You don’t need to be fearful or fearless, just guh ah yuh yard” – Returning to your homeland, Jamaica
Over my travels in meetings, socials, conferences, discussions and conversations in the Diaspora, I have met many persons who are fearful of returning to their homeland, Jamaica due to crime. The fact is, crime is a real, however crime is everywhere. Frankly, I don’t even watch local news in the mornings or nights where I […]
Jamaican Teacher in Virginia Wins Education Excellence Award
Karen Barber Olajuwon, originally from Porus in Manchester, Jamaica, and a teacher at George Mason Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized with an award for excellence in teaching. She is one of several Richmond Public School teachers to be so honored. Sixteen winners were selected from a group of 116 nominees for the […]
Jonkanoo (Junkanoo) Is Back In Jamaica For The Holidays
Arriving passengers at the Norman Manley International Airport last Friday (December 22) were elated to be greeted by this colourful traditional Jonkanoo Band from the Jamaica Youth Theatre accompanied by an authentic “‘Fife and Drum” Quartet. The crowd of onlookers were treated to an energetic display of Jonkanoo antics along with nostalgic Jamaican mento music. […]
