First Jamaican Woman to Antarctica launches exhibition virtually this weekend
Jamaican Author and filmmaker, Judith Falloon-Reid, is going virtual with her Aaah- Inspiring Antarctica, A Jamaican on Ice Exhibition on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at 7 pm. The Exhibition, which she dubs as an experience, officially opened in February to great acclaim at the National Library of Jamaica in Kingston. After touring Jamaica, Judith was […]
Jamaican American Isaiah Stewart Picked 16th in the 2020 NBA Draft, Credits His Jamaican Upbringing
Isaiah Stewart, 19, is known for his commitment to improving his skills and was projected to be a first-round pick in the 2020 NBA draft. He was listed by ESPN.com as the 27th-best potential pick on November 19 and made his mark when he was chosen 16th by the Portland Trail Blazers. He showcased his […]
Don Wehby To Receive 2020 CARAH Award For Outstanding Corporate Citizenship
The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) and GraceKennedy (GK) Limited are pleased to announce that GK Group CEO, Senator Don Wehby, is the recipient of the 2020 Caribbean American Heritage (CARAH) Award for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship. The award is the first of its kind being conferred by ICS and will be presented to Senator Wehby […]
Usain Bolt’s Foundation Commits $2.2 Million to 21 Early Childhood Institutions in Rural Jamaica
Twenty-one Early Childhood Institutions (ECIs) in rural areas on the island will receive a donation of $2.2 million from the Usain Bolt Foundation. The funds will be used to help teachers with the interventions needed with parents during the COVID-19 pandemic while their children are at home. The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) reported that each […]
Jamaican Pilot Brings a Lifeline during COVID Lock-Down in the Philippines
Davin Bennett, 34, a missionary pilot from Jamaica, has brought a lifeline to thousands of people in the Philippines, especially those in remote areas who have had a difficult time obtaining medical services since the country imposed a lock-down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic several months ago. Quarantine restrictions and limited transportation options have […]
