Ralph Youri Chevry, the Mayor of Port-au-Prince announces that because of the socio-political crisis that has caused the paralysis of all activities in the country and especially in Port-au-Prince and in order […]
A house in London where Bob Marley sought refuge after the trauma of an assassination attempt in Jamaica is to have an English Heritage blue plaque installed, the UK Guardian newspaper reported yesterday. Marley […]
Once again, we’re stuck in a debate about the value of the Academy Awards. Is this an industry event designed to honor the best in film art and all the skills, crafts, […]
There’s only one thing more beat up than Zion Williamson’s Nike shoe — the organization behind the seemingly shoddy product. The behemoth apparel company predictably faced a ton of backlash on social […]
Chicago police spoke with a neighbor who says he saw Jussie Smollett in an elevator with the 2 Nigerian brothers who allegedly conspired with the Empire star to fake a homophobic attack. Smollett told police he […]
Artists working under authoritarian governments often face a heart-wrenching choice between three not-so-appealing options: Cooperate with the censors, defy them, or flee to a country with a more permissive political climate. For […]
J’ouvert has always assumed an important role in the carnival season in Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Grenada and here in Jamaica. There are currently about three separate local J’Ouvert events, but for […]
