Known as the “Jamaican Santa Claus” for his philanthropy and giving back to the island, the producer, businessman, and artist manager of stars like Shenseea and Ding Dong Ravers, Romeich Major, has partnered with Pickney Pampering to make the Christmas holiday bright for those in the wards at Jamaica’s Children’s Homes. Showcased On Instagram On […]

In November 2023, in Lauderhill, Florida, the Louise Bennett-Coverley Heritage Council teamed up with the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center to put on an encore presentation of ‘Ol’ Time Sinting Come Back Again’—the hilarious Jamaican pantomime production that has been a timeless classic for over a decade.  Prior to the encore staging of this magnificent production, there […]

Miramar, Florida was once again the epicenter of all things Caribbean all courtesy of this year’s 21st installment of the tasty Grace Jamaican Jerk Food Festival. Held on Sunday November 12, 2023 during the Veterans Holiday Weekend, thousands of patrons flocked to the City’s spacious Regional Park to indulge themselves in the vibrant and aromatic […]

After the dust settled at the Miami Carnival Costume Parade, Ramajay Mas International was crowned Band of the Year, followed by Dingolay Mas in second place, Gen X Carnival in third, and then with Euphoria Mas and Big and Strong/One Island rounding out the top five. The bands listed to be featured on the road […]

Jamaica’s national women’s football team, the Reggae Girlz, announced that they have withdrawn from the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup Qualifiers. Calling the decision one of the most difficult they’ve had to make, team members Allyson Swaby, Deneisha Blackwood, and Rebecca Spencer agreed that it was necessary to take drastic action “to put an end to […]

The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) announced that Jamaicans Michael Blake, Stephen “Cat” Coore, and Jacky Wright will be honored at the 30th Annual Caribbean American Heritage (CARAH) Awards Gala on November 17, 2023. The event, which will take place at the JW Marriott in Washington DC, is the premier celebration of the achievements of […]

Produced by the Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee, Presented by Carib Beer, Powered by Utopia Carnival Cruise & Festival, and Hosted by Visit Fort Lauderdale, Miami Carnival’s 2023 Panorama Steel Pan Competition took place at Central Broward Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida on Friday, October 6.  The participating list of bands included:  Lauderhill Steel […]

It was a momentous occasion last week in Plantation, Florida at the Island Space Caribbean Museum, which played host to VP Records’ Matriarch, Patricia Chin (affectionately referred to as ‘Miss Pat’’), as part of Jamaica Consul General Oliver Mair’s Lecture Series.  The discussion and Q & A session with Miss Pat was moderated by Calibe […]

For the first time in its history, the T20 Cricket World Cup is set to be held at the Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, South Florida. During the ceremony to officially designate Broward County Stadium as one of the venues for the 2024 tournament, the Director of Broward Parks and Recreation, Dan West said that he […]

Between 2005 and 2007, Jamaica spent more than Ja$3.0 billion to raise up the Trelawny facility and to rehabilitate Sabina Park in preparation for hosting matches for the then ICC 2007 Cricket World Cup. From my perspective, it was never a wise investment (business-wise) but the arguments presented at the time alluded to the importance of […]