Jamaica News

Amid the gloom of mourning the death of Whitney Houston, Stephen Marley stood tall, winning his 10th Grammy for the album 'Revelation Pt 1: The Root of Life'. Marley's victory, while another feather in the cap for Jamaican music, came while Jamaicans, and those at Harlem's Apollo Theater tried to make sense of the death of one of music's greatest ... (more)

"Good morning Mr Perkins, I am happy to be on your programme, Sir", a caller once said.

Have you ever been hugged by Mama Joy Baker? Well, you are missing out big time.

A hotly awaited documentary on Bob Marley has premiered to cheers at the Berlin film festival, tracking his journey from bullied biracial Jamaican boy to reggae superstar.

This past week, residents in the Greater Kingston region confronted one of their too-frequent concerns: fire at the Riverton City landfill that caused acrid smoke to hang low over the city.

GraceKennedy Financial Group is investing about J$120 million in a one-stop financial centre to expand its banking network, investment and insurance services to downtown Kingston.

GOVERNMENT Senator Angela Brown-Burke who Friday produced "proof" to the Upper House that she has renounced her United States citizenship, says she is "itching" to make a meaningful contribution in her new capacity as a member of the Senate.

This turn of events is in stark contrast to what existed up to two years ago when some Jamaicans, particularly girls and women from inner city communities controlled by dons, were afraid of the vicious reprisals that would be meted out to anyone who filed such reports to the police.

Another very early ska single on Blue Beat from 1961. Greatly influenced by Fats Domino and New Orleans R&B. Wikipedia says - "Beckford was born in 1935 in Trench Town, Kingston, Jamaica, the second of three sons.

No, I did not hit my head in the last week. We all agree that Jamaica is an "island" based on the geographic definition of a land mass surrounded by water but not big enough to be a continent.

Two Saturdays ago, Jamaicans of all social classes converged in west Kingston for the 12th staging of the Bob Marley Tribute Concert, 'Trench Town Rock'. It was the largest crowd ever.

Although Jamaica is usually associated with reggae music, visitors' first experience of live music will probably be a mento band, either at the airport or by their hotel's pool or bar, on a cruise ship docked in the harbour, or at one of the government-sponsored festivals found throughout the island.

WESTERN BUREAU:Having copped the coveted Customer Cup, American Airlines employees at the Sangster International Airport , Montego Bay, have been charged to bring home the Chairman's Cup next.

Serene Sanders has been appointed Spa Director at Mii Amo at Enchantment Resort in Sedona - AZ, United States.

Ann-Marie Wisdom from Alexandria, St Ann, is congratulated by Angella Boothe, branch manager, Jamaica National Building Society , Duke Street in Kingston, after she won a cash prize in the JN Money Transfer Back-to-School promotion last year.

Older mothers and fathers are more likely to have a child with autism , according to a recently published study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston .

While the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival 2012 offered patrons almost three perfect days of musical excitement, attendant problems, including major traffic congestion on the night mega-star Celine Dion performed, have highlighted the need for some tweaking.

Basking in his party's success in the 2011 general election, former prime minister, P.J. Patterson, is imploring political organisers in the People's National Party's Region Six - Westmoreland, Hanover, and St James - to try for a clean sweep in the upcoming local government elections.

Pall-bearers carry the flag-draped coffin of Dudley Thompson from the Holy Trinity Cathedral at North Street, Kingston, yesterday.

It was the first time company employees at Utah's largest airport have won the award that recognizes airport achievements and improvement based on feedback from customers.