Jamaican-Born Patricia Cumper Named Chair of an Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organization

Arvon, a charitable organization established in 1968 to promote creative writing, has named Jamaican-born Patricia Cumper as Chair of its Board of Trustees. Arvon is one of the National Portfolio Organizations under the auspices of Arts Council England in the United Kingdom. According to Arvon’s CEO Andrew Kidd, the organization is highly appreciative of Cumper, […]

Jamaican-Born Husband and Wife Eatery Owners Nominated for James Beard Award

Top Taste, a small Jamaican eatery hidden away on a side street in Midtown, Kingston, New York, about 90 miles north of Manhattan, has received a nomination for a prestigious James Beard culinary award. The husband-and-wife owners, Albert and Malenda Bartley, have been nominated for the “Best Chef in New York State” award. The Bartleys, […]