Ed Bartlett: “Re-name Jamaica Memory Bank in honour of Olive Lewin”
A call has been made by former Minister of Tourism, The Hon. Ed Bartlett for the renaming of Jamaica’s Memory Bank to “The Olive Lewin Repository of Oral History”. It was standing room only at the Olive Lewin Heritage Foundation’s first Anniversary event which was held at the Broward SW Regional Library auditorium in Pembroke […]
Duane Stephenson and Taurus Riley gets introspective for Ghetto Religion
Talented Reggae Crooner Duane Stephenson, who is gearing up for his Tour in Africa this summer, has just finished shooting his latest music video for the single “Ghetto Religion” from his “Dangerously Roots” album. The single; a cover of the 2003 R&B track by R Kelly featuring Wyclef Jean, depicts the life of those who […]
BREAKING BARRIERS – From the shores of Montego Bay to the House of Commons England’s first female bishop to be honored in Los Angeles
The Reverend Prebendary Rose Hudson-Wilkin, holding the historic title as the 79th Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons as well as to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, will be honored by the Jamaican Community in Los Angeles on August 2, 2015. Reverend Hudson-Wilkin is the first woman and first person of colour […]
Braata Productions Goes Online to Raise Funds for Trinidad Tour
Braata Productions, a New York based cultural non-profit, has joined the list of charitable organizations turning to crowdfunding as a means of raising funds. As the organization prepares for its regional summer tour to Trinidad to participate in the New Waves! 2015/Dancing While Black Performance Lab, July 22 to August 1, 2015, the non-profit theater […]
Conversation with Leneen Faith the Jamaican author of The Adventures of Peacebe and the Heartwatch
This week we have a conversation with Leneen Faith the Jamaican author and creator of The Adventures of Peacebe and the Heartwatch. Faith was compelled to write this 8 book character education series after realizing the need to get children excited about being kids with character! She’s always had a passion for children, and wants to […]
Presidential Gratitude: Obama Thanks Reggae Artist Tony Rebel For Song
Barack Obama, the President of the United States, has expressed his thanks to Tony Rebel, the popular deejay and social activist, for sending a copy of the song “Blackman Redemption.” Obama sent a letter to Rebel on June 11, 2015, stating how he was “moved” by the activist’s generosity. Tony Rebel, whose given name is […]
Duane Stephenson and Taurus Riley gets introspective for Ghetto Religion
Talented Reggae Crooner Duane Stephenson, who is gearing up for his Tour in Africa this summer, has just finished shooting his latest music video for the single “Ghetto Religion” from his “Dangerously Roots” album. The single; a cover of the 2003 R&B track by R Kelly featuring Wyclef Jean, depicts the life of those who […]
Photo Highlights: The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Mango Festival 2015 – Celebrating the colorful mangos of Jamaica
The 23rd Annual International Mango Festival was a celebration of the colorful mangoes of Jamaica. Mango fans were able to sample and purchase many of the popular mangoes in Jamaica including “East Indian”, Blackie”, “Bombay” and “Julie. The 2-day event was held on July 11 & 12 at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables. […]
Can you research if the land I bought in Jamaica was sold
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, In 2008, my husband and I started to purchase a piece of land in Negril. We separated and the person who was selling died not long after that. Before she died, she did another sales agreement and the attorney who did both agreements and collected my money is no longer in […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Former Queen of Dancehall, Lady Saw – Marion Hall
On July 12th 1972, the former Queen of Dancehall, Lady Saw (born Marion Hall) was born in Saint Mary, Jamaica. Lady Saw started her career with local sound systems at the age of fifteen. Her performances brought her to the attention of record producers and she recorded her first single “Love Me or Lef Me”. She […]