Westmoreland Curry Festival 2013 | Jamaica | Sunday, April 28
Love curry chicken? Curry goat? Head to the Westmoreland Curry Festival this weekend! The Westmoreland Curry Festival 2013 is the premier annual curry food show in the Caribbean and this will be Westmoreland's 13th annual event. It's a major fundraiser for the Manning's School and other worthy charities in Westmoreland Parish. Over 10,000 local and international visitors patronize the festival every year. The festival is a family fun-fest with face painting, a children's play area, and craft and vendor booths. It appeals to adults as well with enjoyable evening music entertainment by popular...
Read MoreBeres Hammond to get key to the city at Miami music festival – Caribbean360
Beres Hammond to get key to the city at Miami music festival FLORIDA, United States, Tuesday April 16, 2013 – Veteran reggae star Beres Hammond will be honoured by the City Of Miami with the key to the city, which will be presented by Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones, at this year’s Best Of The Best music festival. The legendary Jamaican singer will also be presented with a Congressional Proclamation by Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson for his many musical and philanthropic contributions over the last three decades. The international Reggae star will also feature as one of the headline...
Read MoreThird World at Reggae Fest in Lake Worth FL this weekend
Reggae Fest to be held in Lake Worth By Willie Howard Palm Beach Post Staff Writer LAKE WORTH — The 15th annual Reggae Fest is expanding to three days this year and is set for Friday through Sunday at Bryant Park. More than 10,000 attended Reggae Fest last year, making it the second most popular event in the city behind the Street Painting Festival in February, said Jaene Miranda, chief executive officer of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the annual spring music festival. Miranda expects attendance to reach 15,000 this year with the addition of a third day...
Read MoreReggae icon Dennis Brown receives Jamaica’s Order of Distinction
"Dennis Emmanuel Brown ... I would have to say ... joy." ~ Damien Marley Reggae music icon, Dennis Brown, was recognized by the Jamaican Government today, on National Heroes Day, for his outstanding musical achievements. The Order of Distinction, Commander Class, was bestowed posthumously on Dennis Emmanuel Brown, who was dubbed the "Crown Prince of Reggae" by none other than Bob Marley. Marley was always adamant that Dennis Brown was the best reggae singer in the world, and his favorite. It's about damn time, I say!! And what a PERFECT description by Damien Marley. "Joy" is exactly the...
Read MoreDon’t miss it! 2011 Portland Jerk Festival | this Sunday, July 3rd | Port Antonio, Jamaica
How can you really top this - delicious Jamaican jerk and fun family-oriented entertainment - all in one place?? Come savor Jamaica's most famous style of cooking this Sunday, July 3rd, at the 12th Portland Jerk Festival in Port Antonio, Jamaica! This Festival is always a favorite and this year's should be no exception. As usual, the Festival expects a bumper crop of locals from all over the island as well as tourists to make the annual trip to Portland to enjoy the creations of Jamaica's popular chefs. The event always features more than 25 authentic jerk vendors from Portland, the "Home of...
Read MoreEco-music festival in St Elizabeth this Saturday July 2
If you're in the area of St. Elizabeth Jamaica this weekend, take the family to this fun new festival and enjoy a swim or a nature walk to the waterfalls. There will also be a Grand Market, Jamaican food and crafts & a stage show. It's all taking place at RivFalls, Maggotty, St. Elizabeth on Saturday, July 2nd, between 8AM and 2AM. Adults $1500, after 5 $2000. VIP PRESOLD $3500 - 21 & over, Children 12 and under FREE, Children 12 - 16 all day $500, 17 & over $1000. Eco-music festival for St Bess this Saturday A number of Jamaican artistes are going green. They are billed to...
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