Madame Rose Leon, CD (1911 – 1999 ) – Saluting 60 Jamaican Women
Madame Rose Leon successfully managed a dual career in politics and business, during a time when women could be seen, but rarely heard. Born in Kingston, she was educated at the Wolmer’s High School for Girls in Kingston, followed by the Abyssian School for Cosmetic Chemistry in New York. It was there that she learned […]
What is it like being a Jamaican in Hawaii?
In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Yanicke Lim Sang. She is a Jamaican living in Hawaii. Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican living in Hawaii? Hi, I am Xavier Murphy, the founder of Jamaicans.com. Today in Jamaicans to the world we talk to Yanicke Lim […]
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Italy?
Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Emanuel Miller and Scheol Dilu. They are Jamaicans living in Italy. Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican in Italy? Hi, I’m Xavier Murphy, the founder of Jamaicans.com, and today on Jamaicans to the world. I talked to Scheol and Emanuel, who are both […]
Jamaican-Canadian Denise Jones to Be Honored With Brampton Arts Walk of Fame
Jamaican-Canadian Denise Jones, a pioneer in the music industry and in Afro-Caribbean cultural achievement, will be honored with a posthumous induction to the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame at a ceremony scheduled for Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Garden Square at the JAMBANA: One World Festival. The festival is a celebration of Canada’s diversity and […]
Una Marson – Saluting 60 Jamaican Women
There was once a little girl who was the daughter of a Baptist Minister. She grew up in Santa Cruz, in the parish of St. Elizabeth and attended the Hampton High School for girls. Little Una would sometimes accompany her father when he visited members of his congregation in the districts around Santa Cruz. It […]
Meet the Jamaican Woman Who is a Leading Lacrosse Coach at One of Jamaica’s Top Schools
Jamaican, Monique Morrison, a national lacrosse player, has grown in her role as the head lacrosse coach at Jamaica College (JC) since taking the job in 2020, and now five former JC players have been chosen for the team that will compete in the 2022 World Lacrosse Men’s U21 Championship in Ireland. In an interview […]
Human Rights Attorney of Jamaican Heritage Makes History in Iceland with National Address Commemorating the Foundation of the Republic of Iceland
Human rights attorney Claudia Ashanie Wilson, who is of Jamaican descent, gave the nation’s Independence Day Address in the form of an essay to celebrate the founding of the Republic of Iceland, which occurred in 1944. The speech was broadcast on Iceland’s public radio station, RÚV, and Channel 1 (Ras1). Claudia was selected by the […]
Paula Llewellyn, CD, QC – Saluting 60 Jamaican Women
“I give my all. I give 100 percent to every case, irrespective of whether it is a cause celebre or mundane issues.” From a painfully shy little girl to the chief public prosecutor of criminal offenses in the country, Her shyness made her a bookworm and this love for books worked out very well for […]
Jamaican-Coached, Tobi Amusan Becomes First Nigerian Athlete to Win World Athletics Championship Gold
Tobi Amusan, who is coached by the three-time Jamaican Olympian Lacena Golding-Clarke, made history by becoming the first athlete from Nigeria to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, in 2022. Amusan broke the world record of 12.20 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles twice in a single […]
Cedella Marley to Be Honored in New York with International Humanitarian Award from American Friends of Jamaica
American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) announced that it will present its International Humanitarian Award to Cedella Marley, the first child born to Bob and Rita Marley, in honor of her dedication to service in Jamaica. AFJ will present the award to Marley at the Hummingbird Gala on September 23, 2022, at New York’s Plaza Hotel. […]