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 […]
Usain Bolt’s Foundation Donates Computers To Schools
Jamaican Olympic champion and sprint legend Usain Bolt, the nation’s most decorated athlete, created the Usain Bolt Foundation to aid in the development of children’s educational and cultural opportunities by removing the barriers that may stand in their way. The Foundation partnered with Microsoft UK to donate computers to seven schools in Jamaica. Computers were […]
JCDC to Honour Dennis Brown’s 63rd Birthday with Cultural Gathering at National Heroes Park
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the birth of the Dennis Emmanuel Brown, CD on Saturday, February 1, with a cultural gathering at his resting place at the National Heroes Park in Kingston, beginning at 4:00 pm. Several national and […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending January 31st, 2020
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICAN HEALTH MINISTER TOURS QUARANTINE SITES Dr. Christopher Tufton, Jamaica’s Minister of Health, toured locations designed as quarantine sites in preparation to address potential threats arising from the coronavirus outbreak. He visited sites at the National Chest Hospital and the Norman Manley International Airport. According to Dr. Tufton, supplies and […]