Thank God for the Olympics! In what would have otherwise been another boring two weeks of primetime TV before the fall network season begins, I’ve enjoyed some really entertaining and thrilling moments in sports. I’ve enjoyed past Olympics, but it seems like this one has been a show stopper from the Opening Ceremonies, which I [...]

Since it’s almost Friday and it’s been a while since I did a Reggae Video Classic, I was feeling a little nostalgic for some Wayne Wonder. Here’s his hit No Letting Go.

British born boxing champion, Lennox Lewis, was born in London, England to Jamaican parents. At the age of 12, Lewis’ family moved to Canada where he became an amateur boxer and ultimately represented Canada at the 1984 Summer Olympics where he placed 5th. In 1988, Lewis again traveled to the Olympics in Seoul, South Korea [...]

In this 4-part episode of the Jamaican TV hit, Oliver at Large, Oliver pretends to be a rastaman in an attempt to help his friend, Donna secure money from her parents for a trip to America. A few months ago, Oliver spoke with BBC Caribbean to discuss his acting career and future. You can listen [...]

Here are some various pictures of the 2008 Jamaican Olympic team in Beijing China. The first pics are of the opening ceremony, previous Olympian sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown carried the flag for the team. The last two pictures are of long jumper Chelsea Hammond, decathlete Maurice Smith, sprinter Usain Bolt, and 400m hurdler Shevon Stoddart. Jamaican [...]

Earlier this week I was sent this billboard pic in an email, and I thought it was really impressive to see “The World’s Fastest Man” on a billboard in China representing Jamaica. After doing a little research I was able to find even more information on Usain’s Olympic dreams and his trip to Beijing.

21 year [...]

I’ve been behind this week in reporting the news, due to the fact that I’m helping my parents move. In the case of this story I’m glad that I have been a little behind because it seems that there has been some misinformation surrounding what exactly happened to Sean Paul on a recent trip to [...]

The eccentric and reclusive Lauryn Hill was recently featured in the August 18th edition of People Magazine. Hill’s life, music, and relationships were explored and scrutinized for what seems like the umpteenth time, the only difference this time around is that a mainstream magazine is doing the digging (Lauryn did not participate in the production [...]

Today Jamaica celebrates 46 years as independent nation, and while many question the state of the country and whether it’s independence has been a blessing or a curse, I think it’s much better to use today’s occasion as a reason to celebrate and highlight all that Jamaica has achieved since August 6, 1962!
Happy Independence Day [...]

This lovely picture has inspired a new column here on YawdFromAbroad.com, it’ll be entitled: Jamaica’s Finest. ‘Nuff said! LOL!
This picture of fashion model and TV show host, Tyson Beckford, was taken at last Friday’s Africa Rising Music and Fashion Festival, which was held at The Kennedy Centre in Washington, D.C. “Africa Rising” was first launched [...]

Here is the second part of my interview with the Co-Founder and Partner of Realvibez Media, CEO David Mullings. If you didn’t catch Part I of the interview, you can read it here. To view the un-edited interview, click here.

YFA: How did you guys become the official online web partner of Reggae Sumfest, the [...]

Don’t forget to watch the Reggae Academy Awards this weekend on Jamaica’s channel TVJ. The Reggae Academy Awards Show, which was held this past February, was formatted into a 3-hour made for TV presentation, just in time to celebrate Jamaica’s independence. If you’re unable to catch the show this weekend, no worries, this inaugural event [...]

Check out Capleton’s “St. Mary Mi Come From” on Tuesday, August 5th at Gray’s Inn Sports Complex at Annotto Bay, St. Mary. Gates open for children’s activities at 9:00 am and the stage show begins at 6:00 p.m. Fun times for all!

Last week I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing one of the Founders and Managing Partners of Realvibez Media, CEO David Mullings. What began as a graduate school project for brothers, David and Robert Mullings in 2002, has now evolved into Realvibez Media; a self-described integrated media and entertainment company focused primarily on Caribbean content [...]