US President Joseph Biden – A Proclamation on National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2021
America’s diversity is and always has been the defining strength of our Nation — in every generation, our society, spirit, and shared ambitions have been refreshed by wave after wave of immigrants seeking out their American dream. Throughout our history, Caribbean Americans have brought vibrant cultures, languages, traditions, and values that strengthen our country and […]
The Birth of Rocksteady in Jamaica
Between 1961 and 1966 the dominant music in Jamaica was the Ska and a feature of its presentation was the pace and tempo of the associated dance. The Ska beat evolved largely from the experimentation of established musicians who were presenting their own re-interpretations of popular Rhythm & Blues and Blues tunes borrowed from North […]
Jamaican Wedding Industry Stakeholders Appeal to the Government After Thousands of Jobs Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The wedding industry in Jamaica is still struggling to get back to work after 14 months. The government restrictions such as curfew and wedding numbers have decimated off resort destination weddings businesses. Local wedding vendors are upset and outraged that they are still not included in the current protocols for destination weddings and there doesn’t […]
Flag Raising Ceremony To Launch Caribbean Heritage Month In Massachusetts Set For June 2 At Boston City Hall
The Authentic Caribbean Foundation (ACF) will host a flag-raising ceremony to mark National Caribbean American Heritage Month at City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Plaza Boston, MA 02109 on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 11 am. The event which will observe strict Covid-19 Protocols will also be streamed live on all ACF social media pages […]
Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Flights Between Miami and Montego Bay
Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines began nonstop flights between Miami and one of the Caribbean’s top destinations: Montego Bay, Jamaica, the 6th country on Frontier’s route map. Plus, this new route opens convenient round-trip connections to Jamaica from Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Newark and Philadelphia. To celebrate the new service, Frontier is offering introductory fares starting at $99*. […]
Reggae Girlz Goalkeeper Joins Princeton Women’s Team Staff as Assistant Coach
Nicole McClure, the goalkeeper for Jamaica’s senior women’s Reggae Girlz football team, is now serving as an assistant coach in the women’s football staff at Princeton University. McClure, 31, was a member of the Jamaican national team when it made its historic appearance at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament in France. McClure posted […]