The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will celebrate the 135th anniversary of the birth of the Right Excellent, Sir Alexander Bustamante on Sunday, February 24 with a Floral Tribute at the National Heroes Park in Kingston, beginning at 10:00 am and a Civic Ceremony at Sir Busta’s birth place in Blenheim, Hanover, beginning at 11:00 am.

On February 25th, the eight-time GRAMMY-winning musician Stephen “Ragga” Marley will kick off an intimate acoustic U.S. tour in support of his latest 5-track EP, One Take: Acoustic Jams, out November 2018 on the Marley family’s Ghetto Youths International imprint. For one month, the 23-city run will span the South, Southwest and West Coast.

NEW YORK, NY – Jamaican-born New York designer Glenroy March didn’t disappoint this season and attendees at the Fall 2020 presentation on Monday, February 11 had high praises for House of D’Marsh. The presentation was held at The High School of Fashion Industries in New York City’s Chelsea area.

Miami, FL — On Saturday, February 9, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)welcomed nearly 500 guests for the sixth annual Art + Soul Celebration, which supports and celebrates the museum’s Fund for African American Art and ensures that PAMM represents the diversity of the community it serves, while elevating the appreciation of African diaspora art and culture.  

CORAL GABLES, FL – Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor The Children’s Trust, announces the ninth annual Young Talent Big Dreams – the most widespread, local FREE youth talent competition in Miami-Dade County. Kids between the ages of 8-17 are invited to showcase their talents and compete for prizes ranging from performing arts scholarships, cash awards and performance opportunities, plus tickets to local cultural attractions and theatres. For the fourth consecutive year, the grand prize winner will receive a free trip – airfare, hotel and passes for two – to attend the live Teen Choice Awards, courtesy of WSVN 7News, along with $500 in cash. 

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – Miami-Dade County Commissioners gave unanimous approval to legislation sponsored by Commissioner Rebeca Sosa establishing the Biscayne Bay Task Force.

North Miami, FL –The City of North Miami’s 2019 Black History Month celebration is set to honor community leaders, celebrate organized black movements in art, and explore the power of libraries to transform communities.  This year’sNorth Miami observance is themed, “Building Strong Communities.”It will kick-off Friday, Feb. 8, with a Welcoming Reception and Art Opening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the North Miami Public Library, located at 835 NE 132nd St, North Miami, FL.

Barbadian pop star Rihanna is taking her father to court, claiming he and his business partner is using her name to make money against her wishes.

Jamaica’s reggae icons – living and dead - will be celebrated this month in the Caribbean island.

Oliver Mair, Jamaica’s consul general in Miami, will make his United States singing debut this month at a “Steve Higgins & Friends” concert in South Florida.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Two of the Caribbean’s best internationally known entertainers are scheduled to appear at the CARIFESTA Super Concert when the 14th edition of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) gets underway in Trinidad and Tobago this summer.

Some of the biggest names in jazz music are scheduled to perform in the Caribbean during the “St. Lucia Jazz Festival” May 5-12.