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02/09/2024

On This Day in history, we honor the birthdays of four extraordinary Jamaicans:

-Wayne Chen, a Jamaican entrepreneur, lawyer, and arts lover born on September 2, 1958.

-Lennox Lewis, a 3X World Heavyweight Champion, born on September 2, 1965.

-Shereefa Lloyd, a 2X Olympic Silver Medalist and 3X World Championship Silver Medalist, born on September 2, 1982.

-Darren Mattocks, Major League Soccer player and member of Jamaica's national football team, born on September 2, 1990.

Join us in celebrating their legacies! 🎉

01/09/2024

In our August elections, one thing was abundantly clear, low voter turnout was a real issue. In fact, voter turnout statistics indicated only 17 - 26% voted! One could then argue …did the winners really reflect the will of the community?

Some may say primaries and local elections are not that important and we should see a greater turnout for the real elections in November. Our panel today knows all too well the importance and significant consequences of voting in local elections. Please join the conversation - like and share … Blessings!

Any music heard on this program is for entertainment purposes only and therefore has no copyright infringement.

01/09/2024

Today on Sunday Scoops we will be going back to the beginning and explore the origins of Jamaican music and its development. We will be looking at the sounds from the 1940s, 1950s, and the 1960s, while addressing the roles played by these contributors. Join us.
https://www.yaawdmedia.com/sunday-scoops

31/08/2024

Fifty NEVER look this good!

31/08/2024

Fried Boiled Dumplings, sausage, and baked beans? Yes please!

A hearty Jamaican breakfast that hits the spot. 🇯🇲🍴 What did you have for breakfast? 🌞

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31/08/2024

Conversation with Michelle, Dianna & Leo

Relationships , Which is for you?

30/08/2024

Yesterday was the birthday of the iconic Michael Jackson, famously known as the “Gloved One,” who visited Jamaica in 1975 and left an unforgettable mark on fans across the island.

To honour his birthday, we’re sharing a heartfelt reflection by Joan Muir, Ph.D., PLLC, on our website.

It was 1975; I was 13 years old and in third form at St. Andrew High School for Girls, when I heard the news that Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 were coming to Kingston to perform. My mother, a strict Pentecostal Christian, forbade my sisters and I to play secular music or to dance. Yet, I could not help watching Michael Jackson while she was at church, which was several nights per week....

It was 1975; I was 13 years old and in third form at St. Andrew High School for Girls, when I heard the news that Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 were coming to Kingston to perform. My mother, a strict Pentecostal Christian, forbade my sisters and I to play secular music or to dance. Yet, I could....

30/08/2024

Jamaica’s Juicy Patties, Sunrise location ribbon-cutting event 

29/08/2024

Homegrown With G Cole:Humble Lion Joins me to talk "Lucky Money"

29/08/2024

In the quiet corners of Jamaica, where small communities thrive on tradition and simplicity, Davin Blake found his passion in the unlikeliest of places—altering his school trousers. What began as a simple task sparked a journey that led him to become a successful tailor and designer. Today, as the CEO of Thred Designs and the personal stylist for his sister, Jamaican reggae artist Sevana...

Click the below to explore more about Davin’s incredible journey and how he’s setting new standards in the world of fashion and design.

Davin Blake, a self-taught designer, went from altering his school pants to becoming a personal stylist for his sister reggae star Sevana.

29/08/2024

All eyes are on the ice as Jamaica's national hockey team skates toward Olympic glory, breaking boundaries and making history along the way. ❄️ 🏆

In an inspiring journey, the team has already defied the odds. They've risen to prominence on the international stage, with their most recent triumph being a gold medal at the LATAM Cup. 🌍

This victory is just one of many milestones that prove the Jamaican spirit knows no limits—whether sprinting on the track or skating on the ice.

We caught up with Amari Sellers, a proud Jamaica Hockey Player, who shared the excitement of representing his nation on the ice.

Captain Toas Jordan expressed the team's unwavering determination, saying, "Our goal is not just to participate, but to dominate on the ice and bring home Olympic gold 🥇."

Donald Anderson, President of the Jamaican Olympic Ice Hockey Federation (JOIHF), emphasized the importance of this moment, noting that this journey is about more than just sport—it's a movement that challenges stereotypes and inspires the next generation of Jamaican athletes.

Keep an eye on the Jamaican Olympic Ice Hockey Federation team as they continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, proving that Jamaicans can excel in any arena, whether under the sun 🌞 or on the ice 🧊.

28/08/2024

On August 28, 1955, reggae singer and songwriter Hugh Beresford Hammond, OJ, a.k.a. Beres Hammond, was born in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, the ninth of ten children.

Beres grew up listening to American soul and jazz recordings collected by his father, including Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, and was also influenced by ska and rocksteady, especially the music of Alton Ellis....

What are some of your favourite hits from the legend Beres Hammond? Tell us in the comments below 👇🏾

On August 28, 1955, reggae singer and songwriter Hugh Beresford Hammond, OJ, a.k.a. Beres Hammond, was born in Annotto Bay, St. Mary.

27/08/2024

On August 27, 1963, the Jamaica Air Service was founded, formed by an agreement between Jamaica’s government and the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), which has since become British Airways. ✈️

The Jamaica Air Service was the first incarnation of the company that was to become Air Jamaica....

What do you miss most about the 'Love Bird'? Share your memories in the comments

On August 27, 1963, the Jamaica Air Service was founded, formed by an agreement between Jamaica’s government and the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), which has since become British Airways.

27/08/2024

August is 🖤

Did you know that in the United States there are 3.4 million black businesses who employ 1.4 million people?

Let us show them some love! Tag your favourite black business in the comments below especially if they're Jamaican! 🇯🇲

27/08/2024

Peter Gracey recites "I AM" another poem that speaks to women who have experienced various types of abuse.

I AM (Woman)
by Peter Gracey

Delicate and pathetic you are, in the eyes of those who take advantage of your weakness,
Gentle and kind you were, but your love overshadowed the translation of fear.
You cried for help and no one heard,
You cried out for mercy, but the frequency of your voice was blurred.
You shouted with all your heart in silence,
And tears followed through like a desert begging for a single mist.
Your physical wounds are easily repaired, but your emotional scars can never be reestablished.
Who can reinstate the passionate you?
Who can restore your scars with fervent adoration?
Where did your self-esteem go?
And who can dry your internal tears?
Who can hear your lonely cries at night?
And who can rescue your hopeless mentions?
Despairing and depressed when you remembered the screams and the wailing of your soul,
But in you my sister, there is something that was lost and has never been told.
It’s that Pandora box of strength that you pull from deep within your womb,
And come to significant terms with self that your past must never, and can never be exhumed.
All is in control now and you smile when you reminisce the scars,
I see you as a resistor, and you are the great I AM by far.
You now say to yourself;
I am the strongest one!
You now say to yourself
I am the control of my world – I am a strong woman.
You now say to yourself
I am the giver of life
I had to endure that bitter hatred, so I can teach a better life.
I am the full circle, I have the power to nurture,I am power to create and navigate myself to a better and more contented future.
I am stronger than I was before and I am the challenger of the world through my eyes,
I am the great forgiver of sins and no more will I cry
I am the strongest creationNo more will I cry!

I am love
I am resilient
I am woman!

26/08/2024

Homegrown With G Cole: G Cole talks with Talmigila, fresh from his trip to Africa

26/08/2024

Thousands of Buju Official fans flocked to the Amerant Bank Arena in Florida for night one of the 'Overcomer' U.S. tour.

It was an epic opening show as Buju was supported on stage by a star-studded cast to include R&B star Fridayy, DJ Khaled, Wayne Wonder and disc jocks Real Jabba from Hot 97 in New York City and Richie Feelings.

The 14-date tour crosses several U.S. cities to include stops in Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, Hartford, Atlanta, Houston, and Brooklyn.

Click for more photo highlights from the show.

https://jamaicans.com/a-night-to-remember-reggae-and-dancehall-legend-buju-banton-ignites-the-masses-in-south-florida-with-launch-of-the-overcomer-u-s-tour/

26/08/2024

Heart NSTA Trust students who will represent Jamaica at the 47th WorldSkills Lyon 2024 global competition in France are ready to showcase their skills on the global stage, says Dwayne Bent, Director of Institutional Infrastructure Development, who will head the delegation to France.

"We have what is required to compete at an international level," says Bent, who is encouraging Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora to show their support.

Team Jamaica will compete in five skilled competitions in autonomous mobile robotics, welding, digital construction, optoelectronic technology, and graphic design technology.

The competition runs from September 10–15, 2024, in Lyon, France.

We have what it takes, says Dwayne Bent, who heads the Jamaican delegation that will compete at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition in France.

25/08/2024

Going on right now.

25/08/2024

The month of August has been filled with celebrations of all things Jamaican. As we celebrate our 62nd anniversary, we want to celebrate the legacy of a Jamaican cultural icon in the person of Louise Bennet Coverley “Miss Lou”. We sometimes forget that she arguably was single-handedly, responsible for the world’s appreciation of the Jamaican language among other aspects of Jamaica’s intangible heritage.

Today, our panel is ready to discuss all things, “Miss Lou” and her relevance and importance to the Jamaican culture and more, particularly identification of the language that most considered, less than worthy. Join our discussion!

All music heard on this program is for entertainment purposes and therefore there is no copyright infringement.

Please like and share … Blessings!

25/08/2024

Today on Sunday Scoops we will be revisiting the Jamaican Rock Steady era. Tune in from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on www.yaawdmedia.com/sunday-scoops

24/08/2024

Conversation With Michelle, Dianna & Leo

Did the Killings return to Jamaica? Or Rather, Did It Go Away?

23/08/2024

JESUS LOVES YOU!

21/08/2024

What's It Like Being a Jamaican Doing Business in Ghana?

In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World,” Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Lakeshia Ford. She is a Jamaican Doing Business in Ghana.

See the complete “Jamaicans to the World Series” playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt0YTBf5UEoc1-D9XLrtMdespsht1oBLJ

20/08/2024

Ms. Kemoy Phillips with the Jamaican American Association of Central Florida (JAAOCF) Success Club reciting "This Is Jamaica" by Peter Gracey.

19/08/2024

Did you know? 3-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Christopher Chung is Jamaican?

He was born in Kingston Jamaica on August 19th, 1987.

Also, did you know his mom is 80's singer Sophia George? You may know her global 1986 hit single 'Girlie Girlie'.

Join us in wishing this elite Jamaican sportsman a happy birthday.

On August 19, 1987, Patrick Chung, the Jamaican-born American National Football League (NFL) football player, was born in Kingston, Jamaica.