The Grace Jamaica Jerk Festival Enjoyed By More Than 15K at Roy Wilkins Park
Sunday, July 31 saw the 10th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. The events culinary experiences, cultural presentation, kids zone and festival mainstage held the attraction of all in attendance. Highlights from the day included a visit and greeting from New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Queens Councilman from the […]
Direct Flights to Begin Between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic
Following a year of diplomatic negotiations between the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, an agreement has been reached to begin direct flights between the two countries. The Dominican Republic has made efforts through its Embassy in Kingston to obtain official authorization from Jamaica’s government to operate direct commercial flights to improve air connectivity between the two […]
WATCH: Malaysian Coach’s Gesture to Jamaican Player Goes Viral as Great Example of Sportsmanship
Jamaican badminton player Samuel Ricketts, the national badminton champion, damaged his shoes during a match against his Malaysian competitor Ng Tze Yong at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Malaysia’s men’s singles badminton coach Hendrawan gave Ricketts the loan of his own shoes so he could complete the match as the crowd cheered his […]
5 Jamaicans Honored by the City of Miramar at Jamaican Emancipendence Award Ceremony
Five Jamaicans were recognized by the City of Miramar in Florida for their service to the community at the Jamaica 60th Anniversary Emancipendence Reception co-hosted by Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam and Victoria Mutual at the Miramar Cultural Center on August 5, 2022. The Community Impact Award was presented to Bishop Dr. Clyde Bailey and Bishop […]