“Culture Etch” Pam’s musical career, like many others, had its early beginnings in school and church. She was always a member of her church and school choirs. Pam never ventured alone on stage until her senior year at XLCR High School. Pam made her official entry into the professional world of music after…
“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…
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…
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…
Jamaica is the Reggae capitol and Bob Marley is largely responsible. Robert Nesta Marley, OM (Order of Merit) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician born on February 6, 1945 and lived until May 11, 1981. Proclaimed and accepted as The King of Reggae, Bob Marley is considered one of…
The Jamaican flag was unfurled and hoisted for the first time at the dramatic hour of midnight on August 5, 1962 as the British flag was being lowered, signaling the dawn of Jamaica’s political independence from Britain, present day United Kingdom, after over 300 years under British rule. Reference: Jamaican…