WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Modern Medicine and a Sovereign God
Modern science is a bit of a two-edged sword; wonderful in some ways and worrisome in others. Because of a bum shoulder, I recently had to do an x-ray and an ultrasound. As I sat during the latter, I watched on the screen with much interest what the ultrasound was showing. Some months ago I […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending September 11th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- GOVERNMENT WANTS STADIUM IN TRELAWNEY TO BE RENAMED FOR BOLT—09/10/15 The Jamaican government is planning to rename the multi-purpose stadium in Trelawney in honor of sprint champion Usain Bolt. The new name will be the Usain Bolt Sport Academy. Natalie Neita-Headley, Minister with Responsibility for Sports, said that […]
Atlanta Jamaican Association recognizes Alrene Barr with the Vin Martin Community Service Award
The Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA) recognized Alrene Barr with the 2015 Vin Martin Community Service Award. A past President of the Atlanta Jamaican Association Inc. (AJA) and Jamaica Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Hon Vin Martin was a Community stalwart and the leader of the community. In Remembrance of him, an annual community service award is […]
Our Digital Destiny
A few months ago I attended the American Black Film Festival and it was there I realized I’m officially an old person. The world has gone digital while I’ve been sitting in my rocking chair drinking mint tea, and watching television on a square screen with a giant box behind it. Even while my workaholic […]
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 […]