Thanksgiving Eve in Hollywood, Florida, was a night to remember as the world-famous Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, affectionately known as the ‘Guitar Hotel’ for its distinctive design, played host to an extraordinary celebration. The star studded event marked Rory Stonelove’s 40th anniversary in music, drawing a crowd of admirers to revel in his […]

Miramar, FL – December 13, 2024 – The inaugural in-person staging of the Best of Jamaica Awards dazzled the Jamaican diaspora with an evening of celebration, cultural pride, and recognition. Held on December 12, 2024, at the picturesque Miramar Cultural Center Gardens, the event marked a historic milestone for the celebrated awards platform, which has […]

Thousands of enthusiasts converged on Miramar, Florida, for the 2024 Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, held on Sunday, 10 November 2024, over the Veterans Holiday Weekend. Despite intermittent rain, attendees gathered at the city’s expansive Regional Park to savour authentic island flavours, indulging in a variety of delectable jerk dishes that tantalised taste buds throughout the […]

Renowned 1990s Jamaican dancehall deejay Spragga Benz recently premiered his ‘Unbelievable’ movie, at the Cultural Center in Miramar, Florida. The event featured a glamorous red-carpet event attended by the film’s distinguished cast and a host of A-list celebrities, including Ky-Mani Marley (son of the late reggae icon Bob Marley), Everton Blender, Mad Cobra, Jahshii, fashion […]

This year, the Miami-Broward Carnival celebrated its 40th anniversary with a series of vibrant events. Kicking off the Columbus Day weekend was Panorama. Every year, this celebration of Caribbean culture draws thousands of attendees to Miami, eager to revel in the rich heritage of the region. The 2024 Panorama event took place on Friday, October […]

This past week, on 8th October, in the Oakland Park section of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, legendary Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake unveiled his Butcher’s Barrel restaurant venture in impressive fashion. In addition, there was a recognition ceremony during which Marlon D. Bolton, City Commissioner of nearby Tamarac, Florida, awarded the much-coveted ‘Key to the Region’ to […]

It was pure bacchanal in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale region over the Columbus Day holiday weekend. The Miami-Broward Carnival 2024 extravaganza was a true cultural spectacle, capping off the Caribbean Carnival season with a dazzling display of West Indian music, fashion, and culture. This year marked a special milestone as the Miami-Broward Carnival celebrated its 40th […]

A special event kicked off the celebratory programmes leading up to the Miami-Broward Carnival 2024. Dubbed ‘Authentic Jab-Jab & Ole Mas’, the symposium offered an exciting exploration of Grenada’s vibrant Jab-Jab heritage. This unique event was hosted by Empress J and featured presentations from iconic Grenadian Jab figure ‘Bombo D Jab’, esteemed historian LaTasha Sy-Rah […]

Kicking-off the Labor Day Holiday weekend in South Florida—City of Sunrise to be exact—was the much-anticipated grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of Juici Patties.  In partnership with the Sunrise Chamber of Commerce, this celebratory event delivered a vibrant exhibition of Jamaican culture and cuisine. The Story of Juici Patties Juici Patties started when then […]

Legendary reggae and dancehall icon, Buju Banton, has been making waves since his sold-out shows at New York’s UBS Arena on July 13th and 14th. These performances were especially significant as they marked his first appearances in the U.S. in 13 years. Following this success, the Grammy-winning superstar, also known as Gargamel, announced a 14-date […]