By Nick Ford, jamaicans.com | Thousands of enthusiasts converged on Miramar, Florida, for the 2024 Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, held on Sunday, 10 November 2024, over the Veterans Holiday Weekend. Despite intermittent rain, attendees gathered at the city’s expansive Regional Park to savour authentic island flavours, indulging in a variety of delectable jerk dishes that […]
By Greg B. Smith, THECITY | Editorial Credit: lev radin/shutterstock.com Donald Trump’s victory could portend a major stroke of luck for Mayor Eric Adams if the 47th president follows up on his claim that “lunatic” prosecutors have “persecuted” the mayor and orders his attorney general to withdraw the federal case against Adams. Or if Adams is […]
New York, NY – November 7, 2024. Dutty Rock Productions is excited to introduce “Dutty Showtime,” a contemporary rendition of the iconic Showtime Riddim originally crafted by the renowned producer Dave Kelly. This exclusive release boasts a stellar lineup of reggae and dancehall artists, comprising established chart-toppers and promising talents in the music scene. Featuring tracks […]
Photo courtesy of Jamaicans.com Oliver Adolphus Samuels, celebrated as the “King of Comedy” in Jamaica, is one of the most beloved figures in Caribbean entertainment. Born on 4 November 1948 in the rural village of Harmony Hall, St Mary, his rise from a banana plantation worker to an international comedy icon is a story […]