Children Of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Announces Child Month Benefit Raffle Winners
NEW YORK – July 27, 2015 – COJO CELEBRATES BENEFIT RAFFLE WINNERS – Children Of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Founder & Chairman Gary Williams (right) pose with grand prize winner Michael Williams (left) and Myrna Peart, second prize winner of this year’s Child Month Benefit Raffle on Saturday, July 25. Mark Crawford, who won the third […]
What’s in it for me? What does Jamaica have to offer me?
Reaching out to a friend who was born in Jamaica but left as a child, I asked the question – would you invest in Jamaica? Her response was, “What does Jamaica have to offer me?” That answer left a profound impression on me. For someone like me born and bred on the island who left […]
Marlon James Becomes the First Jamaican author to make the prestigious Man Booker long list
Jamaican author Marlon James is in the running for the prestigious 2015 Man Booker Prize for fiction in the United Kingdom. He is the first Jamaican author to ever have made the list of contenders for the $78,000 prize. His novel, “A Brief History of Seven Killings,” tells the story of the attempted assassination of […]
Jersey City Reggae Fusion Band Kiwi Will Release New Album a Room with a View Featuring the Wailers’ Josh David Barrett On August 28 via VPAL
VP Records’ subsidiary label and distribution arm VPAL Music will release Jersey City reggae-fusion ensemble Kiwi’s third full-length album A Room With A View on August 28, 2015. Kiwi finesses their melodic approach and strips down their sound to its rawest, most rhythmic elements on the new album. Rooted in reggae rhythms and tropicália-inspired melodies, […]
Caribbean Authors Promoted at Harlem Book Fair
Bazba Theatrical Players Ltd (Bazba) reported good exposure for the Caribbean authors who they represented at the 17th annual Harlem Book Fair which was held on July 18, 2015 in Harlem, New York City. Bazba was the official flagship carrier of the English Language Caribbean books at the fair. It was an all-day, indoor and […]
American Airlines to Launch Nonstop Service to Jamaica from the West Coast
Today, Jamaica confirmed that American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, will add nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay starting December 18, 2015. In response to high demand, the carrier’s new route, currently open for sale, will give the West Coast market direct access to Jamaica twice a […]
Bruck up Teams with Producer Teetimus on New Single ‘Cry’
Years after originating the wildly popular “Bruck Up” dance and becoming an international sensation, songwriter and recording artist George “Bruck Up” Adams is focused on moving the masses in an exciting way. He leads off summer 2015 with his single “Cry”, born out of a personal moment for the artiste. “It was a moment that […]
Switching Allegiances: One More Jamaican Sprinter Moves On To Represent Another Country
Winston Barnes, a former sprinter from Jamaica College, will now be representing Turkey in athletic competitions. Barnes, who will be known as Emre Zafer Barnes, joined three other Jamaican sprinters who decided to switch their allegiance to compete for various Arab countries. Former Wolmer’s Boys’ sprinter Jacques Harvey made the switch to Turkey earlier and is […]
Photo Highlights of Jamaica’s 53rd Independence Service of Praise & Thanksgiving in London
In celebration of Jamaica’s 53rd Anniversary of Independence, the Jamaican High Commission of the United Kingdom hosted a special Service of Praise and Thanksgiving. The special Service of Praise and Thanksgiving was held on Saturday, 25th July 2015 at 11 o’clock at the Emmanuel Centre 9-23 Marsham Street, London SW1P 3DW. Here are photos from […]
VP Records Dominates U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart This Week
This week, the world’s largest reggae label and distrubutor VP Records holds the No. 1, 2 and 3 spot on the U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart. Their annual compilation Reggae Gold debuts at the top spot with Jah Cure’s new album The Cure landing the second position (from No. 1 last week) and Soca Gold […]