MUSIC · Reggae Vibes • November 4, 2026
Jahmark Tafari Brings an Old Jamaican Warning Back in Ska
Jahmark Tafari reaches back to the ska of Jamaica’s independence era on “No Sorry fi Maga Dog,” carrying a familiar Jamaican proverb through The Soulshakers and Southern California. The new cut honors the Skatalites-era pulse without treating it like museum music.
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CULTURE · Caribbean Times • November 5, 2026
Ocho Rios Makes the Island Part of the Runway
Jamaica International Fashion Week will bring designers from more than 10 countries to Island Village, but St. Ann stays central to the story. The four-day debut connects Jamaican designers and local creatives with a wider fashion economy rooted in the parish’s cultural history.
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FOOD · Caribbean National Weekly • November 3, 2026
Miramar Lets Jerk Tell the Whole Story
The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival’s culinary pavilion pairs chef battles and sauce tasting with conversations about wellness, business and cultural identity. A South Florida crowd gets a seat at the judging table while Jamaican technique and memory stay at the center.
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TRAVEL · Hawaiʻi Public Radio • October 30, 2026
Kauaʻi’s Recovery Campaign Starts With Local Businesses
After storm damage drove visitor spending sharply lower, Hawaiʻi’s tourism authority is building a campaign around Kauaʻi hotels, restaurants and local experiences. The useful part is the honesty: bring visitors back, but make sure they understand the island is still recovering.
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