Jamaica - Interviews

A conversation with a Jamaican Empress

Xavier Murphy — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:15:01 UT

This week we interview radio/TV personality, singer, actor, activist and business woman, “Empress”. This multi-talented Jamaican woman has a passion for youth which is reflected in her music and her charity work to raising money during Jamaica’s Child Month. This self-proclaimed “Media baby” was raised in Trelawny, Jamaica, & Miami, Florida & Australia. She has pioneered a style of reggae music called “Neo-reggae”. Here is our conversation with a Jamaican Empress…

Interview with Jamaican Photographer Ray Chen

Chris Daley — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:00:02 UT

Out of many, one people are the motto of our Island nation Jamaica. Jamaica has been blessed with the rich diversity of many cultures to give it a special blend that is most unique.

A conversation with "Your Money" Publisher & CEO, Tyrone Wilson

Xavier Murphy — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:03:50 UT

This week we interview the young CEO of eZines Limited, Tyrone Wilson. His company publishes “Your Money” a business and financial electronic magazine (ezine) that focuses on young professionals in Jamaica. The twenty-six years old is a dynamic and savvy entrepreneur who we are sure to hear about in years to come.

Interview with Jamaican actor, Paul Campbell

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:40:05 UT

This month we interview popular Jamaican actor Paul Campbell. One of Jamaica’s most heralded contemporary actor, Paul has appeared any many screen and stage productions. Some of his most notable works are his leading roles in Palm Picture's Lunatic, the notorious & unforgettable villain priest, in Dancehall Queen (1997) and the highest grossing film out of Jamaica, Third World Cop (1999).

Interview with Dean Dundas who has created a free CXC learning aid for the Caribbean

Xavier Murphy — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:40:05 UT

For many of us who grew up in Jamaica and the Caribbean the CXC was an exam that defined our future. There were many study guides and tools to prepare for this exam. Technology has provided us with a new online tool called Notesmaster. This month we interview Dean Dundas who has created this free CXC learning aid for Caribbean students.

Interview with Jacqueline Bishop, founding editor of Calabash: A Journal of Caribbean Arts & Letters

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:40:05 UT

This month we interview the multi-talented, Jacqueline Bishop. She is the founding editor of Calabash: A Journal of Caribbean Arts & Letters, the author of two collections of poems, an artist and a published author. She is presently editing a film on a group of Jamaican untutored artists.

Interview with Artist Zoya Taylor

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:08:10 UT

This month we interview painting artist, Zoya Taylor. She was born in Vancouver, Canada to a Jamaican father and Canadian but spends much of her early childhood in Jamaica. She currently lives in Norway but is a frequent visitor to Jamaica where she has exhibited many of her canvas paintings.

Interview with Jamaican Belly Dancer, Miss Rose Lee for interview

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:08:10 UT

This month we interview Jamaican Belly Dancer Miss Rose Lee. She started belly dancing at age 13 in Jamaica. Inspired by her Indian and Jamaican culture she has pioneered a style of belly dancing called Indo-Caribbean. She hopes to popularize belly dancing in Jamaica.

Interview with Jamaican photographer, Monique Lai

Xavier Murphy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:31:31 UT

This month we interview Jamaican photographer Monique Lai. Her work has been featured in many gallery exhibits around the world including New York and Hong Kong. Her photographs tell stories in a unique style.

Interview with the favorites to win the 2009 South Florida Jerk Festival contest

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:23:44 UT

This month we Interview with Ricky Ginsburg and Ainsworth Spence, the favorites to win the 2009 South Florida Jerk Festival contest. They finish 2nd and 3rd in last year's contest. Will they share their secrets to the best Jerk?

Interview with Jamaican painter, Tamara Natalie Madden

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:23:44 UT

This month we interview Jamaican painter, Tamara Natalie Madden. Her paintings are exciting, vivid and rich in color. She also tells us the story how Jamaicans.com helped her find a lost relative.

Interview with JAPLA president, Captain Russell Capleton discussing their bid to buy Air Jamaica

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:23:44 UT

Recently the Jamaica Airline Pilots Association (JALPA) submitted a bid to the Jamaican government to buy Air Jamaica. This month we interview Jamaica Airline Pilots Association (JALPA) president, Captain Russell Capleton, to discuss their efforts to buy Air Jamaica.

A Conversation with the Honorable Usain Bolt

Chris Daley — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:06:12 UT

It’s a bird, a plane, no it’s Usain Bolt! This international son of Jamaica has not slowed down much after another historic August. It would have been easier to capture a lighting bolt in a bottle during a summer storm than our speedy hero with his whirlwind schedule.

Interview with Rohan A. Freeman the first Jamaican to climb five of the seven summits in the world

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:02:21 UT

This month we interview Rohan A. Freeman, a Jamaican who has climbed five of the seven summits in the world. Freeman is the first black male and the first Jamaican-born climber to accomplish this amazing feat. Lets cheer him on as he tries to complete the next 2 summits and reach his goal carrying the Jamaican flag.

Interview with Rolan Bell from the musical “The Harder they Come"

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:02:21 UT

This month we Interview with Rolan Bell from the musical “The Harder they Come”. Rolan plays the lead road in the musical adaptation of the film “The Harder they Come”. The musical opened in London in May 23, 2008 and recently made its way to America in August, 2009. Rolan has gotten rave reviews from his role. He took some time from his busy schedule to answer some questions for us.