American Actor Michael B. Jordan to Rename J’Ouvert Rum after Accusations of Cultural Misappropriation
On June 20, 2021, American actor Michael B. Jordan was accused of cultural appropriation by angry citizens of Trinidad and Tobago for naming his new rum “J’Ouvert.” The rum came in a box set that displayed a schematic of the island nation, a written reference to Trinidad, and a description of J’Ouvert as a local […]
Jamaican Gymnast Makes History with Bronze Medal
Jamaican gymnast Alana Walker, 14, made sports history by winning a bronze medal in the women’s artistic gymnastics competition at the Junior Pan Am Gymnastics Championships in Mexico on June 19, 2021. This was the first time that Jamaica won a medal at a major gymnastics competition. With the win, Walker is automatically qualified for […]
Vivian Crawford Hailed as a Jamaican ‘National Treasure’ at The 2021 Gracekennedy Foundation Lecture
The 2021 GraceKennedy Foundation (GKF) lecture delivered on its promise to share the rich and diverse heritage of our island nation. The lecture, which was presented by Vivian Crawford, Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), was streamed live via Zoom and attracted an audience of over 700 online participants from Jamaica and overseas […]
Design by Jamaican-Born Architect to Replace Columbus Monument in New Jersey
A design by Jamaican-born architect Nina Cooke John has been chosen by Ras J. Baraka, the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, to replace a statue of Christopher Columbus that had been placed in the city’s Washington Park until its removal in 2020. Cooke John has designed a Harriet Tubman monument, which will be installed in […]
What’s it Like Being a Jamaican Living in Malawi?
In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with speaks with Lincoln Bailey. He is a Jamaican living in Malawi. Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican living in Malawi? Hi, I’m Xavier Murphy, and today I’m talking to Lincoln, who is a Jamaican living in Malawi. Lincoln, good […]
Luxury Travel Magazine Lists Jamaica as One of Top Four Destinations for Groups or Solo Travelers
With the growing availability of COVID-19 vaccines, travelers are beginning to plan their 2021 vacations. Luxury Travel magazine has compiled a list of the best post-pandemic destinations for both solo travelers and groups, and Jamaica has made the cut. The list is based on data and trend research from experts at McKinsey, who predict that […]
Toni-Ann Lewis Fulfills Life-Long Dream and Becoming One of The Youngest Jamaican Doctor
Jamaican Toni-Ann Lewis, 26, dreamed of becoming a doctor since she was 11 years old. She remembers watching the Discovery Health Channel every weekend and being amazed at the capabilities of the physicians. She knew she wanted to practice medicine someday, and the fact that her mother worked in the medical field only strengthened what […]
Jamaican Alvas Powell Signs with Philadelphia Union
International defender Alvas Powell has signed on with the first team of the Philadelphia Union. In making the announcement, the Union said Powell is on a senior contract for at least one year. The team’s Sporting Director, Ernst Tanner, said they are excited to welcome Powell as their newest addition as he brings nearly eight […]
Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett Welcomes Newborn Twin Sons, Thunder & Saint Leo
Jamaican eight-time Olympic gold medal winner Usain Bolt and his partner Kasi Bennett celebrated Father’s Day in 2021 by introducing their new-born twins, son Saint Leo Bolt and daughter Thunder Bolt. The Olympic champion continued his unique naming convention for his children with the arrival of the twins. In 2020, his first child, a daughter, […]
In Commemoration of Juneteenth, Jamaican Descent Congresswoman Yvette Clarke Pushed To Rename Confederate Streets in Brooklyn
Jamaican Descent, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on a letter she and three colleagues sent to Secretary of the Army Robert M. Speer urging him to rename two streets at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn that are currently named for prominent Confederate Army generals, General Lee Avenue and Stonewall Jackson Drive. “When the […]