Jamaica National Heritage Trust Approves New Design for Falmouth Fountain That Includes Statue of Usain Bolt
The Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) announced that the new design for the fountain in Falmouth’s historic Water Square has been approved. The approved rehabilitation of the fountain will include a statue of Jamaica’s superstar athlete Usain Bolt. According to C. Junior Gager, mayor of Falmouth, the TMC was provided with the design for its approval […]
Jamaican Charlyne Smith Becomes First Black Woman to Earn PhD In Nuclear Engineering at University of Florida
Charlyne Smith, who grew up in St. Catherine and is a former student at St. Catherine High School in Jamaica, is the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Florida (UF). Smith was inspired by her grandfather to use her intelligence and drive to help “make Jamaica a […]
What is it like being a Jamaican in New Zealand?
In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with speaks with Johnnel. She is a Jamaican living in New Zealand. Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican in New Zealand? Hi. I am Xavier Murphy the founder of Jamaicans.com. Today in Jamaicans to the World, we talk to Johnnel […]
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 […]