The Queen of Calypso
When 79-year-old Calypso Rose spoke to a writer at UK’s Independent in July, she vehemently implored women not to accept the narrative of gender-based violence and victim blaming. “Carnival is to be loose! To be free!” she said. “We have to
Road Racing in Negril, Jamaica
If you’re a seasoned, newbie or aspiring runner, or an avid walker, and you’re also a lover of travel and adventure - this event in Negril, Jamaica is a must. On December 8, people from all over the world will converge
Jakes Hotel – A Place that changeS you
Places can change you… and Jakes hotel in Treasure Beach, Jamaica, is one of those places. Jakes feels to me like a spiritual amalgamation. Pitched in an untouched otherworldly town, its breathtaking motifs, mesmerizing interiors and exquisite vibrant color palettes are
Story & Myth, a Cultural Phenomenon
Photos of musical goddess Zia Benjamin wearing Story & Myth, taken by photographer goddess Monique Thomas. Story & Myth is somewhat of a cultural phenomenon. Travel to Jamaica, or catch a group of Jamaicans somewhere else in the Caribbean, the US, or
Jamaican Surf Star Shama Beckford
In July, multinational surf apparel and accessories company Hurley released a mini-documentary with one of, if not THE, current leading surf stars out of Jamaica - Shama Beckford. Not only a surfer, Beckford’s passions also include music, art and skating -