Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending September 18th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- CANADIAN FIRM MAKES $100 MILLION INVESTMENT IN JAMAICAN GANJA —09/16/15 Timeless Herbal Care, a company based in Canada, announced that it will invest $100 million in the cultivation of medical marijuana in Jamaica. The company, also known as THC, is led by Courtney Betty, a Jamaican-Canadian, who wants […]
Daniela Nardi’s Espresso Manifesto Releases New Album Canto – out October 16, 2015 & Concert on October 28, 2015 at Lula Lounge
WHO: Daniela Nardi’s Espresso Manifesto WHAT: Album release concert for CANTO WHERE: 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON / 416.588.0307 WHEN: Wednesday, October 28 – Doors 6:30 pm / show 8:00 pm TICKETS: $25 Dinner reservations guarantee seating. Call 416.588.0307 or reserve online at www.lula.ca WEBSITE: www.danielanardi.com / www.lula.ca Daniela Nardi’s Espresso Manifesto once again […]
Don Wehby CEO of GraceKennedy Ltd. to deliver CIN Lecture at the Schomburg Centre in New York
Don Wehby the Chief Executive Officer at Grace Kennedy Ltd. and a former senator and cabinet minister, will deliver the Eleventh Caribbean International Network Lecture on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Harlem’s Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture. Wehby, as this year’s presenter, follows in the footsteps of several outstanding Jamaicans who have spoken […]
“Misery Index” Ranks Jamaica in Top 18 “Most Miserable” Nations in the World
Jamaican finds itself ranking in 17th place on a list of the “most miserable” countries in the world. Economist Arthur Clarke compiled a “Misery Index” designed to show factors such as unemployment and rates of inflation contribute to the overall “misery” of their citizens. While the index has been subject to criticism, and other studies […]
Jamaican Xavier Murphy to be honored by the Nigerian American Foundation in Miami
Promoter of annual Anancy Festival recognized for contribution to Caribbean-African culture September 17, 2015 (Miami, Florida) – Jamaican, Xavier Murphy, has been selected to be honored at the Nigerian American Foundation’s 3rd annual Gala on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015. Murphy, who is the founder of the popular Caribbean online website Jamaicans.com, is being honored […]
Bunji Garlin and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Join Forces to Deliver “The Message”
The two Caribbean artists merge soca, dancehall and reggae into a universal sound on this world cry anthem, produced by Philip “Jr. Blender” Meckseper. They go verse for verse addressing society’s illls and Marley delivers a powerful hook aspiring for change. “There is music in your soul, minerals in your soil, children full of beauty […]
“I am what many want to be!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Juliet at the New York Jerk Festival, “Why do you love being Jamaican?” – Photo by Jeana Lindo “I am what many want to be.” – Juliet The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you would […]
Hilfiger Ready to “Get Up, Stand Up” for Bob Marley Inspired Fashion
The style of reggae legend Bob Marley has influenced a number of famous designers, including Miuccia Prada in 2005. Now Tommy Hilfiger is featuring Jamaica and Marley-inspired items in his Caribbean-themed show. For his Spring/Summer 2016 collection, Hilfiger displayed crocheted bucket hats in black, red, yellow and green, as well as sundresses and long mesh […]
Jamaican Dancehall Legend Super Cat Added to 2015 Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise
Jamaican dancehall icon Super Cat, known for hits like “Don Dada”, “Ghetto Red Hot” and “Dem No Worry We” with Heavy D, has been added to this year’s second annual Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise. The music legend, who rose to stardom in the late 1980s and early 1990s, was one of the first dancehall […]
Breaking The Silence: Sexuality & Abuse in the Black Church – An Evening with Tonya Joy Bolton- Birmingham, UK, September 24th, 2015
Thursday 24th September 2015 Queen’s Foundation, Somerset Road, Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2QH 7.30-9.30pm Wakefield Room (7pm Arrival & Refreshments in the Dining Room) BREAKING THE SILENCE: SEXUALITY & ABUSE IN THE BLACK CHURCH: A major issue still facing the Christians today is sexuality, yet many black churches, like most religions through the ages, have urged […]