A Nigerian Airline Company to Explore Provision of Direct Commercial Flights to Jamaica
Roundtrip commercial airline flights between Nigeria and Jamaica will be tested in December of 2020 and January of 2021, according to Janet Olisa, Nigeria’s outgoing High Commissioner to Jamaica. Olisa said the trips from Lagos to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay are meant to prepare the way for a regular direct air route between […]
9 Things to Know About Jamaican-Born British Civil Rights Hero Roy Hackett, Who Stood in Front of a Bus
Jamaican-born civil rights activist Roy Hackett played a pivotal role in transforming race relations in Britain. Hackett mobilized the 3,000-strong Caribbean community in Bristol and led what became known as the Bristol Bus Boycott—a protest that gained national attention and the support of numerous organizations after it was announced at a press conference on April […]
Beres Hammond Featured On Spotify’s One Love Playlist!
Spotify features Beres Hammond on the cover of its ‘One Love’ playlist days before the release of new single “Call To Duty.” The One Love playlist on Spotify is a primary destination for music fans to hear the best new and vintage reggae titles on the music streaming platform. The playlist has 1.9 Million followers and […]
Team Jamaica Bickle Looking to Raise US$25,000 From Virtual 5K Run/Walk to Help Athletes Participating in Penn Relays
Irwine Clare, the founder, and CEO of Team Jamaica Bickle, announced that the organization wants to raise US$25,000 by sponsoring a virtual 5K run/walk event, which will run from October 9, 2020, through October 24, 2020. The funds will go toward supporting athletes from the Caribbean who are participating in the annual Penn Relays Carnival […]
Jamaica Listed Among 17 Countries Editors of Travel + Leisure Magazine Want to Visit Once They Can Travel Again
The editors of Travel + Leisure Magazine, who have been unable to pursue their love for travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, have turned their attention to identifying the countries they would choose to visit once everyone is given the all-clear to do so without fear of contracting the deadly disease. The editors, who suggest […]
8 Things to Know About Jamaican-Born Singer, Carl Douglas, of “Kung Fu Fighting” Fame
The opening notes of the song “Kung Fu Fighting” are instantly recognized around the world, along with the vocals of singer Carl Douglas. Born in Kingston, Jamaica on May 10, 1942, his disco hit was a chart-topper in the U.S., UK, and countries around the globe. It sold 11 million copies and was one of […]
British Member of Parliament of Jamaican Descent Named as New UK Trade Envoy
Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has named Darren Henry, a Member of Parliament who is of Jamaican descent, to be the new trade envoy to Jamaica and the Commonwealth Caribbean. Henry was born in Bedford, England. His father is Jamaican, and his mother is from Trinidad. In his new role, he […]
Jamaican Descent Actress Kerry Washington Wins Her First Emmy Award
American actress Kerry Washington, perhaps best known for her role as “Olivia Pope” on the television series “Scandal,” has won her first Emmy. She received the honor for her work as executive producer on the ABC television network’s Live In Front Of A Studio Audience: “All In The Family” And “Good Times.” at the 2020 […]
Tampa Skate Park Partners with Jamaican to Provide Skateboards to Kids on the Island
The Skate Park of Tampa in Florida is promising to donate 100 skateboards to Jamaican Steve Douglas, who is building the first skate park on the island in Boys Town. Douglas loves skateboarding: he built his first skateboard from cardboard and spare parts from roller skates and has continued with the activity for much of […]
City of Lauderhill Salutes Its Mayor by Proclaiming “Mayor Hazelle Rogers Day” to Celebrate Her Jamaican National Honor, the Order of Distinction
Mayor Hazelle Rogers of Lauderdale Lakes has received Jamaica’s National Honor, the Order of Distinction, Rank of Commander Class, in recognition of her 25 years of outstanding public service. Jamaicans in the Diaspora and civic leaders applauded the award, and the CIty of Lauderhill proclaimed September 29, 2020, as “Mayor Hazelle Rogers Day” to mark […]