Jamaicans react to Bruce Jenner transition to Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner, the Olympian formerly known as Bruce Jenner, is featured on the cover of the July issue of Vanity Fair wearing her hair in loose curls in a white bustier corset. It is her first portrait since transitioning from male to female. It was one of the hottest trending topics on social media. Here are some comments on […]
Florida Non-for-profit Supports Calabar HS Sports Programs and Academic Enhancements
Over the past two year’s Sons of Rabalac, a US based not-for-profit organization, has been dedicated to rebuilding Calabar HS (Kingston, Jamaica) and supporting the improvement of the students and excellence as sportsmen. Through local charitable events such as their annual “Green & Black Celebration,” in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and their annual Soccer & Dominoes […]
What Should I Do About My Ganja Smoking Brother? – Ask a Jamaican Guy
Q: My brother smokes ganja every day. I used to have him babysit for me but I think the ganja has overwhelmed his life. My children love him and he calls me his favorite sister. I am concerned about my children’s safety so I confronted him. I now pay for aftercare elsewhere. He is heartbroken and won’t […]
HBO Offering Jamaican Viewers More Entertainment Options
Through exclusive distribution deals and licensing agreements with four major film studios and various television production houses, the channel brings subscribers in Jamaica a wide array of renowned international content For a limited time, HBO and Flow are offering customers a free preview of the HBO/MAX package and an enhanced HBO On Demand library In […]
Powerhouse Reggae Singers Ras Slick and Jah Cure Team Up for New Summer Scorcher ‘Hold on Me’ Lover’s Rock Song is Set for a June 2 Release
When the likes of two dynamic Reggae vocalists join forces, the only possible result is music magic. And true to form, the incredibly sultry “HOLD ON ME” soars beyond our wildest imagination, positioning itself to heat up the Summer! Better yet, the love-driven tune will warm our hearts for the rest of the year and […]
Jamaican house in shams, neighbours trying to take over
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I need someone to help me find out about my house. I left someone to watch over it and when I didnt send any monies they just abandoned my house. I also got a letter from the National Housing Trust that the neighbours are trying to take it over, claiming that […]
President Obama Issues Proclamation For National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2015
On Friday May 29th, Obama delivered a proclamation for National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2015. The proclamation reads as follows: For centuries, Americans have been united with our Caribbean neighbors not just by friendship and economic cooperation, but also by our common values and ties of kin. From a region of extraordinary beauty, generations of immigrants have […]
Dexta Daps, Freddy Mcgregor, Josey Wales Deliver Strong Performances at Oracabessa Festival
Dancehall newest sensation Dexta Daps, whose popularity soared following a tussle he had with police officers at the Donald Sangster International Airport in MoBay recently, proved his star billing at the second annual Oracabessa Festival at Roy Wilkins Park in NYC. Excitement broke out as the singer, fashionably attired in a designer suit delivered songs […]
Top Tier International Pros Expected for 2015 Makka Pro, July 25th & 26th, 2015, Saint Thomas
The Jamaica Surfing Association’s “2015 Makka Pro” surfing contest is on track for its 9th staging at the now world famous “Makka” surfing beach in Southaven, Yallahs, Saint Thomas on the 25th and 26th of July. The annual affair has become one of the main surfing calendar events in the Caribbean and is attracting participants […]
Doing Wrong When I Want to Do Right!
When king David got up from his bed to walk around on the roof of the palace on that cool spring morning, I do not believe he expected to see what he saw. According to the narrative, “From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful” (2 Samuel 11:2, NIV). What […]