Jamaican-American Leads Metropolitan Black Bar Association in New York State
Jamaican-American Carl Forbes Jr. has started in his new role as President of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA), a group of Black and other minority attorneys in New York State. A resident of Brooklyn, Forbes has been a member of the association since 2011 and has been a board member since 2017. Prior to […]
Photo Highlights: Jamaican and World Elite Sprinters ‘Set Di Pace’ at U-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia
Earlier this month in Cali, Colombia—the self-proclaimed sports city of the world—over 1,500 athletes hailing from and 145 countries descended upon the Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero (Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium) in pursuit of athletic supremacy and glory over the course of the six day schedule of competition that took place August 1-6. So too, Jamaica’s […]
Ebony Drysdale Daley Wins First Medal for Jamaica in Judo at Commonwealth Games
Judoka Ebony Drysdale Daley, who was born and is based in Britain, won Jamaica’s first Commonwealth Games medal in judo in history on August 2, 2022. She took the silver medal in the 70-kilogram weight category competition in Birmingham, England. Drysdale Daley also made history when she became Jamaica’s first-ever competitor from Jamaica to qualify […]
What’s it like being a Jamaican living in Thailand?
In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Maxine Clarke. She is a Jamaican living in Thailand. Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican in Thailand? I am Xavier Murphy, the founder of Jamaicans.com. Today in Jamaicans to the World we talked to Maxine Clarke, a Jamaican living […]
Meet Adrian Sutherland – MVP’s Purpose Driven Servant Leader Making An Impact on Youth
Adrian Sutherland, President & Co-Founder of Minority Voices Prosper (MVP) was among six Jamaicans or persons of Jamaican descent honored by Caribbean Life for making a positive impact on the Diaspora and the wider society. Sutherland, whose family hails from the communities of Rosemary Lane, Waltham Park and Kencott in Kingston was born and raised […]
Ukraine-Born Woman Joins Jamaica’s National Karate Team
Ukraine-born Valentyna Zolotarova, a former member of the Canadian national karate team, has joined Jamaica’s national team as a senior member. Zolotarova said she has seen the talent available in the country and is on a mission to develop and improve the sport of karate in Jamaica, adding that she would like junior athletes from […]
This Jamaican Left Corporate America to Move Home to Jamaica and Open a Restaurant in a Cave
Jamaican Danielle Terrelonge was born in Port Antonio but traveled to the United States to pursue an MBA degree. When she returned to the home island to take care of some paperwork in 2017, she decided she wanted to stay. When she needed a job she entered the corporate world on the island but quickly […]
The Grace Jamaica Jerk Festival Enjoyed By More Than 15K at Roy Wilkins Park
Sunday, July 31 saw the 10th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. The events culinary experiences, cultural presentation, kids zone and festival mainstage held the attraction of all in attendance. Highlights from the day included a visit and greeting from New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Queens Councilman from the […]
Direct Flights to Begin Between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic
Following a year of diplomatic negotiations between the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, an agreement has been reached to begin direct flights between the two countries. The Dominican Republic has made efforts through its Embassy in Kingston to obtain official authorization from Jamaica’s government to operate direct commercial flights to improve air connectivity between the two […]
5 Jamaicans Honored by the City of Miramar at Jamaican Emancipendence Award Ceremony
Five Jamaicans were recognized by the City of Miramar in Florida for their service to the community at the Jamaica 60th Anniversary Emancipendence Reception co-hosted by Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam and Victoria Mutual at the Miramar Cultural Center on August 5, 2022. The Community Impact Award was presented to Bishop Dr. Clyde Bailey and Bishop […]