12 Questions with Jamaican author Racquel Brown Gaston whose book will be adapted to Film
Racquel Brown Gaston, Author, Screenwriter, Professor, Lawyer, was born in Falmouth, Trelawny, on the island of Jamaica. At age 14, she migrated to Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.Shook by the drastic change in social economic status, Racquel developed an imaginary world and coupled with her hobby for writing, they became her means of escape. Using the true childhood […]
Immigration Q & A: Am I old enough to file a green card application for my husband?
Q: I am an 18 year old citizen of the United States. I met a 41 year old man while on vacation in Jamaica and married him. I want to file a green card application for my husband . I old enough to do this? Will there be any problems? – Elizabeth L. Answer: As you […]
I need a Deed Poll to renew my Jamaican passport
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Hi. I have been living over here in America for over 10 years and my passport expired. My name has always been hyphenated, and now i need the hyphen removed because I was never married. The names are actually my father’s middle and last name, but at birth it was recorded […]
Photo Highlights of the 2015 Jerk Food Festival Canada
The 2015 Jerk Food Festival Canada (Jerkfest) was held on August 8th & 9th in Toronto. The festival was celebrating it’s 14th anniversary. It was 2-days filled with food, music, cultural performances, family friendly entertainment and good vibes. It was held in Centennial Park, Etobicoke. Here are photo highlights from the 2015 Jerk Food Festival […]
Howard Deers Wins Spirit of Independence Award
Howard Deers, a business man from Montego Bay, was honored with the Spirit of Independence award by the St. James Parish Council. Deers has been characterized as someone who has the “city at heart.” Coming from Railway Gardens, Deers has volunteered his services to St. James Parish and the city of Montego Bay for many […]
“I am not perfect but I am Jamaican so close enough!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “I love Jamaicans because…” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I am not perfect but I am Jamaican so close enough.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Amru Sani, international actress and singer
On 16th August 1925 singer and actress Amru Sani was born in Jamaica. Amru experienced short-lived fame in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. Between 1956 and 1958 she made several appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, including the episode on which Elvis Presley made his first Sullivan appearance. One of the highlights […]
VIDEO: Al-Jazeera America Mini-documentary Explores Rise of Jamaica’s Ganja “Green Rush”
A mini-documentary at Al-Jazeera America tackles the story of the “Green Rush” occurring in Jamaica following the nation’s legalization of ganja. Dozens of entrepreneurs are working to take advantage of the new marijuana laws decriminalizing the drug for therapeutic, medicinal, and sacramental purposes. Especially happy about the reformed laws is the Rastafarian community. Ganja is […]
Rita Marley Selected as Woman of Excellence in Africa
Rita Marley, wife of reggae legend Bob Marley, will be celebrated by the United Nations Women and the African Union Diaspora Africa Forum in New York and will be recognized with the Living Legends and African women of Excellence Award for 2015. Marley is one of several individuals receiving recognition as outstanding women of African […]
Photo Highlights from the Ireland Jerk Festival 2015
On Saturday, August 8th, 2015, the first annual Jamaican Jerk Festival was held in Ireland. The festival which took place at the Fairview Park in Dublin was a mix of food, fashion, reggae & soca music, dance and Caribbean cultural performances. Patrons were able to explore spicy delicacies prepared through the age-old Jamaican method of […]