City of Miramar’s Inaugural Afro Carib Festival Exuded the Vibrancy of the Diaspora, Capping Off Black History Month 2020
On February 29, 2020, the City of Miramar in South Florida and its Vice Mayor, Alexandra P. Davis, hosted the Afro Carib Festival in celebration of Black History Month. This signature event took place at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater, which is the same fantastic venue that was the situs of last year’s Broward Reggae […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending March 6th, 2020
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES CHARLES TO LEAVE POST AS SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE IN JAMAICA Pearnel Patroe Charles, a veteran Jamaica Labor Party political leader and current Speaker the House of Representatives, will leave this post in a few weeks. As the veteran politician and trade unionist steps down, it will mean the end […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending March 6 2020.
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
English novelist and essayist Aldous Huxley (1894-1963) was on point when he said, “Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.” It is not that we purposefully set out to be that way, but it is easy for us to become so accustomed to certain people and things that we […]
US Issues New Laws for Green Card Holders from Caribbean
New laws for foreign nationals from the Caribbean and other regions who are permanent residents of the United States have been implemented by the US government. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the holders of green cards who have not admitted they are immigrants during their income tax filings could face deportation. […]
Celebrating 16 years – A fun-filled weekend planned for True Blue Weekend 2020 in South Florida – April 3rd- 4th , 2020
The 16th Annual True Blue Weekend will take place on April 3rd – 4th, 2020. The True Blue Welcome Party on Friday, April 3rd will feature two of South Florid’s popular mix masters, DJ Radcliffe and the legendary, King Waggy Tee. The SoccerFest on Saturday, April 4th will feature new invitational matches which will include […]
5 Things I Loved About the R Hotel in New Kingston, Jamaica
I recently stayed at the R Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica for 4 nights. The 48-room hotel is less than 2 years old and conveniently located in New Kingston. Here are the 5 things I loved and the 1 thing I disliked about the R Hotel. I Loved… The Hospitality I loved the first-class hospitality and […]
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 […]