael Wood, professor emeritus of English at Princeton University and the chairman of the panel of judges who selected the winner from […]
Conversation with Jamaica Family Fest organizer and Gospel Linkup CEO, Andrew McKenley
Andrew McKenley, spent his life trying to master the art of marketing and entertainment. He attended Mona Preparatory School where he started a cupcake business in his community then graduated to Jamaica College where his father, siblings and most his family members on his mother and father’s side attended. In high school it was business […]