Farewell Bruckins Queen
The Board of Commissioners, Management and staff of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission salutes the indelible work of Mrs. Dainty Browning Stewart, a talented traditional folk forms Bruckins dancer who fervently demonstrated her love and passion for Jamaica’s culture and heritage. Mrs. Stewart died on June 9, 2015. The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) celebrates […]
On this day in Jamaican History – Maroon Captain Quao & the Windward Peace Treaty
On June 23, 1739 Maroon military leader and hero, Captain Quao (The Invisible Hunter) signed the Windward Peace Treaty to end an eight-year war with the British in eastern Jamaica. Quao was Nanny’s successor. Since 2006 the Charles Town Maroon Community has held an annual Quao Day victory celebration on June 23rd .
Photo Highlights from the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference 2015
The 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference 2015 was held on June 13 -18, 2015 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The daily conference events was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, while the opening Ceremony and conference after party was held at the Hilton Hotel nearby. The conference main goal was to address issues important to […]
Photo Highlights from Caribbean Fashion Week 2015
Pulse Investments, the organizers of Caribbean Fashion Week (CFW) recently celebrated its 15 year anniversary. The event was held June 6th – 15th in Kingston National Indoor Sports Center and attracted several local and top designers from the Caribbean. Pulse was also celebrating its 35th anniversary, as it was founded in 1980 and has maintained […]
Conversation with Heather Elliott-Whitehead, CEO of Jar of Joy Body
Heather Elliott-Whitehead, Marketing Consultant and CEO of Jar of Joy Body™ Body Products, is a small business enterprise advocate and Marketing and Publicity expert in the United States. Based in New York City, Heather runs Elliott PR Group, a multifaceted celebrity and promotional boutique firm with satellite offices in Toronto Canada and London, UK. With […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Chris Blackwell, “the single person most responsible for turning the world on to reggae music.”
Christopher Percy Gordon “Chris” Blackwell was born in Westminster, London to a mother of Jamaican ancestry on June 22, 1937. He is a businessman and former record producer, and the founder of Island Records, which has been called “one of Britain’s great independent labels”. One of Chris Blackwell’s notable achievements was bringing Bob Marley & The Wailers […]
Landlord gets order to refund security deposit in Jamaica
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, A tenant brought me to court for security deposit knowing full well that she stopped paying my rent. I told the Resident Magistrate that I didnt refund her because she owes me rent, and she got a lawyer who planned against me and won. I need to appeal the matter and […]
Reggae Recording Artist ORieL to Take Stage at Jamaica’s REGGAE SUMFEST, July 16th – 18th, 2015, Jamaica
As reggae recording star ORieL gears up for the unprecedented July 2nd summer release of his 2 EP’s “Love SoulJah and Confidence 2.0” on the same day, the artist is preparing to take the stage at what is deemed the Greatest Reggae Show on Earth “Reggae Sumfest”. Started in 1993 Sumfest stage as welcomed some […]
International Reggae Artist Taffari Shares his Personal Journey as “Life’s Changes”
Blind author and political activist Helen Keller once said “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”, those words ring true for international reggae recording artist Taffari. Known for such hits as “Addicted to Music” and “Breakdown Babylon” among an […]
“Taste the Islands” hits 240 million potential viewers
As of next Monday, June 29, “Taste the Islands” – the first Caribbean cooking show on national public television, will be available in over 84% of US television households. That translates to over 240 million potential viewers. This history making production has become an outstanding means of introducing Caribbean culture into every day American life. […]