WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Our On-Time God
When Jesus received news of Lazarus’ illness, John was careful to note that “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, but oddly, when He heard that Lazarus was sick, He stayed on where He was for two more days” (John 11:5-6, The Message). Finally declaring Lazarus to be dead (vv. 11-14), He then proceeded […]
Company Owned by Jamaican Mother & Daughter Featured in Forbes for Disrupting the $600 Billion Menopause Market
Jamaican, Debbie Dickinson, is featured with her daughter Markea in Forbes magazine for developing an innovative technological solution to help women deal with the hot flashes and night sweats of menopause. The approach uses the body’s own natural capability to regulate its temperature, and it represents one of the ways in which female entrepreneurs are […]
Jamaican-born New York legislator Nick Perry Nominated to Be US Ambassador to Jamaica
Following a strong recommendation from United States Senator Charles “Chuck” Schumer of New York, Jamaican-born New York legislator N. Nick Perry will be the next Ambassador to Jamaica. He was named to the position by President Joe Biden just two weeks after Schumer recommended him. According to an announcement from the White House on November […]
Photo Highlights of the Consulate General of Jamaica’s Diaspora Awards 2021
The Consulate General of 2021 Jamaica Diaspora Awards was held on Sunday, November 7th. The ceremony was held virtually on Facebook and before a small studio audience. Twelve Jamaicans were honored with their names will be inscribed on the Honour Roll of Jamaicans in the Southern USA. Jamaica’s Consul General Oliver Mair made the presentation […]
Bob Marley Song Showcases Colin Powell’s Jamaican Roots at His Funeral
The funeral of Colin Powell, the first Black, Caribbean, Jamaican American individual to serve as United States Secretary of State, was held on November 5, 2021, at National Cathedral in Washington, DC. The solemnities included the playing of Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” song to acknowledge Powell’s Jamaican roots and his love for the reggae […]
Jamaican-Born, Keishia Thorpe, a Maryland educator wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize
Maryland Educator Keisha Thorpe, who was born in Jamaica has won the annual US$1 million Global Teacher Prize offered by the Varkey Foundation. The results were announced by the Varkey Foundation on Wednesday. Thorpe beat out 800 teachers from 121 countries around the world. The Foundation was founded in 2014 to improve educational standards and […]
12 Jamaican-Americans to be Inducted in JADIAS Hall Of Fame Inaugural Ceremony
The first time in the history of the Global Jamaican Diaspora!!!!! The JADIAS Inaugural Hall of Fame is birth. Paying Homage To Stalwarts In The Jamaican Community. The Jamaica Diaspora Sothern USA (JADIAS) Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, scheduled to be held at the beautiful Signature Grand, Davie Florida on Saturday November 13th at 7 […]
Women of Influence Lists Jewelry Designer of Jamaican Heritage among Nine Women-Owned Businesses Making a Positive Difference
The business of Jewelry designer Ashley Alexis McFarlane, who is of Jamaican heritage, has been recognized by Women of Influence in 2021 as one of nine women-owned enterprises making the world a better place. McFarlane grew up in Toronto, Canada, and opened her first fashion business, Asikere Afana, in 2011, selling dresses made from African fabrics. […]
City of Miramar Presents An Evening with Olympian Ambassador Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce CD
Olympic Gold Medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, will be hosted by City of Miramar at a fundraiser for her Pocket Rocket Foundation. The City of Miramar announced that they will be having “An Evening with an Olympian” with Olympic Gold Medalist, Ambassador Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce CD to raise money for The Pocket Rocket Foundation. The evening will be […]
Jamaican Comedian Oliver Samuels Receives Honorary Doctorate, Lifetime Achievement Awards in his Birthday Week
Jamaican comedian and cultural icon Oliver Samuels celebrated his birthday on November 4, 2021, by receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus at its November 2021 graduation ceremonies. He was recognized for making outstanding contributions to regional and international development. In the same week, Samuels […]