25th Annual Benefit Luncheon for Mustard Seed Communities Slated for Sunday, September 20, 2015, New York
Friends of Mustard Seed Communities will host its 25th annual luncheon benefiting Mustard Seed Communities on Sunday, September 20, 2015, 12:30 pm, at the New York Hilton and Towers, 1335 Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue at 54th Street), New York City. Tickets are $140.00 each and are tax deductible to the extent permitted by […]
Get Intimate with Rising Dancehall and Reggae Star Lucas DiPasquale at LIVE STREAM Acoustic “An Audible Affair” Performance and Q&A
Since his arrival on the dancehall and reggae scene with his remarkable acoustic mash-up of hits (Road Affi Tek On, Ravin and Only Man She Want) by Dancehall artist Popcaan, rising star Canadian singer Lucas DiPasquale has captured the heart and soul of music lovers by blending his melodious voice, smooth delivery and blend of […]
Photo Highlights from Catch A Fire Tour 2015 New York
The Catch A Fire Tour, named after Bob Marley and the Wailers 1973 album, came to New York on August 30th. The concert was held at the Summer Stage in Central Park, New York. The Catch A Fire concert featured Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Morgan Heritage, Tarrus Riley, Joe Mersa, Black Am […]
Thwaites briefs Diaspora Members by teleconference on Education in Jamaica
In an ever changing world, the future of our people is etched on the level of education within that society. It is evident that the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF) shares the same sentiment as stakeholders in Jamaica: education is the key for success. On Sunday, August 16, 2015 the first meeting of the […]
“Being Jamaican is strong heritage out of many one people!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Barenton at the New York Jerk Festival, “Why do you love being Jamaican?” – Photo by Jeana Lindo “Being Jamaican is strong heritage out of many one people.” – Barenton The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Kendal Railway Tragedy
On September 1, 1957, Jamaica’s worst railway tragedy occurred when a wooden body train carrying 1,600 passengers derailed near the town of Kendal killing 175 passengers and injuring over 800. It was the second worst rail disaster in the world at that time. It was the worst transport accident in Jamaica’s history.
On this day in Jamaican History: Alton Ellis the “Godfather of Rocksteady”
On September 1, 1938, Alton Ellis was born in Trench Town, Jamaica. Ellis was raised within a musical family and learned to play the piano at a young age. He started his career in 1959 as part of the duo Alton & Eddy with Eddy Parkins. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given […]
Win A “Proud to be From the Fastest Country On Earth” T-shirt – We are giving away 5 T-shirts
Win a”Proud to be From the Fastest Country On Earth” T-shirt. We are giving away 5 t-shirts to five lucky winners in the USA. This Contest Has Ended. Winners Will Be Notified GIVEAWAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS The win ” Proud to be From the Fastest Country On Earth” T-shirt” is sponsored by Jamaicans.com (“Sponsor”)This contest is governed by these […]
Khago Delivers ….at Flow Skool Aid
Nah Sell out Mi Fren Dem deejay Khago delivered a fiery set at Flow Skool Aid. He added a sweet surprise, for three lucky audience members. “Jamworld me want see three kids weh just pass them exam. Me want give them something to go back to school. Where the kids weh a start high school […]
Jamaica Continues to Strengthen Ties in the Far East by Meeting with China’s Flag Carrier, Air China
Jamaica’s senior tourism officials, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill and Jamaica’s Director of Tourism Paul Pennicook met with a number of executives from China’s flag carrier, Air China this past week. Since leaving an impact at the 15th IAAF World Championships in Beijing, Jamaica sought to leverage the opportunity to […]