Sierra Leone Opens Its First Consulate in Jamaica
The Republic of Sierra Leone in Africa has opened its first consulate in Jamaica. Professor Rosalea Hamilton, who is an academic and a specialist and advocate in trade policy, will serve as the honorary consul at the consulate, which opened on February 7, 2023. Dr. Memunatu Pratt, the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs of […]
Jamaica Can Win a World Cup Easily, Says Phoenix Academy Founder Craig Butler
Craig Butler, the founder and owner of the Phoenix Football Academy, believes that Jamaica could “easily” win a World Cup. In an interview on The Fix, Butler, who was instrumental in the development of Duhaney “Whisper” Richards, a recent signer with the English Premier League’s Chelsea FC, Butler said that Jamaica must choose a football […]
Kingston Wins Creative Tourism Network Award for Best Creative Destination of 2023
Kingston, Jamaica, was selected as a World Best Creative Destination by a jury at the 9th edition of the Creative Tourism Awards. The awards presented by the Creative Tourism Network® are designed to reward companies, projects, and destinations that encourage all forms of creative tourism. Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, accepted the award from Caroline […]
Jamaican Footballer Richard Davy to Be Honored at True Blue Weekend 2023 with Special Jamaica College vs. Wolmer’s Game
Former Jamaican soccer player and football legend Richard Davy will be honored at the True Blue Weekend hosted by the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida (JCOBAFL) in Sunset Lakes, Miramar, Florida, on March 24th and 25th, 2023. Davy, who attended both Wolmer’s High School and Jamaica College (JC), was a member of the […]
Jamaican Aisha Porter-Christie Signs with Hollywood Agency That Represents A-List Celebrities Like Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Tom Cruise
Aisha Porter-Christie, who is currently working on the upcoming Marvel and Disney “Daredevils” series, has signed with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA). CAA is the Hollywood agency that represents several popular celebrities, including Tom Cruise, Steven Spielberg, and Tom Hanks. CAA announced the signing of Porter-Christie on its website. The Jamaican writer and director said […]
Two Jamaicans Among The Honorees as Le P’ti Club Celebrates 7th Prestigious Women of Excellence Award in 2023
On Friday, March 31, 2023, Le P’ti Club presents the seventh edition of its Prestigious Women of Excellence Awards. The weekend event by Retro-Follies, a division of Le P’ti Club, presents the Caribbean International Recipients Hall — Women of Excellence, recognizing 13 female leaders from various backgrounds in the arts, media and the political realm. […]
12 Things to Know about Jamaican Tre Sanderson, Winner of “Top Chef Canada”
Jamaican Trevane “Tre” Sanderson, a chef based in Ontario, Canada, is the winner of Season 10 of “Top Chef Canada.” Prior to appearing on “Top Chef Canada,” Sanderson garnered more than 10 years of culinary experience working at some of the best restaurants in Toronto, including Baro and Hotel X. He currently works at Vela […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending March 17th, 2023
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICANS TO SEE CONTINUED RISE IN ENERGY COSTS DUE TO “UTILITY DEATH SPIRAL” Pressures on Jamaica’s energy sector will continue as consumers flee the traditional power grid. The cost of energy is expected to its upward trend, according to the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), as customers who […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Quality Matters!
Have you ever thought about the quality, yes, the quality of what you are giving to God? For some of us, we take great care in making sure the things we give to others meet certain standards. If it is for someone we truly love, we aim for the best. The opposite is also true. […]
Forbes Features Caribbean Restaurant in Brooklyn That Is As Famous for Its Design as for Its Food
Ria Graham, whose mother is from Trinidad and father is from Grenada, her husband, Jamaican-born Kevol Graham, created the Kokomo restaurant in Brooklyn with the goal of providing their guests with as authentic a Caribbean experience as could be enjoyed without leaving New York. The restaurant was features by Forbes magazine. Ria loves the historic […]