Jamaican Leon Bailey Signs With Premier League Team, Aston Villa
Jamaican Leon Bailey, 23, has been signed by Aston Villa in a contract that will last until 2025 for a fee of £30 million. Bailey played for Bayer Leverkusen for three-and-a-half years. Bailey, 23, comes to the Premier League after having scored 33 goals and set up another 22 during his time with Leverkusen playing […]
Jamaican Association in China Holds Their Inaugural Emancipendence Celebration
The Jamaican Association in China(JAC) recently held their inaugural Emancipendence celebration in China on August 7th 2021. Events were held in Shanghai, Shenzhen Anhui and Zhejiang. Other cities wanted to have events but those did not materialize because of Covid measures. The main event was a celebration dinner held at the Golden Tulip Rainbow Hotel […]
Designs of Three Jamaican Artists Amongst 4 Shortlisted for UK Windrush Monument
Four designs for a new Windrush monument to be installed inside Waterloo Station in London have been placed on a shortlist, and members of the Caribbean Community in the United Kingdom have been invited to help choose the winning design. Three of the four shortlisted designs were submitted by Jamaican artists, including the renowned sculptor […]
“We all run for Jamaica” says Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on the rivalry with fellow Jamaicans
While champion Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce intended to leave the 2021 Tokyo Olympics with another gold medal in the 100-meter event, she won the silver instead and watched her teammate Elaine Thompson-Herah take home the gold in a culmination of the pair’s long-standing rivalry on the track. Fraser-Pryce took the situation in stride, however, saying […]
Jamaica Welcomes Millionth Visitor Since Reopening Borders In June 2020
Yesterday (Sunday, August 15), the Jamaica Tourist Board welcomed the arrival of the destination’s millionth visitor to the Sangster International Airport, a significant milestone since the country’s borders reopened on June 15, 2020. Daynel Williams, who arrived on JetBlue flight 1179 from New York, was greeted by the Minister of Tourism Hon Edmund Bartlett, Director […]
Superstar Musician and Entrepreneur Rihanna Now Officially Ranks as a Billionaire
Singer, songwriter, actress, and business mogul Rihanna is now the wealthiest female musician in the world, and only media powerhouse Oprah Winfrey tops her as the richest female entertainer. According to estimates of her wealth by Forbes, Rihanna is currently worth $1.7 billion. Her wealth does not derive from her music, however; most of her […]
Five Power Moves For A Rejected Husband
Many years ago there was this man who was a common carpenter and never knew He would become the greatest man who would save anyone who will accept His invitation. This man was treated like an outcast. He was rejected by millions and despised by even ones He called friends. The greatest rejection He experienced […]
Jamaican Kidsan Barnes recognized amongst the 40 under 40 by the South Florida Business Journal
Kidsan Barnes was named 40 under 40 by the South Florida Business Journal for making an impact in our economy and the community. She is the Director of Global Cruise & LATAM – Intellian Technologies. Here is our conversation with Kidsan a Jamaican young leader making a difference in the South Florida community. What is […]
Jamaican-Born Doctor Named Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Community Initiatives at Florida International University College of Medicine
Dr. Cheryl Holder has been appointed Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Community Initiatives (ODEICI) at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) at Florida International University (FIU). Jamaican-born, Dr. Holder has dedicated her career to the service of vulnerable populations and is a board-certified internist and HIV specialist. She was one of the […]
A Conversation With Jamaican Descent Dramatic Soprano, Othalie Graham
Canadian-American soprano Othalie Graham, who is of Jamaican descent, continues to receive acclaim throughout North America and is known for her interpretations of the title roles in Turandot and Aida and her commitment to Wagnerian repertoire. Opera News calls her “a vocally secure Turandot, her gleaming tones well suited to the ice princess’s misanthropic resolve.” […]