Atlanta Jamaican Association recognizes Alrene Barr with the Vin Martin Community Service Award
The Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA) recognized Alrene Barr with the 2015 Vin Martin Community Service Award. A past President of the Atlanta Jamaican Association Inc. (AJA) and Jamaica Honorary Consul to Atlanta, Hon Vin Martin was a Community stalwart and the leader of the community. In Remembrance of him, an annual community service award is […]
Rafting on the Rio Grande, Winnifred Beach Portland, Rastaman with Soursop – This Week’s Picks for Best Jamaica Instagram Photos
Check out this week’s best photos of Jamaica and Jamaican culture on Instagram. Our favorites this week include images from Rafting on the Rio Grande, Rastaman with Soursop . If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Rafting on the Rio […]
Gluten Free Vegan Fried Rice Jamaican Recipe
Are you vegan and have a craving for Jamaican style Chinese food? Try our easy to make Gluten Free Vegan Fried Rice recipe. Ingredients 2 cups organic sprouted tri-color quinoa cooked 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 cloves of garlic ½ Scotch bonnet pepper 1 onion chopped 1 […]
Our Digital Destiny
A few months ago I attended the American Black Film Festival and it was there I realized I’m officially an old person. The world has gone digital while I’ve been sitting in my rocking chair drinking mint tea, and watching television on a square screen with a giant box behind it. Even while my workaholic […]
Fashion: Country Club
I’m all ready for the Country Club! I would say this is not your typical Country Club outfit, but when has typical ever been in style?? 😉 As soon as I laid eyes on these shorts, they reminded me of Julia Roberts when she wore a similar pleated pair in Pretty Woman. Even though that movie […]
A Conversation with Hume Johnson PhD on the “Re:Imaging Jamaica Project”
This week we have a conversation with Dr. Hume Johnson, the founder of the nation brand think tank “Re:Imagine Jamaica Project”. Dr. Hume is passionate about “Brand Jamaica” as she discusses trends, challenges and practices that are shaping Jamaica’s public international image. WES: Was the Re:Imaging Project symposium in Jamaica success, what was achieved? For […]
Musical Traces American Roots of Jamaican Music; Preview at Broward Center for the Arts, October 25th, 2015
Rootz of Music Inc., will present American Roots of Jamaican Music: The Legacy, A musical extravaganza that chronicles the development of popular songs that were the foundation in both Jamaica and the Americas starting from the mid 1940’s to present time. The show will be staged at the Abdo New River Room at the Broward […]
Julian Taylor Band Performs at Turf September 19th, 2015, Toronto
WHO: Julian Taylor Band WHAT: Toronto Urban Roots Festival (TURF) performance WHERE: Fort York Garrison Common, 100 Garrison Rd., Toronto WHEN: Saturday, September 19 – 1:20-2:00 pm TICKETS: $69.50/$119.50 Single Day/ $249.50 3 Day VIP Pass/$349.50 VIP PLUS PASS The JULIAN TAYLOR BAND is truly on a roll with their upcoming performance at the prestigious […]
National Breastfeeding Week 2015 to Focus on Breastfeeding and the Workplace
This year’s celebration of National Breastfeeding Week will be observed under the theme, “Breastfeeding and Work- Let’s Make it Work” which is aiming to galvanize support from all sectors to enable women to work and breastfeed. The weeklong activities will commence on Sunday, September 20 with a church service at the Mineral Heights Church of […]