JAMPACT (Jamaica Impact Inc.) non-profit organization based in New York with young Jamaican professionals, students and friends of Jamaica. With a vision to stimulate socio-economic growth and development in Jamaica and the Jamaica Diaspora. The organization hosts a number of fundraising initiatives to give back to Jamaiaca including the upcoming annual CHIC (Charitable. … [Read more...] about JAMPACT’s C.H.I.C. Benefit Gala
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Cherine Anderson Featured in Travel Channel Documentary “It’s a Woman’s World”
Dancehall Soul Queen Cherine Anderson appeared on the final episode of The Travel Channel’s documentary series "It’s a Woman’s World". Jamaica was one of four featured countries throughout the 2011 season, where the "It’s a Woman’s World" team journeyed to explore the island, its culture and delve into the lives of some of the country’s most interesting and inspiring … [Read more...] about Cherine Anderson Featured in Travel Channel Documentary “It’s a Woman’s World”
Fashion Night Out in Kingston, Jamaica
Fashion's Night Out is an international event, so it's only right that I connected with my Caribbean sistren Irie Diva for the scoop on how her experience was in Jamaica! We swapped FNO experiences, give our readers a taste our adventure. Check out her FNO experience. (Make sure you check out her blog regularly and follow her on twitter!) I went to a lot of stores. Looking … [Read more...] about Fashion Night Out in Kingston, Jamaica
Vybz Kartel for Rolling Stones and Fader Magazine
The controversial DJ continues amidst a somewhat rocky empire. Vybz Kartel was recently interview for Rolling Stones by Baz Dreisinger where he talks about his new book, his opinion on Jamaica's social society, bleaching and becoming the next Flavor Flav having a reality TV show similar to Flavor of Love. Here's an excerpt from his interview: I live in [the wealthy Kingston … [Read more...] about Vybz Kartel for Rolling Stones and Fader Magazine
Caribbean Blogger Spotlight: Monique Solomon aka Irie Diva
I literally stumble on Monique Solomon's first blog Fashion Over Style in 2007. Her online moniker, Irie Diva drew me in. Fashion Over Style was my gateway into Jamaica’s fashion scene, there weren't many blogs dedicated to Caribbean fashion at the time. I instantly became a fan of hers and have been reading, tweeting and facebooking her ever since. As bloggers, you grow, … [Read more...] about Caribbean Blogger Spotlight: Monique Solomon aka Irie Diva