Averi Harper, The New ABC Director of Jamaican Descent Will Be a Main Stay during the US Political Season
Self-described “multiplatform journalist” Averi Harper, 30, was promoted to the position of deputy political director at ABC in March 2022. Harper is originally from the West Indies – her mother is from Jamaica and her father is from Trinidad and Tobago – began her professional career as a fill-in anchor and agency writer at WCTI […]
Jamaican McConnell Wins His First Nitro Rallycross
Jamaican rallycross driver Fraser McConnell had his first win in the current racing season at the 2022-2023 Nitro Rallycross Championship series’ fourth round. McConnell had the lead in the entire race on the Glen Helen track in Los Angeles, California, where he experienced problems related to mechanical issues with his car that precluded his taking […]
The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival Launches App, Free NFT & Concierge Service
The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival organizers have rolled out the festival’s application (App) which is available for download on Apple and Android platforms. In celebration of their 20th anniversary, the first 3,000 guests who download the app will receive a free non-fungible token (NFT), with commemorative artwork by Jamaican artist Lisa Remey. The festival is […]
Jamaican Stew Peas Featured in New York Times
One of Jamaica’s signature dishes, Stew Peas, is the focus of a feature article in the New York Times, which characterizes the dish as a perfect reason to slow down and enjoy the time it takes for the ingredients to meld into the iconic mix of enticing flavors and aromas. According to the article, which […]
Jamaican Descent, Wes Moore, Becomes Maryland’s First Black Governor
Democrat Wes Moore, a newcomer to politics and the grandson of Jamaican immigrants, defeated his Republican rival, Dan Cox, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, and became the first Black individual in history to be elected governor of the State of Maryland. Moore, whose mother, Joy Thomas Moore, is the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, gave […]
Young Jamaican Commercial Pilot Attains Rank of Captain
Marlon Dayes, one of the youngest commercial pilots in the world, flies for Delta Airlines and has now been promoted to the rank of captain. He announced his promotion on Twitter, posting a photo and the message, “Got promoted to Captain. A product of hard work and good timing. Beyond grateful.” Dayes has been interested […]
Rum Cake & Caribbean Black Cake Fest Comes to Island SPACE Caribbean Museum
Guests are invited to sample Caribbean “black” cakes and rum cakes at the November festival. To kick off the holidays “tastefully,” Island SPACE Caribbean Museum is collaborating with Caribbean Professionals Network and a number of South Florida bakers to present the Rum Cake and Caribbean Black Cake Fest. On Sunday, November 20, 2022 from 2:00 […]
This Port Antonio Eatery Has Been Recognized as One of 2022’s 10 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in the Caribbean
TripAdvisor has named the Bushbar restaurant in Port Antonio, Jamaica, as one of its Travelers Choice Best Restaurants for Fine Dining in the Caribbean in 2022. Travelers who have dined there have given it reviews that cite its excellent ambiance and its healthy, international, vegetarian, and authentic Jamaican menu items served in a setting with […]
Song by Bob Marley and The Wailers Wins British Certified Platinum Award
The song “One Love/People Get Ready” was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the United Kingdom. Its platinum status was attained after the Official Charts Company determined it had sales of more than 600,000 units in the UK as of October 14, 2022. “One Love” was recorded and rewritten by Bob Marley […]
Jamaican Food Featured in National Geographic Magazine
National Geographic magazine has featured an article by award-winning food writer, cookbook author, and chef Melissa Thompson focusing on the unique foods of Jamaica and the importance of how food and history intersect in the island nation. Thompson, a British Jamaican whose father came from Jamaica and whose mother is from Malta, has always approached […]