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 […]
#TOURSBJCM – Increasing Youth Awareness of the Blue and John Crow Mountains through Tours
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Miss Kingston and St. Andrew Festival Queen 2015, Michelle Thomas will be launching her parish project #TOURSBJCM – Increasing Youth Awareness of the Blue and John Crow Mountains through Tours, at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 10:00 am. #TOURSBJCM – Increasing Youth Awareness […]
Popular Cooking Show Takes Caribbean Gourmet from TV Screen to Kitchen Table
Imagine diving headfirst into a box full of decadent island indulgence that’s been delivered right to your door. That’s what the producers of public television’s Caribbean cooking series Taste the Islands have made possible with their newest product The Island Discovery Box. The increasingly sought-after, limited time offering is a curated selection of gourmet Caribbean-inspired […]
I need an attorney to help me transfer Jamaica land with squatters
QUESTION: Hello Legal Wiz, My family has land in Brownstown/Alexandrie, but I have misplaced the tax documents. I have contacted the tax dept in Browstown and they tell me I need the plot’s in order to pay the taxes, then they helped me. How long before squatters can take our land if I cant find […]
Photo Highlights of the Miami Broward Carnival 2015
The Miami Broward One Carnival was held on October 11th, 2015 at the Miami-Dade Fair grounds. Revelers in costumes paraded on the fair grounds in South Florida’s largest Caribbean Heritage celebration. The parade of masqueraders included 19 bands who showcased the diversity of the Caribbean culture. The Miami Broward Carnival is the last major North American event on the carnival circuit […]
Greensleeves Presents New Music Compilation Clarks in Jamaica Available on Cd, Vinyl & Digital Download on October 16th, 2015
Greensleeves, in conjunction with One Love Books, is proud to present Clarks in Jamaica, the album tie-in with Al Fingers’ critically acclaimed book of the same name which chronicles the celebrated status of Clarks shoes in Jamaica. The compilation, to be released on October 16th, 2015 on CD, vinyl and digital download, will showcase classics […]
Morgan Heritage’s 1st Lady Una Morgan Recovering from Serious Health Condition
Amid the historic Catch A Fire tour uniting Reggae’s legendary families Morgan Heritage, Marleys (Damian Marley, Stephen Marley), and Riley’s (Tarrus Riley), tragedy struck the royal siblings when Morgan Heritage’s 1st lady Una Morgan fell deathly ill. Una Morgan, the accomplished daughter of veteran reggae crooner Denroy Morgan left the tour due to an emergency […]