Jamaican World-Record-Holding Swim Champion, Alia Atkinson, Announces Retirement
Jamaican swimmer Alia Atkinson, a five-time Olympic athlete and four-time world champion in the breaststroke, has announced her retirement after a career of 20-plus years in which she became the first Black woman to win a World Championship in the sport. She made her announcement via her Instagram account after completing her last race at […]
Pasta Mural by Jamaican Artist Featured in Boston Neighborhood
Jamaican-born artist Michael Talbot has completed a 1,000-square-foot mural outside of Deano’s Pasta in East Somerville, Massachusetts. The mural features two hands kneading dough and their arms become long swirls of pasta. It was designed to highlight the fact that the noodles at Deano’s Pizza are handmade from recipes that have been passed from one […]
Usain Bolt and Epson Donate Printers, Imaging Equipment to Primary Schools in Jamaica
Jamaica’s retired sprint legend and eight-time Olympic gold medal winner Usain Bolt has partnered with Epson Europe to provide printing and imaging equipment to several primary schools in Jamaica. Bolt and Epson donated 100 printers and 20 projectors – a £100,600 value – shortly after the partnership was finalized to promote the firm’s EcoTank printers. […]
Hollywood director Confirms Bob Marley Movie Project Is Moving Forward
Reinaldo Marcus Green, the director of “King Richard,” has confirmed that a movie about reggae legend Bob Marley is in the works. The biographical project will focus on the making of Marley’s album “Exodus.” In an interview with Steven Weintraub of Collider, Green shared that he is searching for just the right approach to take […]
Meet Dr. Maxine Osbourne Foster the Newly Elected President of the Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA)
The Atlanta Jamaican Association, Inc. (AJA) announced that Rev. Maxine Osbourne Foster, MBA, Ph.D. was elected President of the Association for 2022 at their recent Annual General Meeting. An experienced business leader, Rev. Dr. Maxine O. Foster succeeds Steering Committee Chairperson, Mrs. Casmel Williams and assumes responsibilities on January 1, 2022. Rev. Dr. Max spent […]
Caribbean Food & Rum Festival 2021: An ‘Immersive Experience’ in Diaspora’s Cuisine, Culture, and Musical Spirit
Earlier this month, the Arts Park at Young Circle in Hollywood, Florida hosted the seventh staging of the Caribbean Food & Rum Festival—formerly known as the Caribbean Village Festival. The Food & Rum Festival was a tasty and musical affair in that it afforded the packed house of attendees the opportunity to take a deep […]
Shenseea Makes History as First Woman to Win Reggae Act MOBO Award
Jamaican dancehall artist Shenseea. 25, has received the 2021 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Award in the category of Best Reggae Act. With her win, Shenseea becomes the first female artist to receive the Reggae Award since it was first presented in 1996. The dancehall star was presented with the award at a ceremony at […]
Spice’s “Go Down Deh” Featuring Sean Paul and Shaggy on NPR List of 2021’s Best 100 Songs
“Go Down Deh,” a song by Grammy-nominated Jamaican recording artist Spice, has been listed as one of the 100 Best Songs of 2021 by National Public Radio (NPR) Music. Ranking at Number 48 on the list, NPR noted that it was interesting that while there were few artists from Gen X listed, the dancehall track […]
Over 260,000 People Migrated from Jamaica Between 2002 and 2019
According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, the country’s “net migration” figures show that compared to people who chose to return to the island and foreigners who decided to move there over the period from 2002 and 2019 nearly 270,000 more individuals left than arrived. Carol Coy, the director-general of the Statistical Institute, defined net […]
Food and Wine Magazine Names Jerk Chicken as Dish to Cook during Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa, a celebration of Black American heritage that connects traditions of Africa with customs among African Americans. It is observed from December 26th through January 1 and ends with “karamu,” a final feast that marks the coming of the new year. Karamu has traditionally included dishes from throughout the African diaspora, and Food and Wine […]