Photo Highlights from Caribana 2015 – Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade
The Caribana Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade is the largest Caribbean Parade in the North America’s with over a million people attending the event. The Caribana Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade was held on August 1st, 2015 with the 2.7 mile march beginning at Exhibition Place Toronto, travelling down Lakeshore Blvd West and ending at Lakeshore & Parkside Drive. Below are photo highlights of […]
A Conversation with Tony Greyson-Newman, a kayaker whose dream is to represent Jamaica at the Rio 2016 Olympics
Meet Tony ‘The Kayaksman’ Greyson-Newman, a kayaker driven by his dream to represent Team Jamaica at the Rio 2016 Olympics and also to compete internationally on the sprint kayaking circuit beyond then. Born in London to Jamaican parents Tony has trained hard to compete at club, regional and soon to be international level in this […]
Single Shift At Maldon High Come September
Principal of Maldon High School in St. James, Mrs. Janet Manning, says come September, the institution will no longer be operating on a two-shift system. In an interview with JIS News, Mrs. Manning said this decision follows months of discussions. “We are expecting a few changes. We have been instructed by the Ministry of Education […]
Renowned Recording Artist Tanya Mullings to Receive Star on the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame
On September 20th, 2015, multi-Award winner Tanya Mullings will be recognized by the Brampton Arts Council and the City of Brampton in Ontario, Canada by receiving a star on the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame. This tribute recognizes Bramptonians who have achieved excellence in the arts and entertainment industry. The sultry soulful singer impressive body […]
Jamaica: The Most Entrepreneurial Country in the Caribbean
According to the Approved Index, Jamaica is the Caribbean’s most entrepreneurial county. The agency used data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and determined that Jamaica ranks seventh among all the nations in the world, second only to Angola. The study, which reviewed over 100 countries, defined entrepreneurship as the “percentage of an adult population who […]
Five Jamaicans Honored with Order of Distinction
Jamaica’s Governor General Sir Patrick Allen has announced the names of the Jamaicans who will receive the Order of Distinction. Making the announcement at the 53rd Independence celebrations, Allen named Carvel Stewart, Lyndel Wright, Peter Prendergast, Olivia “Babsy” Grange, and Cynthia Cooke for the award. Stewart, recognized for his long service to the island’s construction […]
My Friend Brags about Jamaica all the time. Do All Jamaicans Brag? – Ask a Jamaican Guy
Q: I have a Jamaican friend that constantly brags about things Jamaica does better than the USA. He brags about Jamaica all the time and how much better the education system is. We have the same circle of friends and everyone thinks he is arrogant. I spoke to him about it and he says all […]
Jamaican-American Lunch Money Lewis will be performing FREE on August 12th on this year’s NBC TODAY Show Summer Concert Series
Lunch Money Lewis will be performing for FREE on August 12th in Rockefeller Plaza as part of this year’s NBC TODAY Show Summer Concert Series. Fans and visitors are encouraged to come to the plaza for the live performances. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside TODAY’s window-on-the-world studio, located at 49th Street and […]
Should the owner/landlord inspect my business place?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I have been a tenant in a building in the downtown area for at least 5 years. The agent got a stroke and the new agent and the landlord wants to inspect the building. I am thinking of taking them to the Rent Board if I cant move soon. I dont […]
Services Provided By Government Will Improve Due To Debt Buy-Back
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says the debt buy-back arrangement with Venezuela under the PetroCaribe Energy Co-operation Agreement, was undertaken for the benefit of all Jamaicans and will serve to improve the services the Government provides. The transaction, which was completed last week, is expected to save the country hundreds […]