Jamaica is on a push for gender equality across all sectors. With that in mind, the Bureau of Gender Affairs works to create opportunities for this reality.
JaRIA Honour Awards Hit the Right Notes
The Ministry of Culture has spearheaded the annual Reggae Month celebrations, since 2008. With this intention, the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) powers the execution of the Reggae Month activities. Throughout the month of February each year, it would appear that the world paused from all of her other work, to focus on Jamaica’s musical […]
Windscream Posse – Wi Squeegee a Wi Life
‘Laughter is the best medicine’, if that statement is true, then everybody who watched the Windscream Posse is definitely healed. Laughter and excitement filled the theatre, from the little children to the elders were in a laughing fit. Long after the play, patrons congregated to discuss the spectacular show. Some described it as ‘interesting and […]
Tori Haber: The Creative
Tori Haber is a young, smart and talented creative who's on a mission to becoming the best version of herself. This photophile is determined to make a positive impact worldwide.
Reggae Films in the Park, February 2020
Reggae films is a new and important genre within the film industry. Yet again, Jamaica has produced world class content based on our Tallawah culture.
Happy Birthday Uncle Charlie, you are a hero
Not all heroes wear capes. Normally, when people hear the word “hero”, they think of Marvel or DC characters with some form of superpower. Some think of soldiers, doctors and any other person who risks their life for our country and its people. In Jamaica, the term ‘hero’ is associated with our national heroes. However, […]
You Gotta Be Different If You Want Different
Being stuck in a rut is not cool. We come up with so many 'reasons' why we just can't move on but the truth is, we just have not decided to 'move different' as Nichole McIntosh puts it.
This short motivational video is our way of reminding you just how powerful you are. You have every second of your life to make the choice to live a different life. Start with 'Yes'.
Shawnna Smith – The Visionary
February is annually celebrated as Black History Month in the Western Hemisphere. It is a celebration of achievements by our black people and a time for recognizing our role in history. Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting some amazing people who have overcome various struggles and rose to the top. Many women […]
An Icon Awarded
Welcome to the city of Miramar. That was the blaring message sent to the patrons who attended the Black History Month meets Reggae Icon Awards. Under the patronage of the Honorable Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Oliva Grange, MP, CD and presented by the Vice Mayor of Miramar Alexandra P. Davis, the Icon […]
Happy Birthday Bob Marley
Bob Marley’s life is the saga of a man who rose from humble beginnings to achieve worldwide greatness. His life and work will no doubt transcend many generations and he will be remembered as one of the world’s greatest musical legends.