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 […]
Jamaican Shantol Jackson to Star in “Death in Paradise” Season 11
Jamaican actor Shantol Jackson is set to appear in the role of Sgt. Naomi Thomas in Season 11 of the popular comedy-thriller television program “Death in Paradise.” The character is described as coming from a much smaller police force on a neighboring Caribbean island and experiencing “growing pains” as she adjusts to her new job […]
US City Led by Officials of Jamaican Descent Wins 2021 All-America City Award
Miramar, Florida, has been designated an All-America City by the National Civic League. Miramar won the award for its work in building equity and resilience and creating stronger relationships among its residents, businesses, nonprofit, and government leaders. The city was one of ten across the US to win the All-America City Award. It is notable […]
Jamaican-Born Engineer Leads Team Working to Improve Web Connectivity Worldwide
Jamaican-born engineer, Dr. Charles Anthony Barnett, a former student at Cornell College and a senior vice-president of Hughes Network Systems based in Maryland, is the head of a technical team that has joined with the OneWeb system to bring faster broadband internet connectivity speeds to unserved and under-served communities around the world. The OneWeb system […]