Sister Carol – An Artist of Relevance and Distinction
“Sister Carol projects more vibrancy and power in the flex of an eyebrow than most performers do in an entire set.” — Billboard Magazine With a BSc. in Education Carol East aka Sister Carol has many monikers, Movie star, singer, D.J, humanitarian, certified teacher to name a few. With eight albums to her credit, her […]
2007 Annual Book Drive Update
In March- May 2007Jamaicans.com partnering with The Allen-Shaw Foundation for our annual book drive. We asked you the users to support our book drive to benefit the Allen-Shaw Reading Room. We had a goal of collecting 80 children’s books by May 31st, 2007. We beat the goal by almost 15 and this books were distributed […]
The Relocators : Jamaican Book Review
Summary of The Book: The name of the book is “The Relocators”. It tells the story of a company which is called “The Phoenix Contracting Company”. This company employs people who have no relatives, or who has no one who really cares for them. They are sent on assignment from which they do not return. […]
Establishing a Race – Out of Many One People, We Are A Race Apart Part 2
My call for establishment of a Jamaican race in last month’s column triggered so many favorable responses that I asked Xavier Murphy, the man behind Jamaicans.com, whom we should see to get a separate race established. Xavier didn’t know. Nobody I asked had a clue. So I went surfing on the web to find out. […]
Jamaica’s Rear-View-Mirror Planning
Jamaica’s well-intentioned oil exploration initiative is likely to be a waste of time and money. And in my opinion, it’s an example of rear-view-mirror planning. I know oil is expensive. Who doesn’t? And I know Jamaica would save a lot of precious foreign exchange if it could produce some of its own fuel. But there […]
The Gamble : Memoirs Of An Illegal Alien Part 29
It was 7 months since I sent the money and my Jamaican passport to Charlie for the ‘stamp’. The stamp was the one INS places in your passport once you are approved for a green card. I would have the ability to get a new social security card, apply for citizenship and travel. It was […]
Influential Jamaicans in Atlanta: Jewel C. Scott, Clayton County District Attorney
The Honorable Jewel C. Scott made history in 2005 when she simultaneously became the first female and first Caribbean-American District Attorney for Clayton County, one of the counties that comprise the Atlanta Metro area in the state of Georgia. Originally from Mandeville, she spent her formative years in the Parish of Hanover in Jamaica. As […]
Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Russia
This month our series “Reggae Around the World” we interview Dub Vision a reggae band group from a Russia. “Dub Division” participated in several music festivals in Russia and abroad. There goal is to promote Dub and Reggae in Russia. Question: What is the reggae scene like there? It is really ill-developed. The situation can […]
Keeping Our Culture Alive: Interview With Norma Darby of the Jamaica Folk Revue
This month we interview Ms. Norma Darby of the Jamaica Folk Review. Ms. Norma Darby leads this well known Florida-based folkloric group that has been performing for over 30 years. They use Jamaica folklore to entertain and educate about the Jamaican culture. We talk to Ms Darby about her passion for Jamaican culture, Miss Lou […]
Interview With Basil Smith Director of Tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board
This month we interview Basil Smith Director of Tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB). We talk to him about the “Brand Jamaica”, eco-tourism, heritage tours, marketing to the Diaspora and the future initiatives of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB). Q: You were recently appointed to this post. When did you take up office and […]
