“Towards a More Perfect Education” Entering 2022, similar to the start of each new year, we are reminded of the past goals we have accomplished and the ones we still aim to complete. My commitment to Education compels me to start my year off thinking about how I may contribute…
. Birthdays are so exciting! It’s marks the celebration of life for another year. Please take time out and send us birthday messages to Presenters and Affiliates of Island Worldwide! JANUARY Tania “Chyna Nicole” Sutherland * January 21 FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL Nico Clarke * April 15 Lady English * April…
Culture Article 1 – Welcome to Jamrock Welcome to Island Worldwide a new media platform dedicated to “Bringing Jamaica to the world and taking the world to the Caribbean Islands.” Jamaica in many ways is an aberration; with our musicians, athletes, music, dialogue, and food known worldwide. Such a small…
Artist Bisa Butler with her quilted portrait of Porche Bennett-Bey Courtesy of Time: “The birds are from a fabric called Speed Bird in West Africa and they signify change, prosperity, freedom and transition,” says Butler, who titled the 24” x 30” piece A Good Time for the Truth after a quote…
“”I don’t think anyone is near my records.” ~ Usain Bolt How are Falmouth connected to the one time “fastest man alive?” Jamaica’s Usain Bolt is an Olympic legend who has been called “the fastest man alive” for smashing world records and winning multiple gold medals at the 2008,…
Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake (left), conversing with students from the St. Ann-based Ocho Rios High School at the 2016 staging of the National Achievement Expo held at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon. Photo: Dave Reid Courtesy of Jamaica Information Services “The Jamaica…
Oshane Mamby known as Jahdon- the Congo Bongo Man, is an artiste on the rise. Impressive sounds, with high vibration lyrics and a jovial and wise spirit are what one can expect when engaging with Jahdon. Declared “Reggae Music’s Next Messenger,” by the Jamaica Gleaner in February 2020, the reggae…
Hellshire Beach is widely loved by tourists around the world and it is a popular spot for natives alike because of its safe swimming waters. Hellshire Beach is in Portmore, Jamaica. Its sands are an off-white color with specks of black sand – simply gorgeous. Hellshire is also known for a…