Cho-Cho and Carrot Slaw – Jamaican Vegan Recipe
This Cho-Cho (Chayote) and Carrot Slaw is a gluten free vegan recipe. It is served with Apple Cider Vinaigrette. Ingredients for the slaw 1 Chayote (Cho-Cho) 3 Organic Carrots 1 Organic Apple (1 slice of apple grilled to be placed on the base of slaw) ¼ Scotch bonnet pepper finely chopped A handful of dried cranberries (Optional) […]
12 Questions with Reggae Musician, Omari Banks
Born and raised on the beautiful island of Anguilla, Omari Banks found his musical calling at a young age when he first took the stage in Milan, Italy to sing alongside his father Bankie Banx . The emotions conveyed through music touched his heart and a star was born. Founding his inspiration through an eclectic […]
Jamaican-American, Dr. Tashni Dubroy named president of Shaw University
Jamaican-American, Dr. Tashni Dubroy, was named the president of Shaw University Shaw which is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Shaw University’s Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. Joseph N. Bell introduced Dr. Dubroy as Shaw’s 17th president at a press conference on Monday June 1st, 2015. Dubroy, a Shaw graduate, is the third alumnus, third female […]
Hon. Shirley Chisholm – Hall Of Fame celebrating Caribbean American Heritage
Unbought and Unbossed, the title of Shirley Chisholm’s autobiography is an apt summary of her life. She was a trailblazer in politics, the first major-party black,female candidate to run for president, a bid that opened doors for both minorities. She was also the first black woman to serve in Congress beginning in 1968; she served seven […]
The 4th Annual Island Reggae Festival Expands Offerings for 2015
Rudebwoy 3nt and Cukui present the 4th annual Island Reggae Festival which will be held at its new 2015 location – the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road in San Jose, California. The event offerings have expanded in 2015 to include 17 different music groups on three stages, carnival rides, a Car Show, a […]
JN Supports Sports Development through CASA in South Florida
The longstanding commitment of the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) to community development through sports extends beyond its local borders, as for the past decade the JN Florida Representative Office has been a major supporter of the Caribbean Americas Soccer Association (CASA) which is based in the state of Florida, United States of America (USA). […]
SBA Administrator to Speak at Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta (JAMCHAM) Launch
The Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta, Inc. (JAMCHAM) has announced that Cassius Butts, Regional Administrator for the US Small Business Administration (SBA) will be the keynote speaker at the chamber’s official launch, scheduled for Saturday, June 27th at the Marriott Century Center Hotel, 2000 Century Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30345 at 6:00 pm. Cassius […]