The Royal Family of Reggae, Morgan Heritage Announce the Highly Anticipated “Strictly Roots” European Tour
On the heels of their successful North American tour, and historical Catch A Fire Tour with Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, and Tarrus Riley, the Royal Family of Reggae Morgan Heritage is poised to cross the ocean seas for their highly anticipated “Strictly Roots” European Tour. On October 23rd, 2015 the legendary siblings will celebrate the […]
Author Marlon James First Jamaican on Short Life for Prestigious Booker Prize
“A Brief History of Seven Killings” by Jamaica’s Marlon James is a finalist for the highly respected and very lucrative Booker Prize. James is the first Jamaican writer to receive a nomination for this award. The Booker, which is given to authors working in the English language, provides a monetary award of $77,000. Central to […]
Caribbean Investment Summit Brings Much Needed Focus to the Region
Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) from European investors for some of the Caribbean’s most promising projects was the aim of the Caribbean Investment Summit 2015 (CIS) hosted by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) in collaboration with the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) last week. After a full day of presentations showcasing […]
St Andrew Parish Foundation stages 2nd Operatic Concert -Festum Sancti Andreae, October 3, 2015
The St Andrew Parish Foundation (SAPF) stages its second annual Gala Musical Evening, Festum Sancti Andreae, on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. on the lawns of King’s House. Canada-based Jamaican tenor, Paul Williamson, and Canadian soprano, Allison Arends, accompanied by Jamaica’s Roger N. Williams on piano, set the standard for this calendar event […]
Festival Queen Receives Governor General’s Award
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2015, Chereese Ricketts was among 14 persons who received the prestigious Governor General Achievement Award for Excellence for the county of Middlesex in a ceremony held at the Wembley Centre for Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon recently. In his remarks at the ceremony held on Thursday, August […]
Jamaican-Born Runner Close to Realizing 2016 Paralympic Dream
Alberto Campbell-Staines, a runner in Brisbane, Australia, has officially qualified for the Athletic (IPC) World Championships of the International Paralympic Committee. The competition is scheduled for October in Doha. Campbell-Staines, 22, is the first Jamaican-born athlete representing Australia at the IPC Worlds. The runner was adopted by Julie-Anne and Paul Staines of Brisbane at the […]
Jamaican, Grace Jones to Rihanna, Miley, Lady Gaga and Madonna and Others: I Am Your Mother
Legendary Jamaican-born performer Grace Jones is widely acknowledged for making massive changes in the music industry during the 1970s and 1980s. In her new autobiography “I’ll Never Write My Memoirs“, Jones talks about her career, fame, and the influence she has had on many of today’s top pop stars, characterizing her impact as “mothering.” Jones […]
Surf legends Shaun Tomson, Rob Machado head the 30-Member Committee Comprised of Influential Members of the San Diego Community and the Surf Industry
The 2015 ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship presented by Challenged Athletes Foundation, Hurley, Stance and the City of San Diego has received a further boost following the creation of an official Honorary Committee comprised of influential members from the San Diego community and the Surf Industry. Chairman, Shaun Tomson, and Vice-Chairman, Rob Machado, both Surf […]
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 […]
How to Prevent your Apartment from Losing its Value
I receive frequently, complaints from readers dissatisfied with the management of their Strata. These complaints include lack of security, unsanitary common area, inadequate financial records, violations of bylaws, over-grown lawns, and dirty walls in the corridors. I am not surprised at the degree of dissatisfaction among Strata owners. Most residential Strata Corporations in the Island […]