From Wolmer’s to Chief of Surgery: The Inspiring Journey of Jamaican Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Havalee Henry
Every day, Dr. Havalee Henry enters the operating room with one goal: to restore movement, relieve pain and help her patients reclaim their quality of life. The Jamaican-born orthopaedic surgeon has built an exceptional career that has taken her from the classrooms of Wolmer’s Girls’ School to becoming Chief of Surgery at AdventHealth Sebring in […]
‘There Is Definitely a Crisis’: Bellevue CEO Suzette Buchanan Sounds Alarm on Mental Health in Jamaica
Chief Executive Officer of Bellevue Hospital Suzette Buchanan says Jamaica is facing a mental health crisis and is calling for more sensitivity, education and support for people living with mental health conditions. Speaking with Jamaicans.com at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay, Buchanan said the scale of what she is seeing at […]
Jamaicans Should See Cuba Opening as an Opportunity, Not Just a Threat
News that Cuba is moving toward major economic reforms has sparked discussion across the Caribbean. Some Jamaicans have expressed concern that a more open Cuban economy could create competition for Jamaica, especially in tourism and investment. Those concerns are understandable. Cuba is a large island with significant resources, a rich culture, and a location that […]
A Jamaican’s Guide To The Best Things To Do In New York in July 2026
Summer is here and what an exciting start it has been. Following the exciting events as part of Caribbean American Heritage Month, July is continuing to build on the trend. This month will see a number of events to commemorate the 250th anniversary celebration of the founding of the U.S. (America250). Be sure to check […]
Jamaican American Dr. Dahlia A. Blake Re-Elected President of The Opera Society in South Florida
Jamaican American physician and community leader Dr. Dahlia A. Blake has been re-elected for a second term as President of The Opera Society, continuing her leadership of an organization that has supported opera and arts education in South Florida for nearly five decades. The announcement was made during The Opera Society’s Annual Spring Meeting and […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Secret Place
Psalm 91 has long been a source of comfort for God’s people during seasons of danger, uncertainty, and suffering. Although the author is not identified, the psalm reflects the covenant relationship between God and those who trust Him. In verse 1, we read, “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under […]
Jamaicans You Must Know: Sociologist, Historian and Novelist Orlando Patterson
Jamaica has produced no shortage of world-class thinkers, and among them is Orlando Patterson, OJ OM the Jamaican-born sociologist, historian, novelist and public intellectual whose work has helped shape global understanding of slavery, freedom, race and postcolonial society. Born Horace Orlando Patterson in Westmoreland, Jamaica, on June 5, 1940, Patterson grew up in May Pen, […]
Black River to Be Moved Inland Under Government’s Climate-Resilient Redevelopment Plan
Jamaicans.com caught up with Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, at the recently concluded Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay, where he shared what he described as major news for St. Elizabeth and, in particular, the historic town of Black River. Speaking in the wake of Hurricane […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: When God Seems Silent
The disciples’ question in Mark 4:38 arose during a violent storm on the Sea of Galilee. This body of water was known for sudden and dangerous windstorms caused by the surrounding geography. Several of the disciples were experienced fishermen, yet even they feared for their lives. What troubled them most was not merely the storm itself but […]
10-Year-Old Tahj’Dre Brydson Wows Audience at Jamaica Diaspora Conference
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — One of the most memorable moments of Day 1 of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference came from an unlikely source: a talented 10-year-old from St. James with an extraordinary gift and dreams of superstardom. Tahj’Dre Brydson captivated attendees during the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards presentation, delivering a beautiful rendition of Jimmy […]