10 Things to Know about Jamaican Socialite who was the “It” Girl in NY During the ‘1920s, ‘1930s and ‘1940s
Jamaican socialite, Blanche Dunn, quickly became the “It” Girl upon her arrival in New York during the Harlem Renaissance. Born in Jamaica in 1911, the theater and film actress was one of the most highly sought celebrities in the city during three decades encompassing the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Dunn moved to the U.S. and […]
CARICS International Fine Arts Festival in Montego Bay to feature Jamaican artists and artisans
Known internationally as a tourist mecca, Montego Bay has recently become the epicenter for hardcore dancehall acts like Tommy Lee Sparta and Daddy1. But if Oniel Cunningham has his way, a less flamboyant art form will soon take off in that Jamaican city. On March 14, Cunningham will present the second CARICS International Fine Arts […]
“We Care Deeply About Jamaica & Recognize That Too Many Kids Are Still Hampered By A Lack Of Resources.”- A Conversation With The Co-founders Of Reading Owls International
Easton and Elaine Dickson are founders of Reading Owls International (Reading Owls or ROI) is a publicly supported, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with schools and community organizations in Jamaica to provide access to books and other learning resources for disadvantaged, school-aged children. Easton is currently Treasurer for Bain and Company, a leading management consulting […]
Immigration Advice – Marriage Interviews Are Changing: Be Prepared
USCIS is changing the way it conducts interviews for those applying for Legal Permanent Residence (LPR) based upon marriage to a United States citizen. Gone are the days when the married couple would appear for an interview, answer a few questions, how they met, show some documents like joint auto insurance, joint bank accounts, show […]
Jamaican Passport Ranked 61st in World for Number of Countries Its Holders Can Enter without a Visa
According to the Henley Passport Index, which ranks the passports of countries on the basis of the destinations that holders of the passports can enter without first obtaining a visa, has placed the Jamaican passport at Number 61. Holders of Jamaican passports can travel to 85nations without having to obtain a visa prior to their […]
Usain Bolt Reveals He Decided Not to Come Out of Retirement after Consulting Former Coach
Jamaican Olympic sprint legend and multi-gold-medal winner Usain Bolt told CNN in an interview that he had considered coming out of retirement and returning to track and field athletics. However, after consulting with his former coach Glen Mills, the star athlete decided to forego a return to the sport despite the fact that he missed […]
Four Practical Decisions That Will Boost Any Marriage
When Michelle and I started dating 25 years ago we had no clue about what it took to have a marriage. Even worse we had absolutely no idea marriage gets hard. The last thing on our minds was “working at a marriage.” I am sure many married couples reading this article can attest to this […]
Florida State University senior discus thrower Jamaican Shanice Love Receives Weaver-James-Corrigan Award
Florida State University (FSU) senior discus thrower Shanice Love is the recipient of the Weaver-James-Corrigan Postgraduate Scholarship Award, which provides $6,000 that can be put toward her pursuit of a graduate degree. Love was the 2019 NCAA runner-up and has been named Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) champion twice. She has also achieved success in her […]
All-Jamaican Crew on American Airlines Flight Makes History
American Airlines finally made flight-crew history on February 23, 2020. After 43 years of operating in Jamaica, the airline’s Flight 2370 from Kingston to Miami, Florida, was in the hands of an all-Jamaican crew. The crew on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft included Captain Robert McPherson, First Officer Shaun Nelson and Flight Attendants Linneth Duhaney, Shanecia […]
Are You Ready for Plant-Based Jamaican Patties? Golden Krust to serve Spicy and Mild Jamaican-style patties made with plant-based protein
Golden Krust®, a 125-unit Jamaican restaurant chain and manufacturer of Jamaican-style patties is now offering new plant-based patties made with Beyond Meat®. Starting today, in select locations in Boston, Toronto, Hartford and New York City, Golden Krust is testing the new Jamaican-style patties made with Beyond Beef® in both Spicy and Mild flavors. Golden Krust […]