Top 10 Jamaican Diaspora News Stories of 2015
Jamaicans in the Diaspora had an eventful year in 2015. The Jamaican Diaspora remained an important resource in 2015. The Biennial Jamaican Diaspora Conference focused its energies on promoting the many investment opportunities available in the country. A Jamaican was chosen to lead the United States Defense Intelligence Agency, and advocates of reparations launched a […]
Top 10 Jamaica News Stories of 2015
The Jamaican government was busy in 2015, notably enacting laws to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana; raising the tax-free personal income amount through tax amendments; and moving to strengthen national security through measures designed to stem the hacking of government websites and instituting biometric identification in passport applications. The Prime Minister stated her commitment to […]
Breeding Fear of the Innocent – Blanket Discrimination is Wrong
I agree that there are some poorly groomed people with dreadlocks and some loud, combative Jamaicans who are a bad representation of our culture. But by no means do these small groups represent all or even most Jamaicans. I happen to be both dreadlocked and Jamaican, and I consider myself fabulous company for anyone from […]
Day 2 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Cornwall Beach
Begin your Jamaican beach adventures with a visit to Cornwall Beach in Montego Bay. Located near Doctor’s Cave, a top tourist spot, this beach remains less crowded and the perfect place for a relaxing swim. Should you consider a return visit, take advantage of the Sunday afternoon “bottomless” Appleton Rum mug offered in Cornwall. In […]
