‘Betta Mus Come’ must be seen
On October 7 many theatre enthusiasts including a few good Jamaican, ‘soldiers at heart’ stormed the entrance to Carib Theatre, Cross Roads for ‘Better Mus Come’ – the premiere. After about two hours of exciting chit and chatter, they easily flowed into Theatre # 1 for what was to be the reflection of Jamaican life […]
Book Review–Turn Your Passion Into Profit
About the book Walt Goodridge’s Turn Your Passion Into Profit can help you find your purpose, discover your passion, create a product based on that passion, and sell it for profit! If you’ve ever dreamed of earning a living, or just some extra cash doing that one thing that you’ve always loved to do, then […]
Jamaican in China!–Let the Adventure Begin!
Walt’s PassionProfit Philosophy: The only way to take control of your life, raise your standard of living and move beyond merely surviving is to create your own unique product or service that you offer to increasing numbers of people in exchange for the things of value that you desire. This simple formula applies to countries […]
10 Questions with Peggy Llewellyn, NHRA Pro-Stock Motorcycle Drag Racer of Jamaican descent.
This week we interview Peggy Llewellyn, NHRA Pro-Stock Motorcycle Drag Racer, of Jamaican and Mexican descent. She is the first black woman to win a professional motorsports event, racing at the NHRA POWERade event (Dallas) in 2007 and earning an appearance in the inaugural Countdown to 4 and Countdown to 1, finishing in the POWERade […]
Interview with four-time Emmy Award winning comedic reporter, Jamaican, Johnathan Walton
This week we interview Johnathan Walton. A graduate from Campion College, he is a Jamaican born, four-time Emmy Award winning, comedic TV reporter, stand-up comedian and TV producer. His TV career began at WSVN-TV the FOX affiliate in Miami, Florida as a Special Projects segment producer. He later moved to San Antonio, Texas to be the […]
Stage Set For Jamaica’s Hosting Of CMEx Conference, September 30 – October 4, 2010
Jamaica’s capital city, Kingston, is set to host the 19th staging of the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) on Sustainable Tourism. The conference, which takes place from September 30 to October 4, 2010, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel will explore the theme “Tourism: Linkages for Growth.” Over the four days, delegates will examine the economic impact […]
Saint Lucia Prime Minister “Counting” On Diaspora
Saint Lucia’s citizens abroad are critically important to the development of the island nation, and its government is not going to overlook them. That was the assurance Prime Minister Stephenson King gave to nationals over the weekend when he addressed them at Brooklyn’s Saint Lucia House, where he pledged both political and financial commitments to […]
Award Winning Caribbean Writers To Launch 5th Season Of Brooklyn Literary Series, October 15, 2010
Poets & Passion, the Caribbean Cultural Theatre monthly celebration of the work of Caribbean writers, kicks off its fifth season with award winning writers Marlon James and Tiphanie Yanique at the Downtown Brooklyn campus of St. Francis College, 182 Remsen Street, on Friday, October 15 at 7pm. Mr. James, who will be launching the paperback […]
Women Beware, Navigating Relationships with Jamaican Men – A Balanced Perspective
When it comes to relationships in Jamaica, it’s important to approach them with caution and a clear understanding of cultural dynamics when it comes to Jamaican men. While Jamaica is known for its warm and welcoming people, it’s wise to be mindful of the complexities that can arise in romantic relationships, especially those involving individuals […]
How Much Luck Do You Need?
“How much luck do you need?” Not a question most of us ever consider but one that could be profoundly insightful. At work I have a vase on my desk with some bamboo stalks growing in water. I had placed them there to add greenery to my workspace and maybe even bring myself some luck […]