Daniel Kelly: First Jamaican to Study at Häme University of Applied Sciences in Finland

Jamaican Daniel Kelly, a former student at Wolmer’s High School for Boys, is the first student from the island nation to attend Finland’s prestigious Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK). Kelly will pursue a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Automation Engineering. He said that traveling to Finland represents the “biggest step I have taken outside […]

Jamaican American Vincent Bish One of Three Harvard Students to Give Speech Honoring Class of 2021

Vincent Bish, a 21-year-old Jamaican American student at Harvard University is one of three students selected to give speeches honoring the Class of 2021 at a virtual ceremony. According to the Harvard Gazette, the students were chosen in a university-wide competition. He delivered the graduate English address. Bish, whose parents are from Jamaica, will graduate […]

Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending May 28th, 2021

THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO PROTECTING COASTLINE IN MONTEGO BAY Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness said his government has committed to protecting the coastline in Montego Bay under the continuing Montego Bay Waterfront Rehabilitation Project. The project ensures that measures are being implemented to reduce the loss of beachfront acreage […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “He is Faithful that Promised”

When Abram received his marching orders to leave the idolatrous region of Mesopotamia for a land he did not know, for his obedience God promised him, in part, “I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you [abundantly], and make your name great (exalted, distinguished); and you shall be a blessing [a […]