VP Records Hosts Jamaican Alumni Association “True Blue Sound Clash” On Youtube
Tune in to the VP Records YouTube channel on Saturday, April 10th, 2021, at 7 pm for the Live broadcast of a friendly Sound Clash between St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc., and the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. The MC for the clash will be popular radio personality […]
Did You Know The First Black-Owned & Operated Newspaper in the US Was Co-Founded by a Jamaican
Jamaican John Brown Russwurm was one of the co-founders of the first Black-owned and operated newspaper in the United States. Together with Samuel Cornish, Russwurm founded the abolitionist newspaper, Freedom’s Journal. Born in Port Antonio in 1799 to an English father and an unknown, enslaved mother, Russwurm lived in Jamaica until 1807, when his merchant […]
Defending My Asian & Black Roots Against Racism – A Jamaican Immigrants Story
So if you have been following my social posts today you will know where my mind has been focused lately. I thought about going live like I did last year during the peaking of the virus in New York but I decided to write down my thoughts instead. So here goes a follow-up to my […]
New Book: Caribbean Sport – Marketing and Psychology – a winning combination
“Sport deserves every bit of attention it can get on and off the field. Athletes need to be prepared for the mind games too,” that is the advice shared by Carole Beckford and Dr Olivia Rose Esperance in their latest collaboration. The collaboration is shared in a book, ABCs of Caribbean Sport, Marketing and Psychology […]
Award-winning Celebrity Skincare Entrepreneur Jean Pierre Releases Powerful New Memoir on the Uphill Climb to Success
Jamaican-Canadian Icon and Celebrity Skin Care Guru Jean Pierre releases a bold new memoir entitled, Uphill Climb. The book details Pierre’s inspirational journey as a healthcare practitioner, entrepreneur, international public speaker and creator of the popular Obsidian Skincare line. Uphill Climb delves into Pierre’s deeply personal health struggles as a two-time cancer survivor and the […]
Jamaica Diaspora Northeast USA’s Statement of Solidarity with Asian American Communities
As Black people continue the fight against racism and systemic oppression, the Jamaica Diaspora Northeast USA stands in solidarity with the Asian American community to condemn the recent occurrence of white domestic terrorism visited upon the eight persons killed in Georgia. According to reports, six of the eight persons killed were Asian American. As Jamaicans, we […]
10 Things to Know about, Fraser McConnell, Jamaica’s First Ever Race Car Rallycross Champion
Jamaica’s first rallycross champion, Fraser McConnell, is making headlines wherever he goes. He’s driven in the ARX2, RX2, International Series, Rally X Nordic, and made history by becoming the first Jamaican Rallycross champion. In 2017, McConnell received the FIA Americas Award as the top driver in Jamaica. He also made history when he finished second […]
Usain Bolt Foundation Makes Donation of Laptop Computers to Rural Schools in Jamaica
A donation from the Usain Bolt Foundation valued at US$40,000 will provide 150 laptop computers to schools in rural Jamaica. The donation was announced on March 17, 2021. The Dr. Hon. Usain Bolt, Jamaica’s eight-time Olympic champion, said the initiatives are central in his efforts to honor his commitment to ensure that Jamaica’s children reap […]
Clarks Releases Jamaican-Inspired Shoe Collection
Clarks, Jamaicans’ favorite footwear brand, has created a new shoe collection inspired by Jamaica. The brand has held a special place in the culture of the island for almost 60 years, and to celebrate the connection, the company has reworked three of its most iconic styles in a limited collection that reflects the individuality and […]
Over 100 Jamaican Dogs Flown to Canada for Adoption
On Saturday, March 13, 2021, 144 terriers from Jamaica, commonly known as mongrels, flew on a chartered flight to Canada to meet their new owners and settle in their new homes. Tammy Browne, the director of Montego Bay Animal Haven (MTAH), is the force behind Jamaica’s first international dog adoption program. Browne said that some […]