Jamaican Inventions under Consideration for Licensing by NASA
The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is considering the inventions of two Jamaicans that could lead to their licensing for use as rocket parts. Jamaicans George Winston Whitfield of St. Mary and Howard Martin Chin, an engineer from Kingston, believe that the magnetic gear system and ball-and-socket joint could determine the future […]
Lieutenant Stitchie Received Honorary Doctorate from University in Ontario
Jamaican gospel reggae artist Lieutenant Stitchie, who was born Cleveland Laing in 1965 in Spanish Town, Jamaica, was awarded a second honorary Ph.D. in International Humanitarian Law by the Association for Biblical Accountability in Education and Friends for Life Outreach Department of Training and Education at Dayspring Christian University in Ontario, Canada. Given the title […]
Spice, Queen of Dancehall has received her first GRAMMY Nomination for Best Reggae Album for her album “10,” punctuating a stellar year for the star!
Punctuating her massive success in 2021, dancehall diva Spice (Grace Hamilton) is a highlight for the musical awards season with the nomination of her VP Records debut album “10.” Released August 6, 2021, the 15-track set was highly anticipated with reggae fans worldwide due in large part to the success of the album’s lead single […]
Discussion on How The Diaspora Can Help Solve Jamaica’s Crime Problem
A virtual panel discussion on how the Diaspora can assist in solving Jamaica’s high crime problem, focusing on reducing the high incidents of murders, will be held on Sunday, December 5 from 7-9:00 PM. The zoom/facebook presentation will involve participants drawn from the three Diaspora centers and Jamaica. Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami, Mr. Oliver […]
I Will Win This Argument….NOT!!! Here’s Why
I had the great privilege of having one of my most powerful mentors to write the Foreword for my book “STAYING MARRIED BECOMING ONE FLESH.” Here is what he wrote: “The average family is at war. This war is not being fought with guns, but rather with words, attitudes, mistrust, suspicions, hard hearts and […]
Jamaica is One of 5 Countries with 4 or More Beauty Queens Holding Miss World Titles
As of 2019, Jamaica has the distinction of having four beauty queens that have gone on to win Miss World crowns. Jamaican contestants that are Miss World title holders are Carole Joan Crawford in 1963, who was also the first woman of color to win the competition; Cynthia Jean Cameron Breakspeare (Cindy Breakspeare) in 1976; […]
Jamaican American Financial Advisor Richard Murray Named to The Board of Directors of The City in New York
Jamaican American Richard Murray, a financial advisor who works with Bernstein Private Wealth Management and Impact Players, has been named to serve on the Board of Directors of The City in New York. The City is a free, nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news platform designed to provide the people of New York City with the most […]
Actress Turned Life Coach Denise Hunt Says Caribbean Women Must Break ‘Cycle of Shame’ to Achieve Goals
Many Caribbean women of color are trapped in a ‘cycle of shame’ which they must break in order to achieve their full potential. So says former stage and screen actress turned Life Coach and Fitness Trainer Denise Hunt, owner – operator of fitness company SizzleFit Faith and Fitness. According to Jamaican born Hunt – whose […]
Jamaican American Paula Madison Honored by Multicultural Media Association
Paula Madison, the principal owner of The Africa Channel and CEO of Madison Media Management LLC, was honored as a Media Luminary at the 6th Annual Multicultural Media and Correspondents Association (MMCA) dinner and summit meeting on November 18, 2021, at the National Press Club in Washington DC. Madison was recognized as a Black, Indigenous, […]
Jamaican Olympian Briana Williams Honored by Jamaica Consulate General
Briana Williams, 19, Jamaican Olympic champion who won a gold medal as a member of the country’s women’s 4×100-meter relay team at the Tokyo Olympics, was honored with the Consul General of Miami Heritage Award at a ceremony in Sunrise, Florida, on November 7, 2021. She was one of ten individuals and two organizations receiving […]