Jamaica College Old Boys Association of New York to Mark 25th Anniversary with New York City Gala, October 3rd, 2015
Celebrating 25 years of service, the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of New York Inc. will host its Silver Anniversary Banquet, Saturday October 3, 2015. The gala will be hosted at the LaGuardia Plaza Hotel, Queens, New York with a 7:30 pm start. In keeping with JCOBA-NY’s expansive view of its mission, the event is […]
“Being Jamaican is to have eyes that see.” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Tommy at the New York Jerk Festival, “Why do you love being Jamaican?” – Photo by Jeana Lindo “Being Jamaican is to have eyes that see. Eyes that look are common. Eyes that see are rare.” – Tommy The “Smile Jamaica” series is […]
Reflections on Bob Marley: Judy Mowatt Believes Reggae Legend Would Be a Christian Today
Judy Mowatt, who sang with Bob Marley as a member of the I-Threes backup group, believes that, if Marley were alive today, he would be a Christian. Mowatt herself converted to Christianity in 1998 after being a Rasta for 22 years. Mowatt bases her conclusion on a conversation she had with Rita Marley, Bob Marley’s […]
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller Congratulates Beijing Athletes and Alia Atkinson
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated Jamaicans Usain Bolt and O’Dayne Richards for their medal winning performances on day 2 of the IAAF World Athletics Championships now underway in Beijing, China and is commending all Jamaica’s athletes participating at the games. In a statement, the Prime Minister said all the athletes who have participated […]
Nattali Rize and Notis take Rebel Reggae on Tour
Australian Rebel Roots artiste Nattali Rize who teamed up with Jamaican band and production brand Notis Productions on her latest project, has taken their brand new collaborative EP ‘New Era Frequency’ on tour in the US this summer. The unit was a part of the Once A Day Tour in the Midwest and the West […]
Jamaican Fan, Dr. Nicoleen Johnson, on the “Vibes” at the World Championships in China – “The Chinese are totally in love with all things Jamaican”
You have seen the Jamaican fans at the stadium at the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China. They have been cheering on Team Jamaica as they dominate the sprint events. What is the vibes like there? We ask Dr. Nicoleen Johnson a Jamaican, who lives in China and is attending the World Championships. How […]
Sophia Brown to Launch Foundation to Assist Kids in Jamaica
Singer, songwriter Sophia Brown has done many things in her life, but she is especially proud of her latest accomplishment – establishing the Angel of the Hearts Foundation (AHF) to assist less fortunate children in Jamaica. A portion of the proceeds from all her performances will be donated to the foundation. The Gimme That Good […]
Gatlin to Boycott UK Media Claiming Reports Were “Biased”, Favoring Usain Bolt
American Justin Gatlin, the world’s 100-meter silver medalist, says he will boycott the BBC and other media outlets in the United Kingdom because of the way they reported on his race with Usain Bolt of Jamaica. Gatlin, who has twice been suspended for using banned substances, lost to Bolt by one-hundredth of a second in […]
Jamaica High School Alumni Tournament to Host Jamaica’s National Women’s Soccer Team “Reggae Girlz”
The Jamaica High School Alumni Soccer and Netball Tournament (JHSASN) has become South Florida’s premier sporting event and a main attraction for Caribbean-Americans over the Labor Day weekend. The well-attended sports showcase is supported by local celebrities, elected officials, community leaders and tastemakers who can often be found cheering on the competitions in the colors […]
“Thugs” & “Elegant Black Ladies” A Solo Exhibition Featuring the Work of Jamaican Jeana Lindo August 27 – August 31, 2015 Brooklyn, New York
“Thugs” & “Elegant Black Ladies” – Curated by TunnelVision Gallery A SOLO EXHIBITION FEATURING THE WORK OF JAMAICAN JEANA LINDO AUGUST 27 – AUGUST 31, 2015 | Opening reception: 7 – 10 pm, Thursday, August 27 | 170 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, New York TunnelVision Gallery presents Jeana Lindo’s debut solo dual-exhibition entitled, “Thugs” & […]