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THIRD STAGING OF GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FESTIVAL DC A SUCCESS

Photos by Ajamu Myrie Washington, DC –The 3rd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival was held in Washington, D.C. this past Sunday June 10th and there was no shortage of good food and good vibes as over seven thousand patrons packed the Festival Lawn at RFK Stadium. The Festival was a great way to honor and celebrate June as Caribbean American Heritage Month. Patrons enjoyed delicious jerk and Caribbean delicacies from…

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Soca Gold 2018 Brings the Best of Soca May 25th- VP Records Brings Soca Gold to Life in Dominican Republic for Beach Roadtrip Weekend, May 3-6

  Carnival lovers unite once again, with “Soca Gold 2018.” The compilation, available for pre-order now and out everywhere May 25th, features a curated selection of the past year’s biggest soca tunes that are sure to start a party wherever it’s played. This announcement comes on the heels of Beach Road Trip Weekend (BRT Weekend) in Dominican Republic starting today, May 3-6th. VP Records is a 2018 sponsor and is…

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7th Annual Staging of New York Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival a Success

New York’s 7th Annual Staging of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival was a Success with Superb Performances, Great Food and Activities. Jamaica’s Lisa Hanna Wins Celebrity Quick Fire Challenge Trophy against Two-Time Champ, NY Mayor Bill de Blasio Photos by Ajamu Myrie. Top: Former Jamaican Minister of Culture, Lisa Hanna wins the Celebrity Quick Fire Challenge Trophy against Two-Time Jerk Cook-off Winner, NY Mayor Bill de Blasio Photo 2: Executive Chef Wenford Patrick Simpson…

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