South Florida Jamaican Alumni announce the 12th Annual True Blue Event, April 1st – 2nd , 2016
The 12th Annual True Blue Weekend will take place April 1st – 2nd , 2016. The 2-day event is hosted by The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (STGCOBAFL) and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (JCOBAFL). “We are extremely excited about this year’s True Blue weekend and Dennis […]
Camperdown High School Past Students’ Association, Florida Chapter will host its 15th Annual Fundraiser Dinner/Dance Memorial Weekend – May 27-29, 2016
Camperdown High School Past Students’ Association, Florida Chapter will host its 15th Annual Fundraiser Dinner/Dance on Memorial Weekend, May 27-29, 2016. The weekend’s theme is “Love, Respect, Togetherness”. The weekend’s activities start Friday, May 27 at 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. with a “White Night Fete” at Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale Port Hotel, 1617 SE 17th […]
Portland Road, Fruits and Vegetables, Breadnut Valley Falls – This Week’s Picks for Best Jamaica Instagram Photos
Check out this week’s best photos of Jamaica and Jamaican culture on Instagram. Our favorites this week include images from Portland Road, Fruits and Vegetables, Breadnut Valley Falls. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Beautiful Road View, Portland […]
Jamaican Pat Francis to Lead High-Level UN Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment
Pat Francis was named as the interim head coordinator of the United Nations Secretary General’s panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment. She will lead and oversee the organization of the first meeting of the panel on March 16, 2016, at the UN headquarters in New York City. She will also supervise related preparations and coordinate the […]
This day in Jamaican History – Daisy Chambers, Jamaica’s first woman solicitor
On March 17, 1948 Daisy Chambers is admitted by the Court of Appeal as Jamaica’s first woman solicitor. The Court of Appeal is the highest appellate court in Jamaica; it is superior to the Supreme Court. The Court is composed of a President and six other Judges. The Chief Justice is also a judge ex officio […]
Chris Gayle Sets Two Records in T20 World Cup
The West Indies cricket team won the opening match of the T20 World Cup, beating England in Mumbai, India, with the help of Chris Gayle who set two records for sixes during the event. The Windies were set 183 runs for the victory, following a toss won by England. The Windies decided to bat and […]
Day 77 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Wander the Island Wild
Fern Gully is 3-mile stretch of road running from Ocho Rios to Colgate in a very lush and tropical rainforest. See amazing gorges, water falling into canyons, birds of paradise, and over 300 kinds of ferns. Roadside vendors offer arts and crafts for sale, so it’s also a good place to get out of the […]
Food For The Poor says “Thank You” to Taiwan for 10,000 Trees
Last week, 60 primary and secondary schools in the Caribbean nation of St. Lucia received a donation of 10,000 fruit-bearing trees from Food For The Poor, a gift made possible by Ambassador Ray Mou of the Republic of China Taiwan, a diplomatic representative in St. Lucia. “Food For The Poor is making the most for […]
AFUWI Positively Impacting Lives of Caribbean Nationals
The American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (AFUWI) since its establishment has positively impacted the lives of many Caribbean nationals. This has been made possible through the kind contributions and financial support of numerous individuals and corporations who are committed to nation building through education. Patrons attending this year’s gala at The […]
Best Of The Best 10th Anniversary Concert, May 29, 2016, Miami
The country’s largest multicultural music, arts and culinary festival, Best Of The Best, will celebrate its 10th anniversary staging with an epic lineup of Caribbean superstars! Produced by Best Of The Best Entertainment, in association with Rocker’s Island Entertainment and Massive B, the highly anticipated show returns to Bayfront Park (301 Biscayne Blvd.) in downtown […]
