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 […]
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 […]