Bacchanal Jamaica’s Beach J’ouvert, April 23, 2011, James Bond Beach, St Mary
An expression of freedom, fun and a truly festive experience awaits you at the annual staging of Bacchanal Jamaica’s Beach J’ouvert. Beach J’ouvert will take place on Saturday April 23rd 2011 on James Bond Beach, Oracabessa, St. Mary, gates open at 1pm. The entertainment line up features Destra Garcia and her band supported by a […]
Interview Jamaican, Simone Harris, founder of “Choreography is Copyrightable”
This week we interview Jamaican, Simone Harris, founder of “Choreography is Copyrightable”. The “Choreography is Copyrightable” is an initiative designed to inform and educate choreographers about their rights under copyright law. According to Harris, “choreographers in the Caribbean region have for far too long been treated as the forgotten creators of original content….they have just […]
Conversation with Jamaican Based Fashion Designer, Lubica
This week we interview Jamaican fashion designer, Lubica. Originally from Slovak Republic, Lubica now resides in Kingston, where she has a small boutique store, Base Kingston & Belle. Most recently she has formed a partnership with Tami Chynn to design a new clothing line. Here is our conversation with Lubica. Q: Thanks for taking some […]
A Conversaton with Jamaican Fashion Blogger, James Black
This week we speak to Jamaican Fashion Blogger James Black. JB, as she is fondly known , blogs what’s hot in fashion in Jamaica and abroad at the JB Style Zone. She is also the Co-Director of a Jamaican female clothing line called ‘Yahdie Conscious’ and also has a a line of headpieces called ‘GlamHEAD’. […]
The Upbeat Dad: Dating 101 For the Divorced Dad
If you’re familiar with The Upbeat Dad, you probably know that I went through a divorce in the early 2000s. You probably also know that I got remarried in 2009. I am fortunate to have two children – one from each of my marriages. Now, that’s not the way I planned it when I got […]
The Upbeat Dad: Making the Most of Your Time as a Single Dad
Since I started the Upbeat Dad last October, I’ve developed a running list of ideas to write about. Ideas come to me at different points throughout the day or night and I simply take out my Blackberry and add to the list. A couple of months ago my 12 year old daughter said to me, […]
Make the most of the International Year of Youth
Twenty six (26) years ago in 1985, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) observed the first International Year of Youth (IYY) on the theme Participation, Development and Peace. Citizens of the 1970/80s were hag-ridden by political and socio-economic turmoil and youths, like those who struggled against Apartheid in South Africa, were at the forefront of […]
What is Jamaica, the brand?
What are the images your mind conjures when you think of Jamaica? Sunny beaches, ganja and guns perhaps? Or how about laid back work ethic, homophobia or backward banana republic on the brink of civil unrest? Credible words or great misnomers? An American colleague remarked, “My wife and I have been going to Jamaica now […]
Book Review – 118 Degrees Delicious
About the Book118 Degrees Delicious is a collection of delicious healthy live vegan raw food recipes. These simple recipes will inspire healthier choices while satisfying even the most discriminating of palates! All recipes are dairy and gluten free and include complete nutritional information! Reviews:Finally! A raw/vegan cookbook with delicious, creative and 100% original recipes. Mullally […]
11 Questions for 2011 With Peter Lloyd
Peter Lloyd is a face and voice that Jamaicans have grown up with for nearly 20 years. From numerous films and TV, where he is remains the popular Matthew Robinson on Jamaica’s #1 drama Royal Palm Estate, to radio and theatre, Peter Lloyd is currently enjoying success as a recording and performing artiste. A Rasta […]