Jamaican Success Story: U.S. Navy Corpsman to Medical Doctor
When Jamaican Paul Hannam was 17, he saw a television commercial for the United States Navy that changed his life forever. After graduating from Knox High School, Hannam left his home in Jamaica to live with his father in the U.S. He couldn’t afford to attend college, so he got a job at McDonald’s. Hannam […]
VIDEO: Jamaican High School Competes in 2016 Cheerleading Championship in Florida
St Hugh’s High School is one of the finalist in the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) in Orlando, Florida. The team will be competing for a trophy today, Feb 7, 2016. Although the team placed 3rd in Jamaica’s Jamfit competition, organizers of the NHSCC were impressed with their routine and invited them to participate. […]
“The people, food, and music!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is the one thing you love about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love Jamaica for the people, food, and music.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. […]
Day 38 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Winnifred Beach
Winnifred Beach, also known as Fairy Hill Beach, in Port Antonio provides an authentic local vibe. Its location off of the main cliff-top road requires a trip down a bumpy path that ends with a view of grape trees along a mile of golden sand. The waters here are bright turquoise in color, and its […]
Orlando Patterson, Ph.D., O.D., scheduled to speak at Florida Atlantic University, February 13, 2016, Florida
On Saturday, February 13, 2016, the Florida Atlantic University (FAU), College of Business, will host internationally renowned Harvard sociologist, Orlando Patterson, Ph.D., O.D., The Forum is free to the public, with registration at Eventbrite.com, and begins sharply at 5:00 p.m., at the FAU Liberal Arts Building (Room LA 120) 3200 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314. […]
