Ronald Thwaites Challenged UJAA at their Quinquennial Awards Gala

In his speech delivered on Saturday September 26, 2015 at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (UJAA), the Hon Ronald Thwaites, Minister of Education, noted that “Effective communities make good citizenship.”  The following morning at its breakfast meeting, the President of UJAA, Ms. Lesleyann Samuel noted that “Effective citizens make […]

“I miss Jamaica so much!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS

Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is the one thing you miss about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I miss Jamaica so much. I miss the vibes, the beaches, the food, sports day, and champs. I miss everything about […]

People Profile: Faith Simpson

This week on People Profile: Faith Simpson​ (Breast cancer survivor). Most people diagnosed with breast cancer will live for many years. Overall, the five-year relative survival rate for breast cancer is 89 percent and the 10-year relative survival rate is 82 percent. It is important to keep in mind survival rates vary depending on each […]

Stolen Dance Move Upsets Dance Creator Shelly Xpressionz

A few weeks ago, a social media tirade begun between two female dancers and popular Dance group, Dance Xpressionz, over a stolen dance move. The Dance move in question is the ‘Shelly Bounce’ created in October 2013 by a premier member of Dance Xpressionz, Shelly-Ann Callum. “We were just running some routines before we headed […]