Reggae Month 2020 is going to be 29 days of mind-blowing entertainment and education. Across the island, we will celebrate, remember, and highlight our musical culture.
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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Standing on the heels of Hope. Over 50 powerful men stepped into action today to show support for female victims of violence. The Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event was a huge success. Read more about it in the article.
Eliminate Violence Against Women and Children
As we focus on eliminiating violence aganst women and children, The Honourabel Minister Olivia Grange reminds us all why it is imporant.
The Active Man
Over the past week, we have had the privilege of attending some very powerful workshops. All the workshops have been geared toward empowering, listening to, and guiding men to become and remain active. What is active? The conferences were put on by many organizations, with one focus; Jamaican Men. CUSO International, a branch of the […]
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”.
Proverbs: The Bridge Between Generations
Proverbs, as defined by Collins Dictionary, are short sentences that people often quote, which give advice or tells you something about life. Not only are they clever, funny and memorable, they also express a desire for tolerance and respect: ‘Howdy and tenk yuh nuh bruk nuh square.’ Proverbs have been passed down through generations and are apart of Jamaica’s intangible culture. Many […]
The History of the Jamaican Parishes
Did you know that there was a time when Jamaica had more than 14 parishes? In fact, back then the number of parishes almost doubled what we have now!
Jamaica has moved from having no parishes before the British invasion to having a total of 22! That number, however, was reduced to 14 in 1867.
5 Animals You’ll Only Find in Jamaica
We’re all familiar with the exploits of animals and adventurers like the Crocodile Hunter and Man vs Wild. But what about animal adventures we can find right here in Jamaica? Here are 5 animals native to Jamaica – you won’t find them anywhere else in the world! The Jamaican swallowtail butterfly a.k.a. Homerus swallowtail (Papilio […]
3 Natural Wonders of Jamaica
The 7 Wonders of the World is a list characterizing the world’s most stunning natural wonders. But did you know about the natural wonders closer to home, right here in Jamaica? These 3 natural Jamaican wonders are known for their rich physical and cultural heritage. If you haven’t already visited them, be sure to put […]