Three Jamaicans amongst Ten Caribbean Americans to Be Honored at 2021 Caribbean American Heritage Awards Ceremony
Several Jamaicans will be honored at the Caribbean American Heritage Awards (CARAH) ceremony on November 19, 2021. The awards were established in 1994 to recognize the contributions of Caribbean immigrants in the United States. Jamaican sculptor Basil Watson, recording artist Gordon Chambers, and engineer Lloyd Carney are among the honorees. Jamaican sculptor Basil Watson will […]
Jamaican Raxann Chin Is Costume Designer For New Disney Film
Award-winning, Jamaican-born couturier Raxann Chin has just completed her latest major assignment as Costume Designer on the new Disney short film Keeping Up With The Claus, scheduled for release across several major platforms next month in time for the Christmas holidays. Described as “a holiday family film with a twist,” the production features veteran actress […]
5 Jamaican Owned Restaurants To Try During Canada’s ByBlacks Restaurant Week
Returning for its Fall edition, ByBlacks Restaurant Week (BRW) is putting Black-owned restaurants across Canada front and centre. From dining establishments, caterers, and food trucks BRW is spotlighting all African, Caribbean and Fusion cuisine at a discounted price. The pandemic has undoubtedly created a precarious climate for Black restaurateurs and now is the time […]
