• Thu, 5 November 2026

Caribbean Organizations to Present Virtual Caribbean Inauguration Party for Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris

Jamaican Descent USA Vice President Kamala Harris

On January 17, 2021, Invest Caribbean, the top global private-sector investment agency of the Caribbean will join with the Caribbean American Action Network (CAAN), a group of Caribbean American and Caribbean organizations, to present a live, virtual inauguration party themed “Celebrating #CaribbeanAmerican Kamala” to mark the inauguration of the first female Caribbean American Vice President […]

Weaves and Wigs…Leave People Be

Weaves and Wigs - Leave People Be

I heard some male friends use terms like self-hatred, lacking in self-esteem, disgusting, and afflicted wid body dysmorphic disorder, to describe women who wear weaves & fake eyelashes and bleach their skin. I asked, “How mi never hear unu ascribe these terms to Serena Williams, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey or Beyonce?” Silence. Puss gaan wid […]

Top 10 Jamaican News Stories Of 2020

Top 10 Jamaican News Stories Of 2020

The news in 2020 was dominated by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic that forced communities, societies, businesses, and nations to curtail and even “lock down” their normal activities, and caused individuals to separate themselves from their friends, families, and coworkers through quarantine. Every piece of news throughout the year was colored by the pandemic. That said, […]

A Conversation with “Pretty Girls Can Cook” Author Shantelee Brown

A Conversation with Pretty Girls Can Cook Author Shantelee Brownjpg

Jamaican, Shantelee R. Brown is very passionate about several things but one of the things she’s most passionate about is preparing a beautiful and delicious meal. She recently published the book “Pretty Girls Can Cook”.  I spoke to her about the new book. Q: What inspires you to write the book pretty girls can cook? […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Staying Focused on the Goal

Some time ago I shared with a friend that my heart’s desire was to be in the nucleus, the center, of God’s will for my life. I have harboured that desire for quite some time now because of my conviction that of all the places in life to be, there is nowhere safer. However, I […]

Foreign Nationals May Soon Be Able to Get a One-Year Temporary Residency in Jamaica

Foreign Nationals May Soon Be Able to Get a One-Year Temporary Residency in Jamaica

Dr. Horace Chang, Jamaica’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, announced that the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) will present a submission to the Cabinet that would give a one-year temporary residence in Jamaica for foreign nationals. He made the announcement at the opening ceremony for a new PICA office in Montego […]

There Is Still Time To File These US Immigration-Related Documents

There Is Still Time To File These US Immigration-Related Documents

Hello everyone.    I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your families and loved ones; ate lots of Christmas food and treats and drank plenty of sorrel. With the new year fast approaching I wanted to share some interesting news with you. Because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic USCIS is extending its flexibility to […]