From Soldier duty to Grammy to philanthropist, to honoree, to consummate professional. Shaggy has become one of the many people that Jamaica can and should feel proud of.
Hennessy Artistry: Dancehall Acoustic
Setup to be a cool relaxed night with the stars....NOT!!! The Fire man and Jah Vinci were set to blaze a new path into the hearts of all in attendance. Hennessy Artistry: Dancehall Acoustic started the Christmas season with more heat and More Fiya!!!!
Queens of Reggae Island Honorary Ceremonies (QORIHC)
Last Saturday, the atmosphere of the Courthleigh Auditorium vibrated with excitement and anticipation at the beginning of the ceremony. This year was the fourth staging of QORIHC which aims to honour and recognize hard-working female industry players.
National Heroes’ Day
We are who we are today because of selfless many who toiled before us. These individuals envisioned life beyond oppression and slavery. Not only did they devote their lives to ensuring that their vision came to fruition, but some were also imprisoned while others were killed. Today we refer to these valiant individuals as our “heroes”.
Service ABOVE Self: Mr Sewell and Miss Walford
Chevon Sewell and La Shawn Walford are both student volunteers who attend the University Of Technology, Jamaica and Nothern Caribbean University, respectively. These two students travel to Boys Town Primary and Infant School every Friday to give free Mathematics lessons to the grade six students.
Jamaica commemorates World Standards Day
On Monday, October 14, Jamaica joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Standards Day 2019 under the theme ‘Video Standards Create a Global Stage’.
Shelly-Ann Cawley: The Powerhouse
We likkle but wi talawah!!! This is a perfect statement when remembering Shelly-Ann Cawley. She is a powerhouse like no other and is a world renowned professional who we all should look up to.
Protecting Jamaican Bananas
As Jamaica moves to implement measures to address the potential threat of the Tropical Race 4 (TR4) disease, which affects bananas, plantains and Heliconia, the national task force, assigned by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries held its first official meeting at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices. Taskforce meets on Tropical Race 4 […]
My outlook on Jamaica as a British Jamaican – PART 2 // Identity and Culture
Hopefully, you have read part 1 of my blog series ‘Welcome Home’. In part 2, I talk more about celebrating identity, my cross-cultural identity as a Black British and how it’s perceived overseas. Read part 1 first then continue on to part 2. Identity Clash – Who Am I? I have never watched so much […]
Johnson Smith Brainstorms How To Boost Trade-In The Commonwealth
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith will join 52 Trade Ministers within the Commonwealth grouping, to explore strategies to boost trade with a special focus on inclusive and sustainable trade and the Connectivity Agenda across the Commonwealth. This Second Meeting of the Commonwealth Trade Ministers will be held […]