Trump Administration Wants 83-Percent Hike in Costs to Become US Citizen : Legal Permanent Residents Urged to Apply Now
Immigration advocates advise individuals wanting to become citizens of the United States to take action immediately in the face of a Trump administration plan to raise the costs of citizenship applications by 83 percent. The proposed increase would affect about nine million immigrants who have eligibility for US citizenship. The US Department of Homeland Security’s […]
5 Questions with David Mullings, Candidate for Global Jamaica Diaspora Council – USA Southern
Mr. David Mullings was the first Future Leaders Representative for the USA on the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board and is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Blue Mahoe Capital Partners and a seasoned entrepreneur with experience in the finance industry in Jamaica and the USA. He is Chairman of Ingenuity Technologies Inc, a digital transformation […]
Company Backed by Usain Bolt and Serena Williams Raises $15 Million
The sports startup firm Let’s Do This has received $15 million in funding from investors, including record-breaking superstars Usain Bolt, Olympic medalist from Jamaica, and American 22-time Grand Slam Champion, Serena Williams. Both athletes were involved in the initial funding effort of the endurance events marketplace in September of 2019. With the support of sports […]
Jamaicans Are The Leading Immigrant Population In Baltimore
According to the United States Census Bureau, people from Jamaica represent the largest immigrant population group in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. An article in the Washington Times found that there is a trend toward decreasing populations in the Baltimore area as well as in Maryland in general, but immigrants continue to come to the […]
Ziggy Marley and His Children Feature in New Holiday Campaign for UGG
Ziggy Marley, son of the legendary reggae artist Bob Marley and Rita Marley, is featured along with his children in a holiday campaign for UGG. Marley and his family – his wife Orty and his children Daniel, 30; Justice, 28; Zuri, 24; Judah, 14; Gideon, 12; Abraham, 6; and Isaiah, 3 – love to celebrate […]
British Jamaican born nurse awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts
Nichole McIntosh, a British Jamaican born nurse leader residing in London has been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts. The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) is London-based, British organisation committed to finding practical solutions to social challenges. Founded in 1754 by William Shipley as the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, […]
Uber Eats Reveals Top 5 Caribbean Restaurants In London
According to Uber Eats, Londoners favor a specific set of Caribbean restaurants when they have a yen for the cuisine of the islands. The Top 5 Caribbean restaurants in London as noted by Uber Eats are as follows. 1.Turtle Bay (Brixton and Croydon): An eatery favored for its ambiance as well as its food choices. […]
Jamaican Rose Hudson-Wilkin Becomes First Black Female Bishop to be Consecrated
Jamaican Dr. Rev. Rose Hudson-Wilkin made history when she became the first black female to be consecrated as a bishop in the Church of England. She was consecrated as the Bishop of Dover during ceremonies in London at St. Paul’s Cathedral and she’ll be installed at Canterbury Cathedral on Nov. 30, 2019. She was ordained […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending November 22nd, 2019
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES MERGER OF HEART/NTA WITH OTHER ENTITIES APPROVED BY HOUSE Jamaica’s House of Representatives has approved the merger of the HEART Trust/NTA with the National Youth Service, the Apprenticeship Board, and the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning. Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the merger will provide a refocusing of his government’s […]
The Jamaica Diaspora Needs Real Resolution Vs Repeated Marketing
The Diaspora has been deluged with marketing and emails and articles and social media posts promoting the new Global Jamaica Diaspora Council. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) have yet to even attempt to resolve any of the legitimate concerns raised by members of the Diaspora around the structure, intent and […]