Sylven Partners with Jamaican American Vegan Chef to Launch Vegan Sneakers
Sylven New York has expanded its luxury shoe line with The Mel, the first vegan sneaker. To mark The Mel’s launch, Sylven partnered with Chrissy Tracey, a Jamaican American actor and advocate of sustainability who has also been named as the first vegan chef to work with Bon Appétit Magazine. Tracey is “the face” of […]
Jamaican Julie and East Indian Mangoes Shipped to UK
According to Jamaica’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, over 4,700 kilograms of mangoes were shipped from the island to the United Kingdom on April 22, 2021. Shipping from Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, 4,710 kilograms of Julie and East Indian mangoes were exported by several local fresh food producers, including Native Nature, Dussard Trading, […]
Jamaican Margaret Brisbane First Woman and First Person of Color Appointed CIO of Miami Dade County
Jamaican Margaret Brisbane, a former student at St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School in Browns Town, Saint Ann, has been named to the position of interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Miami-Dade County in Florida. Brisbane is the first woman and the first person of color to serve in this role. She was appointed following the […]
A Conversation with Jamaican-American Woman’s Wellness Entrepreneur, Olanikee Osibowale
Olanikee Osibowale is a spiritually led woman, guided by her ancestors, and owner of two powerful brands, Goddess Detox and SelfishBabe. Goddess Detox is her multi-million dollar spiritual woman wellness brand. SelfishBabe is her personal development and lifestyle brand where she teaches spiritual self-love practices to women globally. She chooses to focus on herself more […]
Jamaican-fusion Restaurant in Germany Celebrates 12th anniversary with May Day DJ Event
On Saturday, May 1, 2021, the Rosa Caleta Jamaican restaurant in Kreuzberg, Germany, will celebrate May Day with a live-streamed event broadcast from its premises and from the Paloma Bar. May Day has been celebrated in Berlin for more than 20 years and in the past has been marked by street parties, open-air raves, and […]
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in The United Arab Emirates?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in United Arab Emirates? On our “Jamaicans to the World” Facebook Live show, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy spoke with LaToya and Nicky. They are Jamaicans who live in the United Arab Emirates. Xavier: What is it like being Jamaican in the United Emirates? Hi, […]
10 Reasons Why Pineapple Topping Belongs on Pizza
Pineapple is one of the most controversial toppings that can be placed on pizza. Jamaicans don’t understand the aversion that many have to pineapple on pizza. It’s normal for Jamaicans to enjoy the pineapple on their pizza and it’s a topping that’s truly loved. A pizza adorned with pineapple is typically referred to as a […]
Jamaican Reggae Girl Named 2020 American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year
Chyanne Dennis, a senior at the University of South Florida and defender with Jamaica’s national women’s football team the Reggae Girlz, received the Defensive Player of the Year Award for 2020 from the American Athletic Conference (AAC). Dennis was also named to the All-Conference First Team. Chyanne Ashley Dennis was born in 1999 in Sunrise, […]
After the Pandemic – How can the Jamaican Diaspora Help?
The horrific scale of the 1918 influenza pandemic, known as the “Spanish flu,” was hard to fathom until now. The virus infected 500 million people worldwide and killed an estimated 20 to 50 million victims, more than all of the soldiers and civilians killed during World War I. While that global Pandemic lasted for two […]
Jamaican-Born Gary Gooden Listed among 2021 Global Top 100 Leaders in Information Security
Gary Gooden is the Chief Technology and Security Officer (CTSO) at Hospital Research Foundation, and his stated mission is to modernize the organization’s information security approach. His dedication to the goal has landed him a spot on the list of the top 100 leaders in information security in the world for 2021. This list honors […]