New Internet Service from Barbados-Based Company, Neptune Communications, Available in Jamaica soon
A new internet service company has launched its operations in Jamaica. The firm’s priority is reliable connectivity for cloud users, said Neptune Communications CEO Julian Jordan. Its portfolio of products will also include online security solutions. Neptune believes that its satellite service will offer “game-changing” and resilient broadband internet access for government entities and companies […]
Joint Select Committee Approves Plan To Make Portmore Jamaica’s 15th Parish
After reviewing a proposal that would make Portmore the 15th parish of Jamaica, a joint select committee gave its approval to the plan, noting that it will be subject to additional fine-tuning before being brought before Parliament. The plan was approved without input from the opposition People’s National Party, however, as those members were absent […]
2021 People Profile Awardees Lauded for ‘Extraordinary Achievements’
The 2021 People Profile Awards took place on September 5th at the Civic Center in Sunrise, Florida. This fabulous event was a red carpet, black-tie gala that was hosted by Dr. Allan Cunningham who founded the awards six years ago. His wife, Judith Cunningham, was the evening’s co-host. According to Dr. Cunningham, the People Profile […]
Jamaicans Shenseea & Buju Banton Featured on New Kanye West Album
Shenseea has thanked rap artist Kanye West for including two of her songs on his new album, entitled “DONDA.” She took to Instagram to post, “People will say they support me but showing that support is what counts! @kanyewest I can’t thank you enough for it all. “Shenseea continued, “The insight, the exposure, opportunity, support […]
Whittingham Gordon Appointed First Jamaican-Born City Manager of Florida City, Miramar
Whittingham Gordon, who is currently the Deputy City Manager of Miramar City in Florida, has been appointed the first Jamaican-born individual to serve in the position of City Manager, beginning November 6, 2021. Gordon is a 26-year veteran of the city and has been the Deputy City Manager since 2020. He will succeed Vernon Hargray, […]
Jamaican Women of Florida Hosts Annual Health & Wellness Virtual Forum, Saturday, September 18 “Health and Me..HER Story”
Join the Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF) on Saturday, September 18, for our annual Health & Wellness Virtual Forum. During Covid -19, many women and girls struggled with several health-related concerns. We will discuss two important topics related to women’s health, Domestic Violence and Period Poverty. The FREE event is now in its eighth year […]
Jamaican Actress Keturah Hamilton to Star in Starz TV Series “Gaslit”
Jamaicans have often faced challenges in getting Hollywood to create roles that allow them to be authentic. Many roles offered to Jamaican actors are generally for characters who are violent gangsters or “Bob Marley types” with bad Jamaican accents. Actress Keturah Hamilton, who has worked in the entertainment capital for over ten years, well knows […]
Jamaican in Oregon Starts Food Truck after Fire Burns Down His Restaurant
Strickland Stone owned a restaurant in San Rafael, California, where he served traditional Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine. He decided to move Stone’s Jamaican Roots & Juice relocated to Talent, Oregon, a decision that brought tragedy as less than two months after the relocation, on September 8, 2020, a wildfire burned through Talent and reduced his […]
Jamaican, Zachary Harding, Accepted to Forbes Business Council
Jamaican Zachary Harding has been accepted as a member of the Forbes Business Council, an organization open to successful business owners and leaders by invitation only. Harding is the executive chair of Delta Capital Partners (DeltaCap) and the Group CEO of Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) based in Kingston, Jamaica. The Forbes Business Council is […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending September 10th, 2021
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICAN MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT TO DEPLOY “VACCINE AMBASSADORS” In order to encourage more Jamaicans to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the first of 40 “vaccine ambassadors” will move through St. Andrew North East to urge their constituents to receive the vaccinations and to facilitate vaccination of community members. Under a new […]