On this day in Jamaican history: Bounty Killer
On June 12, 1972 dancehall entertainer, Bounty Killer (born Rodney Basil Price) was born in Trenchtown area of downtown Kingston, Jamaica. Rodney was a child when his family moved to Riverton City (formerly known as Dungle), and finally Seaview Gardens, Kingston. One of nine children to his mother “Miss Ivy” and father, owner of a small sound system, […]
Caribbean Soca Queen Brings Special Show to Miramar Cultural Center
Crowned the undisputed “Queen of SOCA” by fans worldwide, her powerful, emotional vocals and high-energy live shows are legendary in Caribbean music. Alison Hinds will bring all that and more, to the Miramar Cultural Center on Friday, June 19th at 8:00 p.m. for a one-of-a-kind show in celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The show will […]
GraceKennedy to Stage Seventh Education Run Fundraiser
In its continued bid towards nation building, GraceKennedy launched its seventh annual Education Run on June 9 at the company’s Headquarters at 73 Harbour Street in Kingston, announcing that cycling would be a new feature of this year’s event. The GraceKennedy Education Run is the Grace and Staff Community Development Foundation’s main fundraising event. The […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Usain Bolt won the Laureus World Sportsman
On June 11, 2009 Usain Bolt won his first Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award for his record- breaking performance in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Bolt also won the award in 2010 and 2013. The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual award ceremony honoring remarkable individuals from the world of sports along with the greatest […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Michael and Beverly Manley
On June 11, 1972 the Hon. Michael Manley became Jamaica’s second Prime Minister in office to get married when he married 27- year-old radio and television personality Miss Beverly Anderson. Michael Manley was married five times throughout his life. In 1946 he married Jacqueline Kamellard but the marriage was dissolved in 1951. Manley then married Thelma […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Eric Donaldson
On June 11, 1947 reggae singer-songwriter Eric Donaldson was born in St. Catherine, Jamaica. Donaldson has won the Jamaican Festival Song Competition six times, in 1971, 1977, 1978, 1984, 1993, and 1997. His winning 1971 entry, “Cherry Oh Baby”, launched him into the limelight, although he had been composing and recording since 1964. “Cherry Oh […]
MoneyGram Boosts LASCO Financial Revenue
Jacinth Hall-Tracey, managing director of LASCO Financial Services Limited. Services Limited The company recorded $680 million in income, derived from margins on buying and selling foreign currency; sending and receiving remittances; and interest earned on loans for the 12-month period. Comparatively, it generated $595 million in revenue the year before. Growth in LASF’s loan book, […]
Mayberry ups holding in LASCO Financial to $314m
PEART… It offers a great growth potential. MAYBERRY Investments Ltd acquired 20 per cent of Lasco Financial Services (LASF) in a series of transactions yesterday that upped its holding to some $314 million in value. “It offers a great growth potential,” stated Gary Peart, Mayberry chief executive officer, in a phone interview with the Jamaica […]
VP Records Gets Summer Season Started with Sounds of Soca
VP Records gets the party started this summer with soca’s hottest sounds. To kick off the season, Soca Gold 2015 will be released on June 30 to deliver the genre’s top anthems. For over two decades, the top-selling compilation has been the ultimate Carnival soundtrack from the Caribbean islands and beyond. This year’s collection features […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Marcus Garvey
On this day in Jamaican history: On June 10, 1940 died in London, England. His remains were later interned at the National Heroes Park, Kingston Jamaica. Marcus Garvey was born in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on August 17, 1887 and was Jamaica’s first National Hero. […]