Review and Photo Highlights Jamaican Jerk Festival New York 2015
Everyone knows Jerkfest, or to give its official title ‘The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival’ held in Roy Wilkins Park on Sunday July 19 is all about food! Culinary connoisseurs expect, not just any old food, but Jamaican food prefixed by the word ‘jerk’. The Cook-off competition, is always a popular diversion and this year was […]
Health Care Boosted in St. Elizabeth; Numbers Accessing Services Increase at Centre of Excellence
The Ministry of Health developed the Centres of Excellence as part of its thrust to enhance the provision of primary health care across the island and since the opening of the first Centre in 2013; the Santa Cruz Centre of Excellence has seen a significant increase in the number of persons accessing its services. A […]
My Boyfriend’s Friend With Benefits Won’t Leave Him Alone. What Should I do? – Ask a Jamaican Guy
Q: My boyfriend had a “friend with benefits” arrangement with a co-worker that ended when we met. She has tried to break us up and tried to seduce him a few times while they were at work. Recently, we got engaged and she has ramped up her little project to get him back. She knows […]
Photo Highlights from the Jamaica Independence 2015 Gala and Awards South Florida
The Jamaica United Relief Association, Inc, (JURA) held their annual Jamaica Independence Gala and Awards on Saturday, 1st August, 2015 at the Signature Grand Ballroom in Davie, Florida. The 2015 South Florida Diaspora Honors Awardees were honored at the event and presented with their Jamaican Consulate Award plaques. Congrats to Jamaicans.com Photographer Addy Chin, who […]
Proud & Free Jamaica 53 – Independence Thanksgiving Church Service New York
The Thanksgiving service in recognition of Jamaica’s 53rd year of independence was celebrated at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church, on August 2nd, officiated by Rev Cannon Calvin McIntyre from the Church of the Good Shepherd – who did not disappoint with a barrage of jokes to tickle the mainly Jamaican crowd, while the Rev […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Jamaican International filmmaker and actress, Esther Anderson
Jamaican filmmaker, photographer and actress, Esther Anderson was born on August 4, 1946, in Highgate, St Mary, Jamaica. She had roles in a number of early 1960s British television shows, including Dixon of Dock Green and The Avengers. She played roles in movies such as Henry Levin’s Genghis Khan for Columbia Pictures, Robert Freeman’s The […]
“God Is” – wins 2015 Jamaica Gospel Song Competition
The Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre came alive with praise last Sunday night as the top ten Jamaica Gospel Song Competition finalists offered up their all on stage for a chance to win the prestigious competition. But it was songstress Diamara Neil-Walker with her goose-bump inducing single “God Is” who took home the coveted title as […]
Kirk Diamond “Feeling Myself” (FREESTYLE) featuting Bob Da Builda VIDEO Visual Off “The Journey” Mixtape
Dancehall and Reggae Recording artist Kirk Diamond has recently released his eagerly anticipated “The Journey” Mixtape. Received to rave reviews, “The Journey” produced by Don Dem and Monagallis Sound features music productions from such notables producers as DreDay, Smokeshop, Majah Label Music Group, Diztortion and Galang Records with all tracks written by Kirk himself. “I […]
Kirk Diamond “Feeling Myself” (FREESTYLE) featuting Bob Da Builda Video Visual Off “The Journey” Mixtape
Dancehall and Reggae Recording artist Kirk Diamond has recently released his eagerly anticipated “The Journey” Mixtape. Received to rave reviews, “The Journey” produced by Don Dem and Monagallis Sound features music productions from such notables producers as DreDay, Smokeshop, Majah Label Music Group, Diztortion and Galang Records with all tracks written by Kirk himself. “I […]
Lawsuit Claims Red Stripe Beer Not Brewed in Jamaica
Two individuals filed a lawsuit in a United States federal court on July 29, 2015, in San Diego, California, against London-based company Diageo, claiming that the firm is engaged in unfair and deceptive practices because its Red Stripe beer is not actually brewed in Jamaica. The firm promotes the brew as “Jamaican Style Lager” that […]