Top Jamaican-Born Model, Alexia Palmer, Sues Trump-Owned Talent Agency
Alexia Palmer, a Jamaican-born model, has filed a lawsuit against Trump Model Management, a talent agency founded by U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump in 1999, for $225,000, accusing the organization of breach of contract, mail fraud, and violations of wage laws for immigrants. Originally filed in October of 2014, the suit claims that the Trump […]
Hummingbird Cake Recipe
My recipe for Hummingbird Cake, combines the flavours of banana, pineapple and orange. Hope you enjoy Ingredients 6 ozs butter 3 eggs 1 cup Brown Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla Essence 1 tsp Grated Nutmeg 1 tsp Orange Flavouring 2 cups Flour 3 tsp Baking Powder 2 overripe Bananas 1 small can Crushed Pineapple 1/3 cup […]
Olympian Michael Johnson: Usain Bolt Is Greatest Sprinter in History
When asked his opinion of Jamaica’s record-breaking sprint Olympic champion Usain Bolt, Michael Johnson, himself an Olympic legend, says that Bolt has done things no other sprinter has done, and that being so, Bolt is the greatest sprinter in the history of the sport. According to Johnson, who held the 200-meter world record before Bolt […]
“Everything will be alright!!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked Marie Wilson “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?” – Photo by X. Murphy “Jamaica makes me smile because of the loud back vibe that says “everything will be alright.” The “Smile Jamaica” series […]
Jamaican Merlene Ottey Continues Record-Breaking Sprint Career In Her Fifties
Jamaica’s sprint legend Merlene Ottey may be nearing the age of 53, but she has no plans to end her athletic career any time soon. While visiting Jamaica, Ottey said that she is getting ready for the 2016 IAAF World Championships in Moscow. Her first appearance at the World Championships was 30 years ago. Ottey, […]
St. Catherine High Alumni in the Diaspora Offers Message of Congratulations to Alumnus Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Alumna Juliet Holness
The St. Catherine High School Alumni Association in the Diaspora congratulates alumnus The Most Honorable Andrew Michael Holness on his appointment as Prime Minister of Jamaica, and his wife, alumna Juliet Holness, as Member of Parliament of East Rural St Andrew. The St. Catherine High School Alumni in the Diaspora is proud that one of […]
Day 69 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Experience Falmouth’s Heritage
One of the places to visit in Falmouth is the Falmouth Cenotaph, a large white cross located at the center of a garden, was constructed to honor Jamaicans who gave their lives during the two World Wars. The city’s Heritage Walks take you to some of the most interesting spots, including the home of American […]
US runner Alysia Montano Says Gatlin and Gay Should Be Banned from Olympic Competition
Alysia Montano, United States distance runner, says that a zero-tolerance approach should be taken in regard to athletes who fail drug tests. She said that these individuals should be banned from Olympic competition, and she included her probable teammates Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay. Montano, 29, who was negatively impacted by the Russian doping scandal, […]
