Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Atlanta on August 13th – Keynote Speaker, Lisa Hanna
A humanitarian, thought leader and sought after public speaker, Lisa Hanna, MP, Shadow Minister, Foreign Affairs and Trade and a Former Miss World (1993) will be the Keynote Speaker at The Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA) Independence Ball and Scholarship Awards on Saturday, August 13th. Live entertainment provided by the popular Fabulous Five Band alongside DJ […]
Hazel Monteith, OD (1917-2012) – Saluting 60 Jamaican Women
A child of the parish of Westmoreland, Hazel Monteith graduated from the Mannings High school, worked with the Jamaica Federation of Women, dedicated to improving the condition of women. As a field coordinator, Hazel travelled throughout Jamaica, teaching women about the importance of proper nutrition, the education of their children, family planning, adult literacy. She […]
Jamaican Entrepreneur Included among Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida in 2022
M. Gill & Associates, Inc., a specialty consulting firm that develops and manages growth and economic development for small and minority businesses, government agencies, and other entities operating in local and international economies, was named one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in the state of Florida for 2022. The firm’s founder and CEO, Marie […]
Alia Atkinson – Saluting 60 Jamaican Women
“It’s been a long time and there have been a lot of times I wanted to quit, but I stuck to it, knowing what my goal was – Alia Atkinson. Who could have thought that the little girl from the land-locked community of Roehampton in the parish of St. James, would become a legend in […]
Jamaica Emancipendence Ole Time Fair Celebrates The 60th Anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence at The Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater in South Florida
The City of Miramar is celebrating the 60th Emancipation of Jamaica’s Independence with a Jamaica Emancipendence Ole Time Fair on Saturday, August 6, 2022, Hosted by Mayor Wayne M. Messam. Mayor Messam stated, “This year marks Jamaica’s 60th year of Independence, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to put together a family friendly cultural […]
The Rae Town Story – A Conversation With Klassique Sounds’ Senor Daley
The name Earl Daley may not immediately grab your attention, but if you were into the Jamaica party scene over the past four decades, you may quickly recognize the name Senor Daley and his association with the Klassique Discotheque. Better yet, you may be able to connect him with what used to be the biggest […]
Jamaican-American Café Owner, Allison Boettcher, Credits Customers for Helping to Sustain Business during Pandemic
Allison Boettcher, the founder and owner of the Blue Mountain Coffee House in West Palm Beach, Florida, gave all credit and thanks to her regular customers and tourist visitors who helped her to keep her business open despite the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The coffee house is frequented by local coffee fanatics and […]
Watch Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Win Her HISTORIC Record 5th World Title Championship
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce led the way as Team Jamaican sweeps the 2022 World Athletics Championships 100m podium in Eugene, Oregon. Fraser-Pryce took an early lead holding off fellow Jamaicans Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson-Herah, to win a historic 5th World 100m gold medal in a championship record time of 10.67 seconds. She won World Athletics Championship […]
Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for 2022 Presented to Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Atlanta, Dr. Elaine Bryan
In honor of Caribbean Heritage Month, United States President Joe Biden selected Dr. Elaine Bryan, Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Atlanta, Georgia, received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and the President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award for 2022 in recognition of her 4,000 hours in service to Jamaica’s Diaspora, the Caribbean, and the US. Dr. Bryan is […]
Khadija ’Bunny’ Shaw – Saluting 60 Jamaican Women
Six feet tall is an impressive height for a girl, but not as impressive as the trail Khadija ’Bunny’ Shaw has blazed as a professional footballer. Khadija was born in the nation’s old capital – Spanish Town. She earned the moniker ‘ Bunny’ from her older brother Kentardo because of her love for carrots. At […]