Review: Grace Jerkfest Spices Up A Notch NY’s Sizzling Summer
It’s now history they say. I asked a few friends what they thought about the recent Jerkfest held in NYC. Most people who attended said they thought it was more organized and child-oriented than the ones they had attended in the past. Some who didn’t go asked, “ What’s so different bout dis Jerkfes … […]
The Only Thing That Separates Us Is Us
Caribbean leaders got an eloquent telling-off by Sir Shridath Ramphal when he recently gave the Inaugural G. Arthur Brown Lecture hosted by the Bank of Jamaica in celebration of their 50th Anniversary. Sir Shridath, former Guyana Government Minister, UWI Chancellor and three-term Secretary General of the Commonwealth has spoken on this theme for over three […]
Immigration: Alabama and Georgia’s HB 87
Recently the states of Georgia and Alabama have set a new standard in the enforcement of immigration law. On Georgia passed HB 87 i.e., the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011. However, the State of Alabama set a new national standard for get-tough immigration policy. Alabama’s Governor Robert J. Bentley’s new immigration law […]
Caribbean Publishers Urged To Regroup
President of the Caribbean Publishers Network (CAPNET), Trinidadian Neysha Soodeen says as Caribbean economies begin to emerge from the global recession, the regional publishing industry needs to regroup urgently to take advantage of renewed demands from existing and emerging markets. “We need to equip member publishers to become competitive through the use of new technologies […]
RasTa: A Soul’s Journey Interview: Patricia Scarlett
An eighteen-year veteran of the international television industry, Patricia Scarlett has developed an impressive list of clients, partners and co-producers around the world. As president and owner of Scarlett Media Inc., a television and film distribution consulting company, she has developed ongoing relationships with many international broadcasters and producers. Patricia’s early experience in the industry […]
Jamaica on Film: Movie Locations in Jamaica
Jamaica has long been a sought-after location for filmmakers and producers from around the world because of its unique and captivating environment, friendly local people and exotic settings. Every year, about 150 films are shot in the West Indies, and organizations like JAMPRO work to help film producers bring their projects to the screen. Many […]
Toronto Film Showcase Highlights The Power Of The Diaspora
Revealing the economic power of the Caribbean’s overseas communities, a new documentary will be screened at the 2011 CaribbeanTales Toronto Film Showcase and Market Incubator Program at Harbourfront Centre from September 7 to 17, 2011. The half-hour documentary “Forward Home” will have its world premiere on Wednesday, September 7 at 8 p.m. on the opening […]
Please help me rid of squatters forever and manage my Jamaican property?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I seek your assistance in helping me to get rid of squatters on property belonging to me.The occupants of the property are not tenants of ours. I do not know if they were given occupancy by other and are being charged rent but any such rent is not being paid to […]
Speclarations – Jamaica Independence
Dear Aunty,Is Independence Day! Jamaicans all around the world flying the black, green and gold with pride. For no matter our concern at all that is wrong on JamRock is still our Yahd! The place where our navel string bury. Is still Jamaica, Land we Love! In Washington Der Capital… the usual fanfare will take […]
Jamaica Independence Pictorial from August 6, 1962
The Colony of Jamaica declared independence from the United Kingdom on August 6, 1962. This Jamaica Independence Pictorial showcases photos from the series of events that took place in Jamaica leading up to August 6, 1962.