Jamaican-American Microbiologist Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Jamaican-American Dr. Karen Nelson, the president of the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) and the head of the Microbiome Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). She is one of 84 new members and 21 foreign associates recognized for their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Dr. J. Craig Venter, […]

Spirit of Independence to Ignite Jamaican Businesses

As the nation gets into the full swing of the Jamaica 55 Independence Festival, Jamaicans at home and aboard are being invited to participate in this year’s “Spirit of Independence” promotion. This annual promotion, organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is a […]

Award Winning Jamaican Writers Perform At Jamaica 55 Literary Evening In London

Three award winning United Kingdom-based Jamaican writers, Alex Wheatle, Kerry Young and Kei Miller were featured at the Jamaica55 Literary Event which was recently hosted by the Jamaican High Commission in London. The Literary Evening was one of the activities being held this year as a part of the Jamaica55 UK celebrations. High Commissioner, H.E. […]