Review: First Annual Kingston City Run, March 10, 2013 Jamaica, known as home of the world’s fastest man and the birthplace of many world class sprinters. With media focus primarily on our sprinters, I am sure many people around the world erroneously wonder if anyone in Jamaica runs further than 800 meters. Of course we do have middle and long distance runners, we also have marathon runners. There has been an annual marathon in Negril for over ten years now, and in 2013 our capital city Kingston hosted its first half-marathon.
Play Review: Stages Theatre becomes classroom for The Student THE STUDENT opened at Stages Theatre is a play with much positive energy to erase negative feelings and more, even clearing sinuses with a dosage of unexpected actions and reactions that prompt uncontrollable laughter.
Review: 2013 Rebel Salute greatness grows “Don’t turn around” is the theme to linger on for patrons who indulged in the fullness of Rebel Salute 2013 tagged “The Preservation of Reggae”, at Richmond Estate, Saint Ann, alchol-free.
Review: Do the Reggae: A Celebration of Jamaican Culture through Film at BAM - New York This year, Jamaica celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence from Great Britain. The essence of this celebration is the idea that Jamaica, as a nation, is a reflection of several key themes that relate to human survival. That a nation of little over 2.7 million people could have such a great impact on the world is a remarkable fact. It is then no doubt that Jamaica is blessed beyond belief with people who have remarkable talent, remarkable strength, and remarkable aspirations.
Movie Review : Heart of Summer Well-read moviegoers will appreciate the references to classic Shakespearean characters Romeo and Juliet and the fair maiden Ophelia as they take in the warm and fuzzy, yet heart wrenching story of Omari and Naomi in the recently released film Heart of Summer. Indeed, the story of forbidden love is a universal one. However, Jamaican-born Director Adrian Allen puts a new twist on it, incorporating modern urban life, Caribbean sensibilities, and religious issues that build to a compelling crescendo.
Review: Wayne Wonder's New York Birthday Bash Wayne Wonder's Birthday Bash and Caught up Video Release at Crimson Nightclub on July 24, 2012. Wayne Wonder, flew into New York on Tuesday July 24 to celebrate his July 26th birthday at Club Crimson in downtown Manhattan. Hosted by Mr. Cee of Hot 97, and sponsored by countless supporters in the entertainment industry, the club was definitely thumping with hard reggae dancehall beats and Wayne Wonder songs spinning on the decks of the popular club and radio DJ.
Review: Patriotism Aglow On Emancipation Eve Another wonderful evening in ‘E-Park’, as it is fondly known, with the remarkable NDTC Dancers and Singers doing their mento thing, eyes fastened on them for as long as the performances lasted and no one bored or looking to lose their seats for any reason. E-Park was jam packed with thousands of folkscarrying balloons and flags or wearing some combination of black, green and gold; they came early eitherto secure a seat or to find a place that would be a perfect vantage point from which they could capture the view.
Event Review - Readings In The Park, Kingston Jamaica On July 20, 2012 as the hot Friday afternoon turned to cool evening and the rush of day transformed into an audience quietly being seated in front of the lilac glow of a huge, softly-lit crescent of a covering over the stage at Emancipation Park in New Kingston, decked with black, gold and green, boldly wrapping the huge trunks of massive and erect palm trees and gently hugging those of the smaller ones, Kwame Dawes again took to stage and there, warmed the anxiously awaiting crowd to a cool and magical evening of the birth of what would prove to be incomparable, literary satisfaction.
Review: Style Week Jamaica 2012 - Saint International’s Deiwght Peters Saint International’s Deiwght Peters showcased his vision of high fashion while celebrating his native Jamaica’s culture and national treasures through Style Week Jamaica 2012.
Review: Luciano Up Close & Personal at 'The Garage! - New York May 2012 Backed by the Ruff Stuff band, Luciano return to NYC at ‘The Garage’ night club in the Bronx was very appropriate and fitting for the Mother's Day Tribute. For three straight hours “the messenger” brought joy to the Mother’s Day celebration. I entered the venue just as the singer was being introduced. And I heard Luciano’s voice before seeing him. He was dressed in full military attire
Review: Johnny Osbourne at the Red Rooster, in Harlem - May 2012 Backed by the Ruff Stuff band, Luciano return to NYC at ‘The Garage’ night club in the Bronx was very appropriate and fitting for the Mother's Day Tribute. For three straight hours “the messenger” brought joy to the Mother’s Day celebration. I entered the venue just as the singer was being introduced. And I heard Luciano’s voice before seeing him. He was dressed in full military attire
Review - "Another Fabulous Designer Fashion Show" a premier showcase for Caribbean and International Designer Fashion - Atlanta A Fashion affair Inc. presented its loyal Atlanta guests with a celebration of culture & independence in fashion. This year’s show was a tribute to Jamaica’s independence and our culture with a collective of fashion focused on Caribbean culture and heritage from Africa, European and Asian ancestry.
Review: Artist Lennox Coke enhances Suite Life of at Hilton New Kingston visitors Lennox Coke's celebrating Jamaica 50th series are highlighted with a piece where dancers revel the night away to the beats of a hand beaten drum against the background of the Jamaican flag.
MARLEY: Definite collection of Bob Marley's Life Directed by Kevin MacDonald - Marley Film Review By now you may have heard of, watched or are looking forward to viewing the latest in a string of documentaries attempting to unravel the music and life of reggae superstar Bob Marley. So what can the new documentary ‘Marley’ reveal to us that others have not covered? As a hardcore Bob Marley fan for over 30 years, I sat in great anticipation hoping to finally get an honest and truthful account of the life of one of my musical icons. So why was I disappointed after two and a half hours of watching what was supposed to be the definitive film on the life of Bob Marley?
Review - Kingston Pon Di River Festival: Jamaica’s Latest Cultural Festival This year’s Kingston Pon Di River Literary, Arts, and Music Festival boasted a mesmerizing weekend of performances and is yet another great reason to pack your bags and hop on a flight to Kingston, Jamaica!
Review: Jamaican Comedy Comes to Brooklyn - Ity and Fancy Cat comedy show 'Jamaican Laughter" On Saturday March 14th, 2012 unquestionably the best of Jamaican comedy in the shape of Roza Roze aka Noel Ellis, Ian “Ity” Ellis, Alton “Fancy Cat” Hardware, Winston “Blakka Ellis and Kathy Grant also known as ‘The Country Helper’ took over Wingate High School in Brooklyn with their own brand of comedic madness and mayhem in their aptly entitled “Jamaican Laughter” show.
Review: Jazz in The Gardens 2012 Mayor Shirley Gibson knows how to throw a party, with a few (20.000-40,000 depending on who’s reporting) of her closest family and friends! She orders up the perfect cool weather, chiding the few raindrops that dared make an appearance; she calls on the elegant and sophisticated MC Lyte (she hast changed! From back in tha day :o) to coordinate the evening’s events, and then she taps a few performers to grace her stage, and throws in a gazillion food and merchandise vendors. Aah evening delight!
Jamaican Food Photo Gallery We are pleased to announce the addition of our Jamaican Food Photo Gallery. This gallery includes over 200 pictures of Jamaican food and fruits. We will continue to add photos to this gallery to make it the largest Jamaican Food Photo Gallery online. Check it out today.
Review: Jamaica’s Powell, Campbell-Brown and USA’ Jones, wins at USA Track and Field Open at Madison Square Garden in New York The inaugural USA Track and Field U.S Open at Manhattan's Madison Square Garden in NYC on January 28 was the chance for sprinters and hurdlers to restore their reputation and send a season opener message. The 2012 IAAF Indoor Permit Series final four events of the meet, the men and women 50-metre dash and also the men and women 50 meters hurdles produced convincing wins for four veterans who were up against deep and younger fields
Post Event Review - Ms. Jamaica Universe 2011, Shakira Martin, Toy Drive for children in Jamaica On Friday, December 2nd, 2011 I had the opportunity to sit with the reigning Ms. Jamaica Universe 2011, twenty-five year old Shakira Martin. The Jamaican-born Florida beauty was at the Grand Palms in Pembroke Pines, collecting items for her Toy Drive for children in Jamaica.
Jamaica Carnival 2011 Photo Gallery We are pleased to announce the addition of the Jamaica Carnival 20111 Photo Gallery. This gallery includes over 800 pictures of Jamaica's Carnival that took place in April 2011. Check it out today.
Review: “Souldancing” with Jean Lowrie-Chin in New York She warmed the room with her smile like the Caribbean sun and the audience anxiously waited while they basked in the beauty of her gentle presence, a scarf, with the colors of the Jamaican flag, gently cascading down the front of her dress. A little behind her scheduled arrival at Ruder Finn, Inc. because of the unceasing evening rain, her pleasant personality just shone right through and put everyone at ease.
Review: Actress and Author Andrene Bonner - Old Jamaican Bragadaps - New Age Performance Andrene Bonner’s new approach to living room entertainment is a bonoonoonoos boost for the Caribbean and its Diaspora. She is one of a handful who has carried the light of Jamaican theatre to North America. The theatre scene in Jamaica is rich, multilayered, and Caribbean-affirming. It’s black people being able to do classical Equus, The Taming of the Shrew or their own award-winning works. It’s Trevor Rhone, Dennis Scott and Miss Lou and many who have come after. At the core, it’s our own day to day experience, bitter, triumphant, joyful, reflecting back at us.
Event Review: Atlanta Jamaican Association Celebrates Jamaica's 49th Year of Independence In what was obviously a most spectacular precursor to the grandest of grand Independence Balls imaginable for “Jamaica’s 50th” in 2012, The Atlanta Jamaican Association (The AJA) certainly “put on the Ritz” with glitzy pomp and ceremony to a degree that has not been realized in Atlanta during Jamaica’s Independence celebrations in recent times.
Play Review: 'Adopted Child' at Stages Theatre, Kingston, Jamaica Its not every day that the adopted child - often seen as disturbed, and a mischief maker - makes a comeback and takes charge. But in Adopted Child, a roots play by Jamaican playwright Paul O Beale, it happens.
Review: Hartford Taste Of The Caribbean Jerk Fest 2011
The festival starts early, like 11am or so, but the best part is not until the evening hours. I looked forward all year to this event as it is one of the few times I get to see the Jamaicans I have gotten to know over this long period of time that I have been in CT. This year however, a darkness loomed as an impending weather pattern was threatening the turnout.
Review: Hartford West Indian Independence Celebration 2011 This was THE YEAR to be at this event. There were so many emotions running deep and lots of politics behind the scene, but I am proud to say that the 49th annual Greater Hartford West Indian Celebration went without a hitch! The parade, food, music, and free concert were enjoyed by all!
Review: Grace Jerkfest Spices Up A Notch NY’s Sizzling Summer It’s now history they say. I asked a few friends what they thought about the recent Jerkfest held in NYC. Most people who attended said they thought it was more organized and child-oriented than the ones they had attended in the past. Some who didn’t go asked, “ What’s so different bout dis Jerkfes … there have been so many,”
Why are Jamaicans so fast? - Review: Red Bull Speed Trap 2011 Red Bull Jamaica began their island-wide search for the fastest Jamaican at the Red Bull Speed Trap event to answer this question. The quest began at the Shell Gas Station on Waterloo Road, on June 21st, 2011. The sprint test took the streets under the tagline “How fast can you go?”
Art Review - Jamaica Arts Odyssey: Exchanging Realities What is there to discover in Jamaican art? What pleasures can it hold for the "average" person, caught up in the bustle and whirl of trying to make a living? To pause even to glance at works of art may be seen as a strain, much less to discuss said works and their potential impact on our lives.
Review: 2011 Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty Backgammon Tournament has twist The inaugural Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty Backgammon Tournament was held Saturday, June 4, at the Spanish Court Hotel, St Andrew had an unusual twist. Businessman Roy D'Cambre outlasted the field and scooped the first top prize in the master's division and pocketed $250,000, while the OAaSIS International Foundation was allowed to showcase and offer Jamaican art for sale.
Scotiabank fetes media party in the 'Great Green Outdoors' While the waters of the Wag Water River kept the environs of Boone Hall Oasis cool, President Bruce Bowen and the Scotiabank Marketing and Corporate Affairs team feted members of the media in ' The Great Green Outdoors'. The event held on Saturday February 26, 2011, was rich in the creative skills
Art Review: Expo on Jamaica’s Beauties draws tears at Swept Away Resort All week long, literary and visual works, originals and prints of photographs and paintings and craft items by a few of Jamaica’s finest artists showed at ‘Be Swept Away by Jamaica’s Beauties’. The expo with hotelier Jane Issa as patron was mounted opposite host hotel Couples Swept Away for viewing by over 1,000 visitors.
'Betta Mus Come' must be seen On October 7 many theatre enthusiasts including a few good Jamaican, ‘soldiers at heart’ stormed the entrance to Carib Theatre, Cross Roads for 'Better Mus Come' - the premiere.... bit-by-bit even viewers at all levels could identify to issues affecting Jamaica in the 1970s, and muse on possible after effects experienced today
