Dictionary of the Jamaican Language Takes You Bak Tu Skuul

Contributed – Joseph T. Farquharson and the DJL team The Jamaican language, popularly referred to as (Jamaican) Patwa, is a significant component of brand Jamaica. However, despite its high international visibility and mounting global interest, it is severely under-resourced in its homeland. The language has benefitted from the work of outstanding linguists such as Beryl […]

Jamaican-born Surgeon Dr. Camelia Lawrence Becomes First Black Woman Ringmaster at P.T. Barnum Festival

Jamaican-born breast surgeon Dr. Camelia Lawrence etched her name in history as the first Jamaican woman to be appointed as the ringmaster of Bridgeport’s  P.T. Barnum Festival. The announcement was made recently at a ceremony held at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. This prestigious role also marks her as the festival’s second female ringmaster, its first […]