Jamaica Master Painter Barrington Watson Claudia Hucke, Contributor Courtesy of the National Gallery of Jamaica, we present an essay from the catalogue of ‘Barrington: A Retrospective’, now on show at the National Gallery, the Bank of Jamaica and the Olympia Art Centre through April 29, 2012. When Barrington Watson returned to Jamaica in 1961, the island was at a historical crossroads. With Independence looming, there was a general optimism in the air and, as Watson remembers, “the island literally went wild” and he himself was determined to contribute to the…
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Damion Crawford clears inaccurate media reports
Honourable Damion Crawford, member of parliament for East Rural St. Andrew and State Minister in the Ministry of Entertainment and Tourism, wishes to clarify statements made in segments of the media this morning (Friday, March 30). It was reported that the minister had failed to file returns for the December 2011 general election spending, and in response Minister Crawford says, “This morning I heard the report and it is inaccurate. Prior to, and after the December general elections, I followed all the necessary steps and this included filing my returns.”…
Read More‘Memoirs of a Jamaican media-man’ launches today
SOURCE: Jamaica Gleaner Ainsley Walters, Gleaner Writer CAREY Robinson’s much-awaited Memoirs of A Jamaican Media-Man will be launched at 6:30 this evening at Pulse’s Studio 38, Trafalgar Road, St Andrew. Described in a Sunday Gleaner review as “a simply wonderful literary feast”, Memoirs of A Jamaican Media-Man is a recount of Carey Robinson’s historical journey through the Jamaican media landscape – print and electronic. One of Jamaica’s most accomplished media personalities, Robinson, like many before and after him, cut his teeth at The Gleaner Company Limited, the Old Lady of…
Read MoreA few great spots to eat Jamaican, I’ve found
Sweetwood jerk spot in New Kingston, where all meats are grilled on the good ole pimento wood. Ahhhh!
Read MoreFind great art, art galleries locations across Jamaica
Art Galleries in Jamaica KINGSTON Alexander Cooper’s Gallery and Museum WHERE: Coopers Hill It’s a must stop. You are educated in the culture of Jamaica through more than just the strokes of Alexander Cooper. The museum collects and displays items from as early as colonial times in Jamaica such as sewing machines and tools. It also chronicles critical media personnel contributing to the promotion of Jamaica art history. The gallery boasts over 50 works detailing lifestyles of Jamaica in a historic order. ADMISSION FREE, but contributions accepted. Amaicraft WHERE: Market…
Read MoreHighlighting March 31 in Jamaica, world culture history!
Important arts, culture and creative events happening around the world, especially in Jamaica on March 31. Power to the creative minds!
Read MoreJamaica 50th Festival song contest crown centre of attention
Jamaica turns 50 this year, 2012, as an independent nation. The top 10 finalists in the 2012 Festival Song Competition have been selected from 160 hopefuls.
Read MoreMichael Parchment shows ‘ Parable of The Arts’ April 8
Easter is a good time to be in Jamaica this year. An exhibition of Michael Parchment work titled ‘The Parable of the arts’ will be at Harmony Hall. April 8 at 12noon is the date and time. Opening remarks by Veerle Poupeye Ramalee. Read more on Michael Parchment on this site!
Read MoreJamaica 50 calendar of events on JIS
Happy birthday Jamaica! What will you celebrate with us? Check out events by JCDC and more. Click THIS LINK if you are finished browsing this site. For nearing events scroll on the home page of www.antheamcgibbon.com.
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