NYC Mayor Brings His Swagger to the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
Queens, NY – New York’s largest Caribbean food event, the Grace Jamaican Jerk festival was jam-packed with entertainment for everyone including New York’s Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane de Blasio who attended the event (July 19) at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. Mayor de Blasio defended the Celebrity Quick-Fire Challenge title he […]
White Guy Does Not Dance Reggae With His Jamaican Girlfriend – Ask a Jamaican Guy
Q: I am just a regular white guy who met and fell in love with a Jamaican girl. We met at a coffee shop. She is the sweetest girl I have ever met. We get along fine until we go to a Caribbean party. She loves to dance. I know you are thinking “white boys” […]
A Hummingbird in Heels: Up Close and Personal with Chantelle Fraser of Bravo TV’s Blood, Sweat, and Heels and owner of Flawless, NYC.
Sunday nights on Bravo have not been the same since the spunky diva from Great Britain joined the cast of Blood, Sweat, and Heels. Now known for her witty lines and impeccable style, Chantelle Fraser has ignited our television screens with her spicy wit and immeasurable Jamaican charm. We visited her Flawless, NYC office to […]
UK Based Dancehall Artist K’More Releases Summer Anthem Contender “Up Deh” Video
Summer season has kicked off in full bloom with many contenders as THE summer anthem. Amid a plethora of musical choices, UK based dancehall artist K’More delivers “Up Deh”, a fun, catchy hit bound dancehall track. Produced by Yellow Moon Records for More Music Ent, “Up Deh” has been blazing the airwaves and has become […]
Affidavit was not enough for Jamaica Court
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, The man who I am suing did not collect the summons directly from the process server. The process server wrote on the affidavit that the man sent his helper to the gate to collect it. The Big Court says the Affidavit is not sufficient. I do not want my case thrown […]
Making History: Reggae Boyz Face U.S. in Gold Cup Semi-Final
In the first-ever all-Caribbean quarterfinal match in CONCACAF Gold Cup history, Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz vanquished Haiti and will face the USA team in the semi-final in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 22. Ryan Thompson achieved four saves and a number of critical interventions on crosses to stop Haiti from getting the win. The final score was […]
“I like Being Jamaican Because of the Food!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
We have started a feature “Smile Jamaica” to highlight some positives about Jamaica. This week we ask “What about being Jamaican makes you smile?” “What about Jamaica do you miss?” I like Being Jamaican Because of the Food The One thing I miss about Jamaica is Royal Blu Mi Miss Jamaican Party Bad!!! Please take […]
Photo Highlights: Groovin In The Park 2015, New York
Groovin In The Park 2015 by all accounts was a much better production this year than last year. The layout was greatly improved giving the general audience a better view of the stage unlike last year when it was blocked by the skyboxes. One was able to move around quite freely all the way […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending July 17th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- NATIONAL ID SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY 2020—07/12/15 The Jamaican government plans to roll out a National Identification System (NIDS) for all residents of the island by 2020. According to Onika Miller, the permanent secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, said that the Public Administration and […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – A Mother’s Influence
According to the first chapter of 1 Samuel, Hannah, after giving birth to and weaning her first child Samuel, promptly “brought him unto the house of the Lord in Shiloh” (v. 24). There she vowed “as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord” (v. 28) and left her boy in the […]