No Obstacles Too Great for Sharlene Radlein The New Miss Universe Jamaica 2015 – Overcoming A Terrible Car Accident
With an inspiring story of perseverance and resilience, Sharlene Radlein was named Miss Universe Jamaica for 2015. Radlein, 25, is of Jamaican, German and Scottish descent, and she believes that everyone has a story to tell. At one time doubting whether she could ever attain her dream of becoming a professional model, Sharlene finds herself […]
My mother-in-law thinks I am too fat for her son
Q: I am Jamaican and my husband is Puerto Rican. We both love each other, but I think my mother-in-law is trying to break up our marriage. My husband’s previous girlfriend was thin as a “stick” and was a model. I have some “meat” on my bones. I am thick skinned but my mother-in-law is […]
The Statistics on Jamaica’s Performance at 2015 World Championships Will Amaze You
“When you have the heart of a champion, you have to run like a champion.” – Novlene Williams Mills Fans, After an amazing nine days, the spectacular 15th IAAF World Championships in Athletics have ended. The medals have been shared up; the points distributed. The underperforming Americans, who earned the most medals (and points), will […]
My ID dilemma at Sutton Street court in Jamaica
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I visited the Resident Magistrate’s Court in downtown Kingston and was very disappointed. I applied for a claim against my wayward tenants, but the following week when I went to collect the summons it was chaotic. Then after waiting in the line for approximately three hours, the clerk told me I […]
As International Reggae Artist ORieL Gears Up for European Tour, His Thoughts are with his Birthland of Dominica Amid Disaster
As reggae recording artist ORieL gears up for his first European tour, his heart aches for his birthplace of Dominica as Tropical Storm Erika wreaked havoc on the Caribbean island. The artist took to his facebook to express his sentiments “Greetings and Blessings Jah children, My sincere condolences goes out to everyone that has been […]
“Mi miss Jamaican party bad!!!! ” – 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 “Mi miss Jamaican party bad! Please take me home.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. […]
How to skip the Jamaica Customs nightmare when sending to your favorite charity
Over the many weeks of summer we have seen several news stories about good Samaritans returning to Jamaica with school supplies wanting to give back to their communities and schools. The problem is, these stories showcased good intentions hijacked by the appearance of bureaucratic red tape and reportedly inefficient processes which resulted in what seemingly […]
Jamaica Captures Sprint Relay Double At IAAF World Championships
The pride of Jamaica was once again on display for the entire world as the men’s and women’s sprint relay teams captured gold on the penultimate day of competition at the 15th IAAF World Championships in Beijing. The men’s team, featuring Usain Bolt, Nesta Carter, Asafa Powell and Nickel Ashmeade, took gold in a world […]
Campaign Started on Social Media to Rename Emancipation Park in Honor of Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt Park? Some supporters think that’s a good idea. There is a campaign on Facebook to change the name of Kingston’s Emancipation Park to Usain Bolt Park. So far, there is only lukewarm support for the idea. The more than 4,500 shares of the page show that many of the resulting comments have been […]
Miami Foundation Establishes Caribbean Community Relief Fund To Support Relief Efforts In Dominica
– Tropical Storm Erika Impacts Thousands – In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika, the Miami Foundation has established The Caribbean Community Relief Fund to provide financial support for ongoing relief efforts on the Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica. Established in 1967, The Miami Foundation uses civic leadership, community investment and philanthropy to advance a […]