Jamaican-American Elected Vice Chair of Democratic National Committee
Michael Blake, a Jamaican-American state assemblyman from the Bronx in New York, has been elected to be the vice chairman of the Democratic Party’s National Committee in the United States (DNC). Blake, 34, is one of seven children and the son of Jamaican immigrants. His parents named him for two Jamaican heroes: Michael Manley and […]
The Jamaican Women of Florida, Inc. (JWOF) elected a new Board of Directors
The Jamaican Women of Florida, Inc. (JWOF) elected a new Board of Directors on February 25, 2015 at their fourth annual general meeting. The new president is Ms. Camille Edwards an administrator with the Broward County School Board. Ms. Edwards has previously served as the Presidents of the Immaculate Conception High School Alumnae Association and […]
Caribbean TV Series “Taste the Islands” Picked Up for Second Nationwide Run
In 2015, Caribbean cooking show “Taste the Islands” made history by becoming the first Jamaican-produced and Jamaican-hosted series on US national public television. Show creators Blondie Ras Productions have announced that the second season will premiere this June, Caribbean American Heritage Month, on Create TV and select PBS stations around the country. Public television’s favorite […]
Jamaica College Robotics Team Wins NYC FIRST Robotics Regional Championship Connect Award
The Jamaica College Robotics Team won the 2017 NYC FIRST Robotics Regional (FRC) Championship Connect Award this week. Overall the team won four trophies. Established in 2009 by the JC New York Chapter of the school’s old boys association, the Jamaica College Robotics Club aims to inspire the young men and stir their interest in the […]
Jamaican Descent Canadian Hip Hop pioneers being honored in March 2017
Ryerson University Professor’s Movement Encourages the Inclusion of Hip Hop History in the Canadian School Curriculum If you’ve ever referred to Toronto as “Tdot,” a term coined by K4ce, a local hip hop legend or by its more recent name, “The 6ix” influenced largely by the OVO team and rapper Drake’s recent album, ‘Views from […]
Celebrities Win Luxury Jamaican Getaway at Pre-Oscar Event
Reggae Songstress Kristine Alicia Debuts at #12 on the Billboard Chart
Hers is the story of a ten-year, overnight success. Singer Kristine Alicia’s second album, a reggae collection titled Songs From Zion, has shot to #12 on the Billboard Reggae Album and Song chart within its first week of release. The record is a collaboration with producer Rory Gilligan of Stone Love fame. The album was […]
Team Clarendon is #TeamExcellence
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Clarendon Parish Office has out-shone the other 12 parish offices to take home the organization’s prestigious Team Excellence Award. The Team Excellence Award recognizes the JCDC Parish Office that has most enhanced the image of the JCDC by setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in customer support. […]
Fay-Ann Lyons VP Records Debut “Break The World” Album Out 3/3/17
On the heels of thrilling the masses at the 2017 Trinidad Carnival, singer and songwriter Fay-Ann Lyons gears up for the release of her much anticipated VP Records debut album “Break The World” on Friday, March 3rd! As the biggest street party of the year wraps up in Trinidad, the soca sensation is keeping the […]