Jamaican Alia Atkinson to Lead International Swimming Committee
The International Swimming Federation (FINA), the international entity recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to administer global competition in water sports, announced it first elected Athletes’ Committee for the period from 2022 to 2026 at a ceremony held on the sidelines of the 19th FINA World Championship competition in Budapest. Heading the new committee, […]
The Hon. Amy Bailey, OJ, OBE, MBE (1895-1990) – Saluting 60 Jamaican Women
Amy Bailey was born in the cool hills of Walderston in the parish of Manchester. Both her parents were school teachers, so they encouraged all eight of their children to become teachers. Why? Because at that time in in Colonial Jamaica, long before independence, there were very few opportunities open to educated black Jamaicans except […]
Consul General of Jamaica in New York Announces Staging of Jamaica 60 Diamond Jubilee Gala
Alsion Wilson, the Consul General of Jamaica in New York, announced the date of the Official Jamaica 60 Diamond Jubilee Gala. The event, which returns after an absence of five years, will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022, with the theme of “Re-igniting a Nation for Greatness.” The gala will be part of the […]
Jamaicans in Switzerland to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence
The Jamaica Association of Switzerland (JAS) is planning to hold a special celebration of Jamaica’s 60th independence anniversary on Independence Day, August 6, 2022, beginning at 2 pm at the Vidy Wind Club in Lausanne. The celebration is planned as a time for the Jamaican Diaspora and friends of Jamaica to gather together to mark […]
Wah Gwaan: 5K Fundraiser in Miami To Celebrate Jamaican Independence
The Diamond Jubilee 5KGallop, a fundraiser to benefit schools in Jamaica, is set for Aug. 27 at Zoo Miami to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th year of independence and honor the “rich and vast contributions” of the Jamaican people to the way of life in South Florida. The celebratory fundraiser, taking place in the largest zoological garden in Florida, will […]
Colors of Jamaica to Light Niagara Falls in Canada
Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Olivia Grange, announced earlier this year that the black, green, and gold colors of Jamaica will light Niagara Falls in Canada on August 6, 2022. The lighting will be part of Jamaica 60, the months-long celebration of the 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence, which will culminate with […]
Tessa Sanderson – Saluting 60 Jamaican Women
Tessa Sanderson, the shy young girl from Jamaica’s breadbasket parish – St. Elizabeth – became the first black British female Olympian and gold medal winner. Her sport of choice was the javelin. Her golden venue – the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, USA. Tessa’s journey to Olympic gold began in the 1960s at […]
Jamaican Restaurant in Ghana Plans Week of Events to Celebrate Jamaica Emancipation and Independence
The JamRock Jamaican restaurant in Ghana is planning a week of celebrations to honor the 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence and also the island’s Emancipation. The event is billed as the Emancipendence Jerk Festival. Raphael Emanuel, originally from Constitution Hill in St. Andrew, and his wife Elizabeth from Ghana, own the JamRock Restaurant & Grill, […]
This Thing Called Marriage, Its Real Purpose.
Every human on this planet, earth has at some time or another questioned a mysterious situation or thing. It is the natural thing to do. Why go to the moon? Or why jump out of an airplane? Or even, why did I get married? When I proposed to Michelle, it was an exciting yet anticipating […]
The Jamaican Track & Field Fans And Their Say Comes With The Sport
The 19th Championships of Athletics ended at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, USA on Sunday, July 24, 2022, and after 10 days of competition, the Jamaican contingent finished with a haul of 10 medals- 2 Golds, 7 Silvers, and 1 Bronze. Overall, Jamaica finished second in the team points amassing 111 points to finish behind […]