Makka Pro Shaping up to Be Biggest yet!
The Jamaica Surfing Association’s annual professional surfing contest, the “Makka Pro” is promising to be one of the best in its nine year history. With a purse of over a million Jamaican dollars in cash and prizes, the event is expected to attract top pro surfers from around the Caribbean and the region. With international […]
“Ray Donovan” Returns for Its Third Season next Monday, Exclusively on Hbo in the Caribbean
HBO announced the return of the Critics’ Choice Television Award-winning drama series Ray Donovan, premiering its third season on Monday, July 13 at 21:00 hrs. AST* in the Caribbean. Ray Donovan (Golden Globe® nominee Liev Schreiber) is Los Angeles’ best professional fixer, the man called in to make the city’s celebrities, superstar athletes, and business […]
Errol Moore’s New Album “Good Morning Jah” Available Now
Multi-talented, veteran reggae musician Errol Moore has released his latest project “GOOD MORNING JAH”. The highly anticipated album was released on June 30 is being distributed by VPAL Music. “GOOD MORNING JAH” is now available digitally worldwide via all major digital music retailers. In order to whet the appetites of Errol Moore’s fans, Island Gruve […]
Fay Ann Lyons Releases Solo Debut EP Raze
Trinidad & Tobago soca superstar Fay Ann Lyons released her debut EP Raze (VP, Jun 23) and the title track’s video (directed by Fay Ann and Titan VCD). The 4-song set is available now on iTunes and features her latest hits and 2015 Carnival anthems (“Raze,” “Break the World, ” “Catch Me” and “Don’t Tempt […]
Diaspora Group Supports Health Ministry’s Focus on Primary Health Care
The Santa Cruz Centre of Excellence in St. Elizabeth recently received several items from a small Diaspora group which noted that the donation represents its support of the Health Ministry’s focus on enhancing primary health care. Co-chair, Jamaican Diaspora Health Sector Northeast USA, Mrs. Claudette Powell said the Diaspora group recognizes and supports the Ministry’s […]
On this day in Jamaican history: The Jamaica Labour Party founded
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) was founded on 8 July 1943 by Alexander Bustamante as the political wing of the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union. The JLP is one of the two major political parties in Jamaica, the other being the People’s National Party (PNP). The JLP won the 1944 general elections with 22 of the […]
“Mountainous” Prestige: Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains Named World Heritage Site by UN
Jamaica’s Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains have been added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Prestigious World Heritage List. During the 33rd session of the World Heritage Committee meeting in Bonn, Germany, the designation represents the first such honor for Jamaica, as well as the first “mixed (cultural and natural)” […]
Photo Highlights from Anancy Festival 2015 in Orlando
This year Osceola County in the Orlando, Florida area hosted it’s first annual Anancy Festival. The event kick started Caribbean Heritage Month on June 6, 2015 from 12-5 PM at the Lil’ Explorers Pre-School property in St. Cloud, Florida. Below are some photo highlights of the event.
JCDC Now Accepting Entries For The Big Stage
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Youth and Culture is now accepting entries for the 2015 Big Stage Competition. The competition is been held for the second time, seeks to identify, promote and train talents in the areas of: Dance, Singing, Dee Jay, Stand-up Comedy, Novelty Acts, Signing and […]
Shaggy Brings Jamaican Vibes to New York City’s Rockefeller Center
Yesterday, Grammy-winning Jamaican recording artist Shaggy performed live on NBC’s TODAY Show at the latest installment of the Toyota Concert Series at Rockefeller Plaza. Sponsored by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), fans and supporters created a sea of Jamaican flags as Shaggy opened up the stage with his newest single “I Need Your Love,” followed […]