UWI Mona Chess Team Beats Yale University, Makes Credible Showing at International Tournament
The Pan-American Intercollegiate Chess Championship tournament has recognized the chess team of the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, as the second-best international team. The team won the honor at the 60th staging of the tournament, which was held in Texas and included 42 college and university chess teams from around North America and […]
Jamaica Year in Review 2013
Jamaica’s 2013 political news included the story of Andrew Holness and how he survived a challenge to his leadership of the Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) from former colleague Audley Shaw. Other major political stories were the resignation of Arthur Williams from Jamaica’s Senate after Andrew Holness asked that all Opposition senators sign undated letters of […]
All Jamaicans Are Suspects to Trinidad Immigration & Customs: My Personal Experience by Jamaican Actor Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley – January 2014
I had my worst travel experience entering the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago last night and I’m sorry to say it but Jamaicans are Targeted and Profiled because it happened to me and my wife. A. J. Nicholson Mr. Minister of Foreign Affairs there is much work to be done. We were suspects […]
VIDEO: The Diaspora Monster A Personal Perspective & Response to Shaggy’s Comments
Last week, Shaggy ignited a firestorm among members of the diaspora. He made disparaging comments that basically denied the very existence of active diaspora community leaders, insinuating that the diaspora isn’t organizing and quote – “actively supporting causes in Jamaica”. Before observing the statement he made word for word, I admit I was defending […]
No utility bill, what can I use for bailing a Jamaican citizen under arrest
QUESTION: Dear Legal wiz, My nephew who is living on rented property got arrested. They are allowing him bail, but the person who wants to help him does not have any utility bills. Its been going forever Can you help us? Marsha Martin RESPONSE: Dear Marsha, The bail process requirements differ from station to […]
Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the Week: "Who Said What?"
“I am not happy about my performance and behavior. I have stayed away from such clashes over the years, and always said I would never clash with another female artiste as I find it degrading to women and so I have always avoided a clash” – Do you know which Jamaican Celebrity said that this […]
Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the 2013: "Who Said What?"
“I know what it is to not have the things that I want, so I work hard to make sure that at the end I can do the things that I want to do, especially when it comes to my family and helping in my community and assisting where I need to” – Do you […]
‘Tenants’ at war over Kingston business property recently left by dead owners
QUESTION: Dear Legal wiz, I am a tenant in a building in the downtown Kingston area. The owner who collected rent and his son who followed him died. For over two years now no rent is being collected, and it does not seem anyone will come to claim this building anytime soon. The water has […]
The Fourth Annual Miami Reggae Festival
See more pictures in our photo gallery The fourth annual Miami Reggae Festival at Peacock Park is an annual event Hosted by Rockers Movement. This year’s event was subtitled – One Love Nutrifest because it was also an integration of the principals that are at the root of reggae music – our connectedness as world […]
Top Ten Jamaican Celebrity Quotes of the Week: "Who Said What?"
“My Tess. What an incredible journey you have taken us all on. You came out on top in so many ways. The pride I feel is indescribable. Thanks to everyone who voted, bought the singles and tuned in week after week to support her. The love is real. Here’s to a long, beautiful, successful career. […]