“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 […]
Stars and Fans came out to Aidonia’s “Project Sweat” Album Release Party Hosted by 4th Genna Music and 21st Hapilos
On Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 4th Genna Music and 21st Hapilos Digital hosted the official album release party for dancehall star Aidonia “Project Sweat”. The event took place in Kingston, Jamaica and was attended by fans, media and dancehall/reggae fraternity. Well wishers came in droves to support Aidonia and his eagerly anticipated “Project Sweat”. The […]
Tax updated to 2009, I need to transfer grandpa’s land in Jamaica
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 Brownstown and they tell me I need the plot’s in order to pay the taxes. Then I called again and they assisted me. The taxes are updated up to 2009. How […]
“I miss mi granny cooking!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “The one thing I miss about Jamaica is…” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I miss mi granny cooking. Turn up!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you […]
September 7 is Miss Lou Day: Celebrate 96th Anniversary of Miss Lou’s Birth
The 96th anniversary of the birth of Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett Coverley will be celebrated on September 7, 2015. The celebration will begin at National Heroes Park and will include a number of activities. A theater group known as “Respec Miss Lou” will honor Jamaica’s cultural icon by laying Miss Lou’s favorite flowers at her […]
Miss Universe Jamaica she could be Black, Red, Pink, Yellow, White.. or Green with envy.
Let me state that I am NOT a Writer, just putting my view out there. I am a Professional Photographer & been a part of The Film, Broadcast & Pro Video Industry for over 30 years and the same criteria the Industry seeks in Models and Actors are some of the same as below. So […]
Rita Marley Named Woman Of Excellence In Africa
Rita Marley will be feted with a banquet at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Sept. 12 when the United Nations’ Women and the African Union Diaspora Africa Forum (AUDAF) toast their selection with the 2015 Living Legends and African Women of Excellence awards. “To God be the glory,” she said after hearing about her honor. […]