10 Questions with the owners of the clothing line RepJa
This week we interview Omar Thomas, Andre Allen & Prince Graham, the owners of the Caribbean Street wear brand RepJa. They started the company 3 years ago and the brand has risen to one of the most recognizable in the Jamaican/Caribbean community. It is endorsed and worn proudly by many famous Jamaican personalities at home […]
Ten Questions with Alex Morrissey a young Jamaican entrepreneur and creator of Jamaicansmusic.com
This week we do 10 question with Alex Morrissey, a young Jamaican entrepreneur and the creator & CEO of jamaicansmusic.com. Alex is passionate about Jamaican music of every genre and wants to be sure it is preserved online. He recently launched an online reggae mixer with virtual turntables and a mixing board allowing the average […]
A Branding Row or Ego Trip for pawns?
A disappointing incident was reported as the “Branding Row” dated August 19, by another mediahouse. Tivoli Gardens football team players failed to show against Waterhouse in the sport of the football game for the championship cup. Permit me to seize this opportunity to share some concerns, questioning the ethics of the game, and relevant leaders who should inevitably […]
Interview: Wayne Chen explores pathways to Jamaican artists success
Often times Jamaican artists lay blame at entities such as government and businesspersons for their lack of advancing as a nation. On the other hand several factors are being discussed as the rationale for the tardiness in success for numbered Jamaican artists. As an example of aspirations for Jamaican artists, businessman and art aficionado Wayne […]
QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – AUGUST 22, 2010
“The significance of this arrest (the arrest of alleged drug trafficker José Figueroa-Agosto of the Dominican Republic) can’t be overstated. He was the head of a major drug trafficking organization. This arrest shows that the bad guys can be brought to justice.” – Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith, Provost of York College at the City University […]
Jamaicans.com Contest Answers
Answer: The Calabash International Literary Festival was started 2001? Please email us the answer at [email protected] with the title “John Crow’s Devil contest”
Win a signed copy of "John Crow’s Devil" by author Marlon James!!! – Smartphone Cheat Sheet using QR Code
The first 4 people to email us the answer to the question (QR code Cheat sheet available) below will receive a signed copy of Jamaican author, Marlon James, new book “John Crow’s Devil “. We must receive the email by 5:00 pm on September 3rd, 2010. Email us at [email protected] with the subject: John Crow’s […]
Non-Profit Profile: HELP Jamaica! – Education For A Change!
HELP Jamaica! stands for Help Establish Library Projects in Jamaica! and is a registered non-profit organization based in Germany and Jamaica. HELP Jamaica! aspires to build libraries and education centers in needy communities in Jamaica. Why we do what we doJamaica’s high crime rate has been recognized for a long time. An annual murder […]
MSC PLUS, SA, First-Of-Its-Kind Home Improvement And Construction Supply Store Opens In Haiti
MSC PLUS, SA, the first full-service home improvement and construction supply store of its kind in Haiti, has opened a 30,000 square foot facility stocked with more than 10,000 items. Located on Port-au-Prince’s Boulevard du 15 Octobre, less than a kilometer from the new AmericanEmbassy, MSC Plus is stocked with a broad range of construction […]
Book Review: Sprinting into History: Jamaica and the 2008 Olympic Games
About the BookJamaica has long been a global power on the track, having achieved far more medals on a per capita basis than any other country in the Olympics. The impact that the country has made on the global athletic landscape belies its population and geographical size. It was, therefore, not surprising that Jamaica sprinted […]