IMF to Appoint Jamaican Jennifer Lester as Director of Corporate Services and Facilities
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced on Monday that she plans to appoint Jennifer Lester as Director of Corporate Services following the recent retirement of Chris Hemus from that role. Ms. Lester, a national of Jamaica, is currently acting Director of the Fund’s Corporate Services and Facilities Department. Prior to joining the department as […]
Jamaican Singer Tessanne Chin Welcomes Newborn Daughter
Jamaican Singer Tessanne Chin is the new mother of a baby girl. Chin and her husband, Brandon Crooks took to Instagram to announce the new arrival on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. The post showed a photo of the singer and her husband and Zaia Christine Crooks, their newborn daughter. On Instagram, the couple posted, “We […]
Treat Your Rental Property as a Business
The purchase of residential real estate as an income earner is proving to be a lucrative business in Jamaica. Whether you choose to rent long term or short term, you will likely profit from your investment. If you operate the enterprise and analyse its results with some basic business principles, you will gain a much […]
Jamaican-Born Pilot Makes First Flight Back to Island Home
Marlon Dayes, a Jamaican-born pilot who has been with Delta Air Lines for almost two years, was applauded by the approximately 150 passengers on the plane when he touched down after making his first flight to his island birthplace. Dayes, 26, was emotional as he was congratulated on completing the three-hour flight from New York […]
Spotify Finds Bob Marley is one of Top 5 Inspirations for Naming Pets
In a survey from the Swedish music streaming service Spotify conducted in conjunction with the service’s new playlists-for-pets option, it was discovered that Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley is among the top inspirations for pet owners when naming their pets. This fact came to light after the survey reported that almost 20 percent of the […]
“Don’t Give Up And Don’t Compromise On Your Product Even If It Means Extending The Process.” – A Conversation with Author, Lisa Mclean
Lisa McLean is a Math educator, who loves reading. Her first book, “Love Has Wrinkles”, was written in response to the limited availability of children’s literature with Caribbean images and themes. Lisa is passionate about teaching and believes that all children should have access to a quality education as this opens doors to a range […]
This NFL Player of Jamaican Descent Played For The Winning Super Bowl LIV Team, The Kansas City Chiefs
The Jamaican patties offered for sale at the stadium on Super Bowl Sunday were not the only connection to Jamaica when the legendary game was played in Miami on February 2, 2020. Rashad Fenton, a native of Miami Gardens who once worked as a concessionaire at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, made a triumphant […]
Jamaican Restaurant on List of Best Black-Owned Eateries in Chicago
The Jamaican restaurant Mr. Brown’s Lounge has been listed as one of the best black-owned restaurants in Chicago. Located on Wacker Place, Mr. Brown’s Lounge gives Chicago diners the opportunity to indulge their fantasies of traveling to Jamaica and having a tropical island experience without ever leaving the city. Here, guests can partake of authentic […]
Immigration Advice: The Consequences of a Criminal Conviction in US Immigration Law
If you are not a citizen of the United States and have been convicted of a crime in the United States or a country outside the United States, a criminal conviction can have serious consequences for you if you wish to become a legal permanent resident (LPR) or citizen of the United States or wish […]
Jamaica’s Sangster International Airport Wins for 13th Time at World Travel Awards
For the 13th time, Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay was named the Leading Airport in the Caribbean at the annual World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala ceremony for 2020. The win was announced on January 20, 2020, at the Sandals Royal Bahamas resort in the Bahamas. Upon receiving the award, Dr. Rafael Echevarne, CEO of […]