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” & […]
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller Congratulates Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated women sprint world champion, Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on her gold medal win in the finals of 100 metres event at the IAAF World Athletics Championships now underway in Beijing. In a statement today (Monday, August 24), the Prime Minister said Shelly-Ann continues to represent Jamaica with distinction. “I […]
Jamaica Continues Its Sprint Dominance At The World Championships
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins the 100m world title at the 15th IAAF World Championships in Beijing Jamaica’s sprint dominance continued today with race favorite Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce capturing the women’s 100m world title. The ‘Pocket Rocket’, Fraser-Pryce, is now the first three-time world champion in the women’s 100 meters thanks to her exciting win at the IAAF World […]
Jamaica’s Top Tourism Officials Hail Lightning Bolt
Jamaica’s top tourism officials the Honourable Dr. Wykeham McNeill, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment and Paul Pennicook, Director of Tourism have hailed Bolt’s triumph in the men’s 100m at IAAF World Championships in Beijing. Both McNeill and Pennicook had high praises for the sprint king who had a challenging year in preparing for the World […]
Usain Bolt Wins! Good Triumphs over Evil by a Split Second
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt retained his title as world champion in the 100-meters at the World Athletic Champions in Beijing, China in a race widely characterized as “good versus evil.” Bolt, known as the world’s fastest man, defeated Justin Gatlin of the United States, who was called the fastest man in the world for 2015, by […]
Cheap Jamaican Boyfriend Who Never Pays – Ask a Jamaican Guy
Q: I have been dating a Jamaican guy for 6 months now and he never seems to have money. When we go out he always seems to forget his wallet and I end up paying for everything. It’s not like he can’t pay because he has a job, his own apartment and a nice car. […]
A Lesson on Trying: Asafa Powell’s Indomitable Jamaican Spirit
Bolt’s split-second victory over Gatlin at the IAAF World Championships had Jamaican tongues wagging, pots clanging, and voices filling the air yesterday! The champ retained his title and, once again, silenced his pompous rival. Bolt’s name rang far and wide from social media to social clubs in the diaspora. Usain Bolt made Jamaica proud–again. However, as quickly […]