Book Review: The Tangled Web
About the Book:In the dead of night, international media and entertainment tycoon Logan Armstrong flies back to the island of his birth. Armstrong is on a covert mission, known only to himself and three top government officials. Their plan? A plot to assassinate the corrupt head of state, a dangerous megalomaniac who, in his dirty […]
10 Questions with Gayle Cunningham from Kid Friendly Jamaica
This week we interview Gayle Cunningham the founder of the blog Kid Friendly Jamaica. There are lots to do in Jamaica for adults but what is there to do for children. Gayle has set out on an adventure blogging on what is really there to do in Jamaica for children. The site was recently nominated […]
Modernization of Montego Bay by American Retiree in Jamaica
It was over 16 years ago that I visited Jamaica for the first time. I have seen firsthand how Jamaica and Mobay, in particular, have emerged from the dark shadows of a third world country. These changes didn’t happen overnight. In fact, most of them have occurred in the last five or six years. Jamaica […]
Interview with Jonathan Gosse a co-founder of the Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival and vice president of SMORBA
This week we interview Jonathan Gosse a co-founder of the Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival, Jamaica premiere mountain biking event. The Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival is a week-long mountain biking extravaganza that highlights Jamaica’s unique, vibrant culture and awesome trails. Jonathan is also the Vice President of the St. Mary Off-Road Bicycling Association (SMORBA). This non-profit organization has […]
A conversation with Heneka Watkis-Porter, CEO/Marketing Director of Patwa Apparel
This week we have a conversation with Heneka Watkis-Porter, CEO/Marketing Director of Patwa Apparel. It was always been her dream to own and operate a business and so Heneka started the operation of PATWA Apparel 2 years ago in august, 2007. PATWA Apparel is a brand that is deeply rooted in the culture of the […]
Conversation with creators of the Jamaican film "Out the Gate"
This week we interview The Village Brothers, a directorial team that consists of R Steven Johnson and Qmillion, directors of the Jamaican film “Out The Gate”. The film is a cross cultural urban action/drama that follows the journey of Jamaican E-Dee coming to America to pursue his dreams in the entertainment industry. Shot on location […]
Book Review: A Soh Wi Do It!
About the Book:For more than a decade, Joelle Cohen Wright, wrote hilarious Jamaican interpretations of major news stories and current events have been entertaining readers across the globe. Joelle will be the first to admit that she has the ability to see humor in every aspect of life. Her comedic writings have been ‘viral’ in […]
Valentine’s Day Radio Request show hosted by Jamaicans.com and & Irietimes.com Radio
Jamaicans.com & Irietimes.com Radio is offering sweethearts a special opportunity for Valentine’s Day. Jamaicans.com fans, forum members and site visitors can dedicate a classic love song to their special someone. Dedications may be e-mailed to [email protected],posted in this thread or on our fan page @ http://www.facebook.com/onelovejamaica . Your request should include the name of the […]
Book Review: Ska – An Oral History
About the Book:Ska: An Oral History is the story of ska music, told through the words and narratives of those who invented it. In Jamaica, and later in England, this music defined the culture and social conditions of the people. Through the words of their songs, the uplifting rhythm of their vivacious tunes, and the […]
New Developments at the Atlanta Immigration District Office
With the New Year come several immigration policy changes that are not always transparent to the immigrant population. This article will briefly highlight my recent observations of the Atlanta Immigration District Office, [hereinafter “Atlanta Office”] as it applies to permanent residence and citizenship applications. The Atlanta Office is the local office that administers interviews […]