Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force Kicks Off US$2 Million Fundraising Campaign in South Florida
The Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF) continues to move forward to raise US$2,000,000 to upgrade the infrastructure of early childhood and primary schools in Jamaica with a portion of the proceeds to be used for professional development and training for teachers. The pledge2build fundraising campaign is an inter-parish competition among Jamaicans across the globe, […]
China and Tibet – Jamaicans Tell Their Travel Stories
CHINA including TIBET My husband, my daughter, and I visited China including Tibet in May 2014. Our trip began in Beijing then on to Xining, Lhasa, Shigaste, Dingri, and ended in Chengdu. I like the fact that there was no air pollution and the scenery in Tibet was awesome. The best part of the trip […]
Jamaican Style Seasoned Rice Recipe
This is one of the classic Jamaican one-pot dishes that is very easy to make. Remove the meat from the ingredients and you have a great vegan recipe. Try my Jamaican Style Seasoned Rice Recipe. Ingredients 1 pound rice 1 pound pumpkin, in ½-inch dice 1 pound of any meat, but into 1⁄4-inch strips 2 […]
Jamaican-Born Doctor Listed as a Top Spine Surgeon in 2016
Becker Healthcare, a leading source of business and legal information for hospital and health system owners and operators of out-patient surgery centers and leaders of orthopedic and spine practices, has listed Jamaican-Born Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, MD, as one of the leading spine surgeons of 2016. Dr. Chin is a Team Physician working with Jamaica’s […]
Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force Kicks Off US$2 Million Fundraising Campaign in Washington DC
The Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF) continues to move forward to raise US$2,000,000 to upgrade the infrastructure of early childhood and primary schools in Jamaica with a portion of the proceeds to be used for professional development and training for teachers. The pledge2build fundraising campaign is an inter-parish competition among Jamaicans across the globe, […]
Ghost Tour at Rose Hall in Jamaica Ranked among Top Three in Caribbean
Rose Hall Great House in Jamaica has been named one of the top places in the Caribbean to experience a ghostly haunting by Islands Magazine. Located on a former plantation in Montego Bay, the Great House offers an hour-long tour featuring re-enactments, and a chance to learn about Annie Palmer, the former plantation wife and […]
Day 303 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Play at Plumb Point Lighthouse
Plumb Point lighthouse in St. Andrew was constructed in 1853, just 11 years after the lighthouse at Morant Point. It is located on the Palisadoes Peninsula at a spot known as Great Plumb Point near Kingston Harbors entrance. Its tower is 70 feet high and built of stone and cast iron. The light in the […]
Meet The New Miss Jamaica Florida Queens 2016
The new Miss Jamaica Florida Queens for 2016 received their crowns on October 23, 2016, in Lauderhill, Florida. The pageant was hosted by Barrington Russell Jr. and Simone Russell and featured performances by pop star Blake G. and international reggae soul artiste Blade Martin. The 2016 event celebrated 27 years of sophistication and elegance at […]