Influential Jamaican in Atlanta: Anthony C. Winkler
Anthony Winkler is one of Jamaica’s most gifted and successful writers. Two of his novels have been made into movies. His original screenplay, The Annihilation of Fish, has been made into a movie starring James Earl Jones, Lynn Redgrave and Margot Kidder. It’s the story of a retired old Jamaican named Fish who has no […]
Influential Jamaicans in Atlanta: Rev. Dr. Barry Davies
The Rev. Dr. Barry Davies inherited the gift of music from his grandfather who was a church organist but his nose was kept to the wheel by his mother who was determined not to have him waste all the money she had to spend on piano and organ lessons. Now in his seventy-eight year, Rev. […]
Green Card Renewal – Removing the Conditions on Residency
If you have an old edition Green Card that was issued prior to 1989 and has no expiration date, US CIS encourages you to renew your card as soon as possible. Although it is not currently mandatory, US CIS will soon make it so. The renewal of the Green Card serves the purpose of updating […]
Jamaicans living in the “Deep South” Series- Philippa and Lloyd Wilson
The first thing you notice about Philippa and Lloyd Wilson is how authentically Jamaican they still are, despite having lived overseas for more than half of their lives. Their wonderfully unpretentious demeanor reminds you of a time long ago in Jamaica, when you spent Sunday afternoons on the verandah with close relatives or friends, talking […]
Best of Jamaica in Jamaica 2007 Results
The results are in from our our 2007 “Best of Jamaica” survey. Below are the results of each category for the “Best of Jamaica”. A note for our WinnersSee our banners page for winner’s logo. Be sure to buy your “Best of Jamaica Winner” t-shirts and other merchandise” to let other know about your achievement. […]
Best of Jamaica in Washington DC 2007 Winners
BEST JAMAICAN ANNUAL EVENT:Jamaican Independence Ball BEST JAMAICAN SOCIAL CLUB/ASSOCIATION:Jamaica Nationals Association BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN BAKERY:Brown’s Bakery BEST PLACE TO BUY JAMAICAN GROCERIES:Caribbean Market BEST PLACE TO PLAY DOMINOES:Cross Roads Entertainment Complex BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN RESTAURANT:CARIBBEAN SEA TAKOMA PARK, MD BEST TO MEET OTHER JAMAICANS:Crossroards BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN/CARIBBEAN NEWSPAPER:Tie: Jamaica Gleaner, Star, West Indian times […]
Best of Jamaica in Toronto 2007 Winners
BEST JAMAICAN ANNUAL EVENT:Jamaica Dayhttp://www.jamaicaday.com/ BEST JAMAICAN SOCIAL CLUB/ASSOCIATION:Tie: 4H, AJAA, Jamaican Canadian Association (995 Arrow Road in Toronto, Ontario), Triple 7 BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN BAKERY:Tie: Allans, Ralph’s bakery, Spicy Nice, Sunrise, Sunshine bakery BEST PLACE TO BUY JAMAICAN GROCERIES:Nicey’s BEST PLACE TO PLAY DOMINOES:Tie: Marcus Garvey Centre, Spinners choice BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN RESTAURANT:Tie: Jamaica […]
Best of Jamaica in New Jersey 2007 Winners
BEST JAMAICAN ANNUAL EVENT:Tie: East Orange carnival & annual reggae show BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN BAKERY:Golden Krust BEST PLACE TO BUY JAMAICAN GROCERIES:Tie: East Orange, Joes Market BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN RESTAURANT:Tie: Sansoucci, Peoples Choice BEST TO MEET OTHER JAMAICANS:parks, anywhere BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN/CARIBBEAN NEWSPAPER:Tie: Jamaican Gleaner, The Star BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN RADIO PERSONALITY:Tie: Natty G and […]
Best of Jamaica in London 2007 Winners
BEST JAMAICAN ANNUAL EVENT:Carnival Nottinghill BEST JAMAICAN SOCIAL CLUB/ASSOCIATION:Brixton BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN BAKERY:Mix Blessings BEST PLACE TO BUY JAMAICAN GROCERIES:Brixton Market BEST PLACE TO PLAY DOMINOES:Brixton domino club BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN RESTAURANT:Tie: Bamboula in Brixton & Sugar & Spice in Brixton, Caribbean Scene, Royal Victoria Dock, London, Cottons, dash in, gabbys, ISLAND, HUT,BIRMINGHAM, MR JERK, […]
Best of Jamaica in Philadelphia 2007 Winners
BEST JAMAICAN ANNUAL EVENT:Penn Relays! BEST JAMAICAN SOCIAL CLUB/ASSOCIATION:Team Jamaica Bickle BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN BAKERY:Purity BEST PLACE TO BUY JAMAICAN GROCERIES:Tie: Pat’s Market, Soverign Supermarket BEST PLACE TO PLAY DOMINOES:Yard BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN RESTAURANT:Jerk Hut BEST TO MEET OTHER JAMAICANS:Tie: Penn Relays, The beaches BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN/CARIBBEAN NEWSPAPER:Gleaner BEST LOCAL JAMAICAN RADIO PERSONALITY:Tie: Hopeton Brown, […]
