A Conversation with Loreto Lazo on Weddings in Jamaica at the Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Hotel
Planning a wedding in Jamaica? We recently had a conversation with Loreto Lazo, Resort Weddings Manager, at Iberostar Rose Hall Beach & Spa Resorts in Montego Bay. We asked her about the current trends and tips for having a wedding in Jamaica. Here is our conversation with Loreto on weddings in Jamaica. What type of […]
Shattering Barriers: Jamaican Filmmaker Works to Encourage Positive View of Deaf, People of Color
The winner of the Best Narrative Short at the 2015 Jamaica Film Festival, “The Shattered Mind,” was made by Ann Marie Bryan, a filmmaker of Jamaican parentage who uses her experiences as a deaf person to “expose the human side of deaf and hard of hearing people from all backgrounds, especially people of color,” Born […]
Former UM Player Announces Plans for His $5 Million Lawsuit Settlement with UPS
Former University of Miami (UM) football player and Timeless Entertainment, Chief Executive of Operations, Rasheed Ali, 29, announces his plans with his $5 million lawsuit settlement he won this past week with the United Parcel Service (UPS). Ali will utilize his successful background in entertainment as a platform to spread his wealth. He plans to […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley
On this day in Jamaican History, July 21st, 1978, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley was born to the late international Reggae superstar Robert Nesta Marley and former Miss World Cindy Breakspeare. Damian’s nickname Junior Gong is derived from his father’s nickname of Tuff Gong. Damian has been performing since the age of 13. Damian’s biggest […]
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 […]