Two Jamaican Authors Make Short List for 2019 Costa Prize
The short list of contenders for the prestigious Costa Prize in 2019 includes works by two Jamaicans “Queenie” by Candice Carty-Williams published by Trapeze and “The Confessions of Frannie Langton” by Sara Collins published by Viking. “Queenie” is the first book from Carty-Williams, and its inclusion on the Costa short list is one more accolade […]
Christmas Message 2019 Leader of the Opposition Dr. Peter Phillips
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. My fellow Jamaicans, on this blessed Christmas Day, I warmly greet you as we reflect on our Saviour, whose […]
Christmas Message 2019 Governor-General, His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen
Greetings my fellow Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora: The Christmas Season is usually celebrated with the expectation that each one of us has an obligation to be actively engaged in promoting peace and goodwill in our speech and conduct. We are therefore expected to let both the beauty and duties of our life […]
Christmas Message 2019 Prime Minister The Most Hon. Andrew Holness
Merry Christmas! To all at home and abroad. As Christians we believe in the Immaculate Conception and birth; the life examples and teachings, and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to be the fundamental pillars of our faith. Christmas is the time reserved in our calendar to celebrate the birth of Christ, which happened […]
Jamaica Must Improve Productivity
My most recent conversation about Jamaica’s economic turnaround and record economic growth, though still below 2%, was with a noted Caribbean economist, Dr. Damien King. A key part of our discussion was about the pillars required for sustainable economic growth. All my years of researching how countries generate growth, especially in the last 50 years, […]
Jamaica’s Consul General of New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, OD 2019 Christmas/New Year’s Message
My fellow Jamaicans in the Diaspora, Christmas is that special time of year when Jamaicans at home and abroad make a special effort to spread joy and cheer to friends and family in our uniquely traditional way. There is no equivalent to our traditional Christmas dinner, Christmas cake, festivities, reggae-inspired Christmas carols, Grand Market and […]
Jamaica’s Consul General Southern USA, Oliver Mair 2019 Christmas/New Year’s Message
Greetings to my fellow nationals and friends! What a year this has been marked with both challenges and accomplishments. As we give God thanks for the success, we pray for His continued blessings and the courage to pursue our personal development and that of our homeland. My staff and I, at the Consulate express our […]
Four Key Ingredients To A Rock Solid Marriage Relationship
Preparing for the wedding can be such a beautiful thing. All the plans are put into place and excitement builds as the special day approaches. The time spent building up to the wedding can however be draining but once the day arrives, it is all worth the while. The wedding ceremony and after party brings […]
Jamaican Restaurant Wins Award And Gets Rave Reviews in UK
The Jamaican restaurant Jamaya, which has been in business only since March of 2019, was selected as the Solihull Business of the Year. Located in the United Kingdom’s West Midlands, the independent Jamaican-themed restaurant attained the 2019 Solihull Chamber Business Award in recognition of it as the outstanding startup of the year. The eatery focuses […]
How I Learned to Live in my Darkest Moment
On July 3rd, 2013 I was diagnosed with an aneurysm on the left side of my brain which changed my life. I had to undergo surgery to place a clip on the aneurysm to stop its growth. To my astonishment, I found out that I had not just one aneurysm but three. The others being […]