Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending August 28th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- ANTI-GANG LEGISLATION USED TO ARREST OVER 100 SUSPECTS IN INNER CITY—08/23/15 Jamaican police say that while gangster activity is rampant in the communities of Tivoli Gardens, Wilton Gardens, Trench Town, Hanna Town, and Denham Town, the Western Police Division in charge of these areas has accounted for most […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Personal Responsibility
Throughout the Scriptures and as is to be expected, God has consistently held individuals accountable for their actions. From back in Eden after both Adam and Eve sinned, we see God not punishing them collectively, but confronting and punishing them individually. Even the tempter, the serpent, did not escape divine justice for its part in […]
Jamaican Women Arrested in New York After Fight on JetBlue
Jean Ballentine, 61, and Mary Cannady, 52, were arrested at New York’s John f. Kennedy Airport following a physical dispute on JetBlue Flight 960 from Jamaica. Ballentine, who had a window seat, tried to get out of the seat when the plane landed by climbing over Cannady. When Cannady protested, Ballentine became angry. At one […]
Rana Mansour CD release party and concert, September 12th, 2015, Toronto
Link Music Lab and Karmandan Productions proudly present indie-Persian sensation RANA MANSOUR in concert at Revival Bar in Toronto, to release her self-titled debut album. On Saturday, September 12, Rana will be performing her compelling, Persian pop tunes alongside fellow musicians Erwin Khachikian, Siavash Sadr Mahdavi and Mahsa Ghassemi. For more information please visit www.ranamusic.com. […]
Helen Rogers Steps “In The Light”
“In The Light” the first single from the upcoming full length solo album titled “Smooth Jazz Meets Reggae” from Jazzmasters co-founder, songwriter and vocalist Helen Rogers, is going for radio adds on September 15th, 2015. “In The Light” is a groove-filled mid-tempo track with inspirational, heartfelt lyrics. It’s a definite “day-starter” that makes listeners feel […]
The Pride Inside Humility – Jamaican-American, Robin Mahfood, CEO of Food for the Poor
Our pride is a double edged sword. On the upside, West Indians have the type of pride that galvanizes us around sports and pageantry, brings us to America to make better lives for our families, and makes us yearn for more education and increased assets. On the downside, we also have the type of pride […]
Fashion: Weekend Casual
Strawberry Hill. The name of this luxury resort and spa nestled deep in the hills of St. Andrew, Jamaica intrigues you just enough to make you want to Google it. The panoramic views of the famous Blue Mountains and the Kingston city lights far below are breathtaking. After a short hike up a winding path through some […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Emperor Haile Selassie Death
Emperor Haile Selassie I died on August 27th, 1975 at the age of 83 in Ethiopia. Selassie was the last emperor in the 3,000-year-old Ethiopian monarchy and ruled for half a century before he was deposed by military coup. He led Ethiopia through some of the nation’s darkest times. No funeral service was held for […]
Christopher Martin Drops Official Music Video for “I’m a Big Deal”
Jamaican singer Christopher Martin drops his brand new video for “I’m A Big Deal,” off his latest EP Steppin Razor and the chart-topping compilation Reggae Gold 2015. The video, which was shot in Martin’s native country and directed by Ruption for RD Studios, premiered on OkayPlayer’s LargeUp who says it has a “carefree, youth-friendly vibe” […]
Jamaica Hails The King of Sprint
After retaining his world title in the men’s 100m, Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt continued his dominance by capturing his fourth world title over 200m at the 15th IAAF World Championships now underway. He becomes the first man to win four consecutive gold medals in this event. The Honourable Dr. Wykeham McNeill, Minister of Tourism […]