Jamaican American Kamala Harris Not Interested in U.S. Supreme Court Position
Kamala Harris, California’s Attorney General, says she is not interested in being on the United States Supreme Court. According to Harris, she is committed to her campaign to replace retiring Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer in the U.S. Congress. News sources had suggested that the Jamaican American Harris was one of those under consideration by the […]
2016: Zagga’s Music Journey Continues
In his trod to reach his destination, Austill Henry, better known as Zagga, had quite an eventful 2015. His year started on a high with a nomination from JaRIA for the ‘2015 Best New Artiste’. It further heightened as he embarked on a successful solo European tour- selling out several of his shows across cities […]
Jamaican Michelle Williams Becomes Harvard’s First Black Faculty Dean
Jamaican-born, Michelle Williams, who serves as chair of the epidemiology department at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard University, has been appointed to be the next dean of the school. When she starts in her new position in July 2016, she will be the first black person to head up a Harvard […]
Jamaican-Born Lt. Cmdr. Paul Smith first black person to Attain Commander Rank in Royal Canadian Navy History
Lieutenant-Commander Paul Smith, who was born in Lionel Town, Jamaica, is a pioneer in the Royal Canadian Navy. He is the first black person to reach the rank of Commander in the Navy’s 106-year history. He received his appointment to the rank in January 2010, but only when he got his first ship in July […]
Caribben Cultural Icon and Queen of Soca Alison Hinds to Keynote Florida Caribbean Students Association (FCSA) 42nd Leadership Conference Weekend At University of Tampa
With a weekend of leadership and professional development workshops, cultural programming and community service, the Florida Caribbean Students Association (“FCSA”) and Caribbean Students Association at the University of Tampa (“UT CSA”) will welcome the Queen of Soca and Caribbean cultural icon, Alison Hinds, as its Keynote Speaker for the 42nd Annual Conference, April 9, 2016, […]
Chef Sian’s Turn Cornmeal with Corned Pork Recipe
From my childhood in the western Jamaica countryside to my first job as a Pantry Cook to this recipe being featured in the Jamaica Gleaner’s 2015 holiday Cookbook, turned cornmeal remains a constant in my life. This particular recipe came about as many of my recipes do; by way of excess. I had a small […]
Day 54 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Explore the Lighthouse at Morant Point
The red and white lighthouse located here is 100 feet tall and 15 feet wide. The cast-iron tower was constructed in 1841 by West Africans from Sierra Leone and is the oldest lighthouse in Jamaica. Its location at the farthest reach of the island’s eastern coast means that it is the first point of impact […]
20-Yr-Old Jamaican, Ashli MCclure, Earns Commercial Pilot’s License
Jamaica’s Ashli McClure, 20, reached a major career milestone by successfully obtaining a commercial pilot’s license on February 19, 2016. McClure, who attended Charlemont High School, originally wanted be become a physician, but visiting a flight school at the age of 16 she decided to change her career path and become a pilot. Her mother […]
