Will Jamaica Have a 4th International Airport in the Future?
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness reported that the government is considering the development of a fourth international airport. The location of the new airport would be at Clarendon’s Vernamfield Aerodrome on the country’s southern coast, some 90 kilometers from the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. Vernamfield was a United States Air Force base during […]
US President Joseph Biden Proclaims, June 2022, National Caribbean American Heritage Month
America’s strength has always been rooted in our diversity. Since our Nation’s founding, generation after generation of immigrants have helped build this country, and the prosperity and opportunity that draw so many immigrants to America would not be possible without the contributions and legacies of Caribbean Americans. Today, millions of Caribbean Americans strengthen our country […]
Jamaican-Born Scholar Selected as Dean of NYU Law School Troy McKenzie
Jamaica-born Troy McKenzie, the Cecelia Goetz Professor of Law at the New York University (NYU) School of Law, has been chosen to become the new dean of the law school, succeeding Trevor Morrison, who will leave the position on May 31, 2022. McKenzie was selected following a stringent search process conducted by a 12-member search […]
Jamaican-American Producer Sofiya Ballin Wins Webby Award for Film “Black History Untold”
“Black History Untold,” from Jamaican-American Producer Sofiya Ballin, is an identity series that offers revelatory stories exploring the importance of Black history education, has won a 2022 Webby Award in the Education and Discovery (Series and Campaigns) category. This category is given to social media content, such as series, franchises, and campaigns that advocate for […]
ByBlacks Restaurant Week in Toronto Showcases Little Jamaica Business
Little Jamaica businesses have been severely impacted by COVID-19 and the ongoing LRT construction, which obstructs access to all of the enriching cultural heritage offered by the community. In an attempt to uplift Black-owned businesses, ByBlacks Restaurant Week in partnership with sponsor Black Business and Professional Association is putting Canada’s Black-owned dining establishments to the […]
A Jamaican on Ice, Judith Falloon-Reid and Dub Poet Malachi Smith Embark on US Tour
After a two-year pandemic delay, Judith Falloon-Reid is ready to embark on a tour of several cities with her Aaah-Inspiring Antarctica, A Jamaican on Ice Experience which opened to great acclaim at the National Library of Jamaica in March 2020. The Experience includes a photo exhibit, a film, readings from her two books and a […]
Bob Marley Inducted to Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame
Legendary Jamaican reggae artist Bob Marley will be one of 16 influential Black musicians honored at the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) Crown Jewel of Excellence Black Music Month Class of 2022 Induction and Juneteenth Celebration on June 18, 2022. The Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC) and the Black American Music Association (BAMAssoc) […]
What Is Marriage….Really? Four Truths
“Will you marry me?” has to be the greatest question any man can ask a woman and at the same time, the most anxious moment while waiting for the woman’s response. It is like a mysterious process of an ask and answer moment. Butterflies are very beautiful and even more beautiful when those butterflies fly […]
Photo Highlights: Top 20 Memorable Moments from 2022 Carifta Games in Kingston, Jamaica
Prime Minister of Bahamas Philip Davis Arriving in Jamaica for the Carifta Games Prime Minister of Jamaica, Hon. Andrew Holness, at the Carifta Games Opening Ceremony Ashe, Jamaican performing arts and theatre group, at the Carifta Games Opening Ceremony Bahamas’ Keyshawn Strachan’s gold medal ceremony after setting javelin throw record on Day 1 of Carifta […]
Photo Highlights: 2022 Carifta Games Finale at Jamaica’s National Stadium was ‘Electric’
On the final day of the 49th Carifta Games held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, thousands of fans from not only Jamaica, but also islands throughout the Caribbean region packed the grand stands to demonstrate their support for their country’s junior athletes. In fact, it was the largest crowd by far of the […]