Fashion: Country Club
I’m all ready for the Country Club! I would say this is not your typical Country Club outfit, but when has typical ever been in style?? 😉 As soon as I laid eyes on these shorts, they reminded me of Julia Roberts when she wore a similar pleated pair in Pretty Woman. Even though that movie […]
A Conversation with Hume Johnson PhD on the “Re:Imaging Jamaica Project”
This week we have a conversation with Dr. Hume Johnson, the founder of the nation brand think tank “Re:Imagine Jamaica Project”. Dr. Hume is passionate about “Brand Jamaica” as she discusses trends, challenges and practices that are shaping Jamaica’s public international image. WES: Was the Re:Imaging Project symposium in Jamaica success, what was achieved? For […]
Musical Traces American Roots of Jamaican Music; Preview at Broward Center for the Arts, October 25th, 2015
Rootz of Music Inc., will present American Roots of Jamaican Music: The Legacy, A musical extravaganza that chronicles the development of popular songs that were the foundation in both Jamaica and the Americas starting from the mid 1940’s to present time. The show will be staged at the Abdo New River Room at the Broward […]
Julian Taylor Band Performs at Turf September 19th, 2015, Toronto
WHO: Julian Taylor Band WHAT: Toronto Urban Roots Festival (TURF) performance WHERE: Fort York Garrison Common, 100 Garrison Rd., Toronto WHEN: Saturday, September 19 – 1:20-2:00 pm TICKETS: $69.50/$119.50 Single Day/ $249.50 3 Day VIP Pass/$349.50 VIP PLUS PASS The JULIAN TAYLOR BAND is truly on a roll with their upcoming performance at the prestigious […]
National Breastfeeding Week 2015 to Focus on Breastfeeding and the Workplace
This year’s celebration of National Breastfeeding Week will be observed under the theme, “Breastfeeding and Work- Let’s Make it Work” which is aiming to galvanize support from all sectors to enable women to work and breastfeed. The weeklong activities will commence on Sunday, September 20 with a church service at the Mineral Heights Church of […]
Jamaicans Worship in “Homestyle” Church in Calgary, Canada
The Ogden House Seniors, a building in southeast Calgary, Canada, the Ogden House Seniors building is generally used as a place for some 60 individuals gather for various physical fitness and social activities. However, on Sunday mornings, these activities are suspended as the hall is taken over for “homestyle” Jamaican worship services. The hall is […]
“Jamaica means everything to me!!!” – 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 “Jamaica means everything to me.” – Juliet The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you would like to […]
Reggae/ Dancehall Legend Super Cat Added to the Inaugural Bay Area Vibez Music and Arts Festival, September 26th & 27, 2015
Reggae/Dancehall legend Super Cat has been confirmed for the inaugural Bay Area Vibez Festival lineup. Bay Area Vibez Music and Arts Festival will be held at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park on September 26 and 27 in Oakland, CA. Internationally known as “Don Dada,” the godfather of dancehall, Super Cat was perhaps the first artist to […]
Tami Williams: First Caribbean Model Chosen to Be Face of Calvin Klein 2015 Fall Collection
Tami Williams, a Jamaican model currently with Saint International, has been selected to be the first Caribbean model to represent the global fashion brand Calvin Klein in its 2015 Fall Collection campaign. No black model has done a “Collection” campaign since the fashion legend Iman 33 years ago. With her selection, Williams, 17, joins Christy […]
“The Art of Reggae” 13th IRPC exhibition in Chetumal, Mexico
The 13th International Reggae Poster Contest Exhibition, “The Art of Reggae,” opened officially on August 14, 2015 at the beautiful Andador Héroes plaza in Chetumal, Mexico. It was a huge success. Hosted by the Secretariat of Public Education, the Government of the State of Quintana Roo, the Secretariat of Education and Culture of the State […]