As Marlon Simms recounted some of the moments he shared with the late Bert Rose, the impact the founding member of the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) and co-founder of the Jamaica School of Dance had on him was immediately evident. Simms,...
Founding member of the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) and co-founder of the Jamaica School of Dance, Bert Rose has died. Artistic director of the NDTC, Marlon Simms, told The Gleaner that Rose passed away this morning and that he had been...
Lent, the period of self-reflection and unyielding sacrifice, begins today, Ash Wednesday. The 40-day period marks the time Jesus Christ spent fasting in the wilderness and is usually a time when Christians give up things they found pleasurable as...
From the king and crown prince of reggae to the king, queen, princess, and even emperor of dancehall, Jamaican music has had a long love affair with 'royal' musical titles. Since Bob Marley was bestowed the title of 'King of Reggae' and Yellowman...
Palace Amusement welcomed its first patrons last night at an intimate but successful first night of operations at its New Kingston drive-in cinema. Inclement weather and technical difficulties forced the company to abandon the grand opening on...
