Young Jamaican Gymnasts Win at Caribbean Fest Tournament in Virginia

Jamaica’s gymnastic team won several individual prizes and two team prizes at the Caribbean Fest gymnastics competition held in Ashburn, Virginia. The members of the Level One team – Jenya Allison, Makebaray Allen, Leanna Blake and Renara Walker – took the top prize in that category at the three-day event. The Level Two team of […]

Edi Fitzroy, Jamaican Reggae Singer, Dies

Edi Fitzroy, best known for his hit track “Princess Black,” has died. The Jamaican reggae singer, whose real name was Fitzroy Edwards, died on March 4, 2017, at the age of 62. He was born in Chapelton, Clarendon, the son of a sound system operator. Fitzroy studied accounting in Kingston and then became a staff […]

Dr. Venessa Walker – New Leadership for a STRONGER Miramar

Healthcare professional, educator, and philanthropist, Venessa “Dr. V” Walker, is a 24-year Miramar resident, by way of Montego Bay, Jamaica who is seeking election on March 14, 2017 for Miramar City Commissioner Seat 2.  As the Chair of Miramar’s highest advisory Board, Planning and Zoning, Dr. V has a frontline position in approving and making […]