Jamaican representation on TV

Islanders on TV: Week of March 27

Last week, Caribbean representation made its way into a few mainstream TV shows, and we love to showcase it! Quinta Brunson Serves...
Celebrating 61 Years of Jamaican Independence

Celebrating 61 Years of Jamaican Independence

August 6 marks Jamaican Independence Day — a day to celebrate the nation's arduous but rewarding journey to self-governance. Each year, Jamaicans dress in black,...
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A Studio in Your Pocket

Writer Calibe Thompson | Photography Justin Atkinson For aspiring musicians with little or no production budget, access to a roster of A-list producers, recording studio and video production facilities...

Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh Empowering Communities as Urban League (Broward) CEO

U.S. Virgin Islands | President and CEO of the Urban League of Broward County “If you don’t quit, you win.”...
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The Anatomy of Miami Carnival 2021

The city of Miami is home to a large population of Caribbean American residents. Representing this group, one of the most anticipated events in the...
Dale Elliott’s Rise to Comedic Stardom Continues with US Stand-Up Comedy Tour, “Problem Child: Bad Pickney” 

Dale Elliott’s Rise to Comedic Stardom Continues with US Stand-Up Comedy Tour, “Problem Child:...

How often does the class clown become a world-famous comedian? Ask Dale Elliott Jr.  The professional funny guy and breakout actor turned...

Power Couple Fay-Ann and Bunji Talk Their Soca Love Story

The couple sits, shoulders touching, as they relate their love story. When I ask them about the first time they met, the woman answers, “He...
Caribbean King of Comedy

Majah Hype and His Majah Issues: Get to Know the Hilarious Caribbean King of...

Majah Hype — or Nigel, for those closest to him — knows he’s a big deal. Before 2020, the social media sensation’s star was on...

Check Out these Top 3 Islands for the Best Nightlife in the Caribbean

Nowhere else on earth embodies the term “party central” quite like the Caribbean. Reasons for this are largely rooted in the region’s raucous Carnival celebrations...
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The Grace Foods Strongman Shares His Softer Side

DERRICK RECKORD SVP of Commercial Operations Grace Foods USA In preparing for a business trip to West Africa in 2007 I was informed that the best place to get my...

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