These 3 Jamaicans Honored by Institute of Caribbean Studies
Jamaicans Derrick “Duckie” Simpson, Dr. Trisha Bailey, and Dwight Smith were among the Caribbean nationals honored by the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) for contributions to their respective fields. The ICS has worked since 1993 to promote the voices and needs of Caribbean Americans and immigrants. Derrick “Duckie” Simpson of the Grammy Award-winning group Black […]
Jamaican “JobFather” Jermaine L. Murray Featured in Forbes Magazine
Jamaican Jermaine L. Murray, the founder of JupiterHR, has acquired the nickname of “The JobFather” for his efforts in helping Black individuals secure jobs in the technology industry. In an interview with Forbes magazine, Murray said that while he did not give himself the nickname, he will use it as it is “good marketing” for […]
Wayne Hall, a Jamaican Personality Based in Atlanta Gets Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Jamaican Wayne Hall, the host of the primetime “The Wayne Hall Show” broadcasted to WWWE 1100 AM Atlanta and Reggaevibesradio.com/ePower 102.1FM, is the recipient of a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award through the Black People United Global Network. He will be presented with the award by Dr. Angela L. Harris on November 27, 2022, as part […]
No Recovery Tourism Without Workers, Says Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Bartlett
People remain at the core of tourism’s recovery and future growth, says Minister of Tourism, Jamaica, Hon Edmund Bartlett. Speaking at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA’s) Travel Marketplace in Puerto Rico yesterday, Minister Bartlett underscored that there can be no recovery without tourism workers. “The pandemic has brought with it its own set […]
Did You Know The Most Popular Song from “The Sound Of Music” Has a Connection to Jamaica?
One of the best-known songs from the blockbuster 1965 film, “The Sound of Music,” begins with the line, “The hills are alive with the sound of music…” While the musical drama tells the story of the Austrian von Trapp family and much of it was filmed in Austria and Bavaria, these iconic words were written […]
Trench Town teens undergo holistic change through USAID Local Partner Development & Sterling Asset Management Agents for Transformation project
Some thirty grade nine Charlie Smith High students are poised to emerge better-rounded individuals through the “Agents of Transformation” social initiative launched by USAID Local Partner Development and Sterling Asset Management Limited. The project, officially launched in Trench Town on December 2, 2022, sees at-risk students being the primary recipients of after-school academic support, psychosocial […]
Self Magazine Lists Jamaican Gungo Pea Soup among Dishes that Make You Feel Extra Cozy
When the weather turns colder, a bowl of hot soup becomes a savory treat that many diners look forward to. In response to the growing urge to make comforting pots of delicious and hearty soups, Self Magazine compiled a list of easy soups that are perfect for cold-weather dining. Among the Self selections is Jamaica’s […]
Meet Danyella Richards, The First Gymnast to Represent Jamaican at the Commonwealth Games
Danyella Richards, 17, is the first female gymnast representing Jamaica at the Commonwealth Games. She made her debut at the Games in 2022 in Birmingham in the United Kingdom. She also competed in Brazil at the Pan American Championships in July 2022, having made her first appearance in an international competition in 2021 at CentoAmericano. […]
Krispy Kreme Coming to Jamaica – Here Are the 10 Best Donuts to Try
The franchise operator for Krispy Kreme, the American doughnut and coffeehouse chain, has announced that the chain’s popular products will be available in Jamaica by the end of 2023’s first quarter. The first Light Theatre Shop’s location will be where Waterloo Road and Hope Road intersect in St. Andrew. Restaurant Associates Limited also plans to […]
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