WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Our Guiding Hand
He called her “Mom.” It seemed he was frightened by the rush-hour crowd exiting and entering the train. As we bobbed and weaved our way through, I watched them as they jostled their way to the exit. In a crowd like this, it was easy for a child to become separated from a parent. However, […]
“Pieces of Jamaica” Exhibition Set to Launch at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum in South Florida
In honor of Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of independence, artists David I. Muir and Sean Henry have collaborated to produce the new Pieces of Jamaica®. This project and exhibit coming to Island SPACE Caribbean Museum showcases Jamaica through an expansive lens that captures overlooked cultural aspects of the island. With a series of events planned, The […]
Jamaica Wins 2022 JCI Conference of the Americas English Debating Championship
Team Junior Chamber International (JCI) Jamaica is the winner of the 2022 English Debating Championship by the JCI Conference of the Americas. In winning the 2022 award, JCI Jamaica retained its title, having previously won the English Debating Championship in 2021. Jamaica’s team included members Reneil Clarke, Marklon Bedward, and Dane Egla. The competition was […]
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) […]