Jamaican music artist and entrepreneur, Rita Marley, will be honored at the 41st annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 22, 2024. Dr Alfarita “Rita”…
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Jamaican-American Attorney Kaysia Earley Ranks Among Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Florida
The National Trial Lawyers organization has announced the selection of Jamaican- American attorney Kaysia Earley, Esq., a distinguished member of Earley Law Firm, PLLC, among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers – Criminal Defense…
Judy Mowatt, Tony Rebel, Mutabaruka Receive 2024 Reggae Icon Awards in Miramar, Florida
Hosted by Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis, the 4th staging of the Annual Reggae Icon Awards was held last month at the Miramar Cultural center as part of the month-long celebration of…
Rita Marley Still Feels Like Bob Marley’s Partner 43 Years After His Death
With the release of “Bob Marley: One Love, the film biography of reggae legend, Bob Marley, moviegoers wanted to know more about what his wife, Rita Marley, is doing now. The short answer…
Voicemail and Mr Lexx Breaks into the USA Latin Chart at number 75
Internationally renowned dancehall artists Voicemail and Mr Lexx teamed up on the reggaeton-type track, “Champion Bubbler”, debuting at number 75 on the USA Latin Chart. Though released from January 26, it seems to…
Cool Runnings: Qyor’s Musical Tribute to Jamaica’s Soul
In the vibrant landscape of modern music, where genres collide and cultures intertwine, Jamaican recording artist Qyor stands out as a beacon of authenticity. With his latest release, “Cool Runnings,” now available on…
Jamaican Born Colin Channer Named the Next Poet Laureate of Rhode Island
The Governor of Rhode Island, Dan McKee, has appointed Jamaican-born Colin Channer as the state’s new poet-laureate. In his announcement, the governor noted Channer’s talent and the way his work has impacted the…
Dancehall Artist Professor Nuts To Be Honored At Ruggu Dat 14 Karat Golden Mic Awards
The 2024 Ruggu Dat 14 Karat Golden Mic will be awarded to comedic Dancehall Artist Professor Nuts. Appearing and presenting the award are his close friends: Beresford Hammond, Damion ‘Jnr. Gong’ Marley and…
Founder of Miss Jamaica Florida Pageant Leaves Lasting Legacy
Mrs. Marcia Elaine ‘Mer’ Rigg-Baker, former co-founder and principal of ABI Startime and the Miss Jamaica Florida Pageant, peacefully passed on Monday, January 15, 2024, after a period of ill health. A native of…
Gramps Morgan Added to New York Charity Gala
Reggae artist Gramps Morgan has been added to the lineup of the Issa Trust gala in New York. Roy “Gramps” Morgan is a Jamaican-American singer, instrumentalist, producer, record executive, and entrepreneur. Born in…