Island Worldwide is celebrating Reggae and Black History during the month of February. Here the Reggae Month Calendar courtesy of JARIA. Check out VisitJamaica.com for more updates!
Brilliant, passionate, artistic, militant and energetic are some of the words used to describe Jahbar I. His love for music was shown at an early age, as he started playing the drums having watched his father playing in The Firehouse Crew. Jabari Miller aka Jahbar I was born August 25,…
Kamala Devi Harris is an American politician and attorney who is the Vice President of the United States. Harris served as a United States senator from California from 2017 to 2021, and as attorney general of California from 2011 to 2017. Harris has made history on January 20, 2021 twice…
January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia and died on April 4, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. King was a leader, spokesperson and minister. He was most notably recognized for the Civil Rights Movement and Peace…
Straight Outta “Strong Island” New York In the fall of 1990, DJ PARLAY attended Howard University were his career as a DJ began. He started out as A DJ on the University’s radio station WHBC. After spinning on air and at several Howard U events, Parlay was in hi-demand for parties on…
Research reveals that many individuals in underserved communities dream of launching a businesses, but obstacles such as lack of access to startup funding and limited business training and resources, get in the way. Some people also experiences challenges in starting a businesses, due to such factors as poor credit and…
“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…