7 Iconic Events Shaped by Jamaica’s National Heroes

The Jamaican government will recognize over 120 individuals at the 2023 National Honors and Awards Ceremony on October 16, 2023, which has been designated National Heroes Day. The ceremony will be live-streamed at the Jamaica Information Service website under the auspices of the National Honors and Awards Act of 1969. The Act provided that outstanding Jamaicans are […]
Jamaican Taino Chief Dispel Rumor of Extinction at Indigenous People’s Day Event in Massachusetts

On October 9, 2023, Chief Kalaan Nibonrix Kaiman, leader of the Yamaye Guani (Jamaican Humming Bird) Taino Peoples, delivered an enlightening speech during the 3rd Annual Indigenous Peoples Day. This event serves as a significant platform to honor and showcase the heritage and traditional wisdom of Indigenous communities in the Northeastern United States and beyond. […]