Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris, US Senator of Jamaican Descent, as Running Mate
Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic candidate for the 2020 presidential election, has chosen California Senator Kamala Harris, who is of Jamaican descent, to be his running mate. Harris brings considerable experience to the ticket, both for the government positions she has held and for her ability to win elections. In 2010, Harris […]
Jamaican Businessman, Michael Lee-Chin, on Forbes Magazine Billionaire List
Michael Lee-Chin is a familiar name to those in the financial world. Born in Port Antonio, Jamaica, he’s been named to the Forbes Magazine 2020 list of billionaires. He was ranked No. 1,063 in the world on the Forbes list with a real-time net worth of $1.5 billion as of Aug. 9, 2020. Lee-Chin made […]
Law Student of Jamaican Descent Graduates Cornell with Recognition for Her On-Campus Achievements
Stephanie McIntyre, a law student of Jamaican descent and a recent graduate of Cornell Law School, has been recognized by the school for her significant on-campus activities. During her time at Cornell, she was an online editor of and contributor to the Journal of Law and Public Policy, an E-Board member of the Black Students […]
Jamaican Athlete, Shevon Nieto, Honored by the Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has paid tribute to the achievements of Jamaican athlete, Shevon Nieto, with the President’s Award for honoring the flight and path of an Olympian. It was presented by International Olympic Committee President, Thomas Bach. The International Olympic Committee is a not-for-profit independent international organization comprised of volunteers. The IOC is […]
Free Public WiFi Coming to These Locations in Jamaica
The government of Jamaica will continue its plans to provide free, secured access to more public WiFi locations across the island during 2020. According to Fayval Williams, Jamaica’s Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, the free WiFi service will soon be available in Ocho Rios in St. Ann, Port Antonio in Portland, and May Pen […]
Did you Know Usain Bolt was Given a Piece of the Berlin Wall?
When the Berlin Wall came down, many people purchased chips of the structure as souvenirs. Usain Bolt, however, has a 12-foot high, nearly 3 ton section of the wall, presented to him by the then Governing Mayor of Berlin, Klaus Wowereit, who said, “One can tear down walls that had been considered as insurmountable.” The […]
Jamaican Woman Makes History as First Female & Black Mayor in this Maryland City
Phelecia Nembhard made history on several fronts when she was elected mayor of New Carrollton, Maryland, in June 2020. She’s the city’s first female, the first person of color, and the youngest individual to serve in that capacity. She plans to use her platform to continue the conversation about racism and policing within the city. […]
Jamaican Owned Magazine ‘Island Origins’ Triumphs with Two Florida Magazine Association 2020 Awards
Caribbean-American lifestyle quarterly Island Origins Magazine can now boast six lifetime wins, after snagging two new Florida Magazine Association awards this July. The wins mark the publication’s first gold placement, and fourth silver trophy, emblazoned with the Charlie Awards insignia. The honors are revered because they recognize the best among all participating magazines in the […]
How Would You Make Amends for Slavery? George Graham’s New Book Suggests an Answer
In his just-published book, “Genevieve’s Little Ways,” George Graham proposes one way of repaying the descendants of slaves for the horror their ancestors endured. His protagonist is resolved to launch a program, funded in part by private philanthropists and in part by her island’s government, that would provide education, health and a brighter future […]
I took it like a woman and almost lost my hair — Just Being Funny by Caribbean Comedian Onicia Muller
I needed a relaxer. My roots were grown out, and I had a special event at 7 PM. Although my mom had given me a hundred, I was determined to only spend fifty. So, I rolled up to my semi-regular stylists and put in my request. Question: Why do hairstylists always try to trash the […]