Magazine OUR ISLAND, JAMAICA Ebook
"OUR ISLAND, JAMAICA" - a resource textbook on Jamaica students and teachers of Geography and Social Studies of primary and secondary schools is now available FREE OF CHARGE.
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Magazine Rituals: Your Third Place
Nicknamed the "Starbucks of the Caribbean", Rituals is now a widespread coffeehouse chain throughout the major islands in region. To date they have approximately 55 locations where they started in Trinidad alone and at least 2 in other Caribbean islands such as Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Kitts and Grenada, with plans of expanding to Guyana and Curacao among others. Of course, as one of the most eminent islands within the hemisphere- Jamaica could not be left out. The island's two cities namely, Kingston and Montego Bay, both house a Rituals franchise. To our delight, the busy Operations Manager, Samantha Phillipson briefly hosted us at the Kingston branch for a chat about the impressive coffee shop.
By Tanaka Roberts
Magazine Strasbourg, France Reggae Global Report
I fell in love with the Jamaican culture during my first trip to Jamaica in the summer of 2000. It is mainly the omnipresence of the music in the life of the Jamaicans which impressed me enormously. On my return to France, I became interested in dancehall current events.
By Florian ‘Dj WhaGwaan’ Ehrlacher
Magazine Helsinki, Finland: Reggae Global Report
In my home country, Finland, the means to experience Jamaica and her culture are quite scarce. Fortunately, for me, a music lover and selector, the quality of music played at reggae/dancehall clubs in Finland has taken huge steps forward since the 90s, when the newest tunes you heard were often a couple of years old and when dub plates were non-existent.
By Juha “ScandalBag” Kurkela
Magazine Jah Rock and Jah Rastafari
Peter C. Whittington is the Founder and Chief Designer for Jah Rock and Jah Rastafari Apparel. After forming a successful security company which consisted of 165 employees, he left his home country of Trinidad to pursue his education in patent design and technology.
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Magazine Potwah Restaurant: Authentically Jamaican
Tucked away in a quaint location at 8 Hillview Avenue, is one of Jamaica's tastiest hidden treasures, Potwah. The restaurant is not yet well known, but if it continues on the same delectable path, the owners will soon have more mouths to feed than they bargained for.
By Jordane Delahaye and Garfene Grandison
Magazine Lubica: Contemporary meets Bold
After completing her degree in fashion designing at Ryerson University, Slovakian native Lubica decided to create her own fashion line. Given her name, which means "love", the contemporary women's clothing line LUBICA was born which offers swimwear to formal attire.
By Tanaka Roberts
Magazine Trinidad Reggae Global Report
After living in Jamaica for 3 years, I initially thought that returning home to Trinidad would be a culture shock, having fallen deeply in love with Jamaican food, culture and music. However, after being home for a few days, I started to question whether I had ever left Jamaica at all. If it wasn't for the long plane ride, I could have been fooled.
By Jenise Tyson
Magazine Dr.Spice: Kareece visits the Doctor
Twenty seven year old Kareece Lawrence is not your average… anything really. Spend five minutes with her and it its plain to see that her frank no-nonsense attitude serves her well as a booking agent for Headline Entertainment, where she represents artistes such as Sean Paul, Protoje, Damian 'Jr.Gong' Marley, Cham, and Wayne Wonder.
By Janelle Brown
Magazine Farmville Jamaica Live Reaping What We Sow
In an economic climate where many of Jamaica's natural resources are being sold to the highest bidder, the nation is struggling to be self sufficient. Agriculture in Jamaica is not as strong as it once was, however, a new programme, 'Farmville Jamaica Live' is changing the way people look at the once flourishing industry.
By Nneka Jackson
Magazine Dirty South Dancehall in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia is a home away from Yard for many Jamaicans and children of such decent. The city has long been a hub for West Indians migrants, and hosts one of the strongest Jamaican communities in the United States. Throughout the southern metropolis you will taste authentic Jamaican cuisine
By Laleanna Fararie
Magazine Estonia Reggae Global Report
Reggae music is reaching everywhere. In Estonia, it was possible to listen to reggae-influenced music from as early as the 70s. A strong reggae community emerged in the 90s when Estonia got its independence back. Then, people started to use and wear symbols that were coming from Rasta culture
By Jane Langemets