Jamaican International Speaker Tasha Chen Announces Next Session of The Manifesting Event Following Success in London
London, UK — Jamaican International Speaker Tasha Chen drew crowds at The Manifesting Event on Sunday, September 8, 2019, in London, UK. The 150 event attendees came from all over Europe, the United States, and Jamaica. At the event, Chen demonstrated how each person’s Money Story is impacted by their cultural and personal circumstances. With […]
Did You Know…The city of Dallas, Texas, was named for the son of a Jamaican?
Dallas, Texas, was named for George Mifflin Dallas, the son of Alexander J. Dallas, who was born in Kingston Jamaica, in 1759. George Mifflin Dallas (1792-1864), the city’s namesake, also served as the 11th Vice President of the United States under President James K. Polk. George Mifflin Dallas was the second of six children born […]
Jamaican Descent Candidate, John Eaves, Running for Congress to represent Georgia’s 7th Congressional District
John H. Eaves, former Chair of the Fulton County Commission in Georgia, has declared his candidacy for the 7th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Democratic candidate will be running for the seat that encompasses portions of Forsyth and Gwinnett counties and will be vacated by Republican Rob Woodall in 2020. Eaves […]
Canterbury Group Launches Jamaican Brew House a Natural Cannabis Beverage Company
Canterbury Group, a global investment firm with $6 billion of assets under management and custody, announced today the launch of Jamaican Brew House, a Jamaican-based cannabis beverage company that produces all-natural products for the health-conscious consumer who wants the benefits of CBD and THC. Unlike others cannabis beverage companies that use a synthetic method to […]
Did you Know Britain’s First Black Magistrate was Jamaican, Eric Irons?
The National Justice Museum installed a plaque in Nottingham, commemorating the contributions of Eric Irons, Britain’s first black magistrate. Irons died in 2007 and during his lifetime he received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1977, campaigned for social justice, became Britain’s first black justice of the peace in 1962, and heard court […]
Evening Standard Names Best Jamaican And Caribbean Restaurants In London
The Evening Standard offers its list of the best Jamaican and Caribbean restaurants available to diners in London. The Evening Standard is a local, free daily newspaper, published Monday to Friday in tabloid format in London. Listed below are the top restaurants selected by the publication. Rum Kitchen is, as the name suggests, well=stocked with […]
13 Photos You Can’t Miss From Miami Broward One Carnival 2019
Mascaraders came from far and wide for Miami Broward One Carnival 2019. Now in its 35th year, the weekend of partying began with Panorama on Friday, October 11th, followed by J’ouvert on Saturday, October 12th. Both events led up to the Parade of Bands and Concert held at the Miami Dade Fair and Expo on […]
Nike Releases Reggae-Inspired Sneakers
Nike has embraced Jamaican music with the release of its new reggae-themed Nike Air Max 270. The sneakers are part of a five-part line by the sportswear brand that honors reggae, electronic dance, heavy metal, punk rock, and hip hop music genres. The Air Max 270 is being hailed by the company as a sneaker […]
Bronx Street named Jamaica Progressive League Way
History was made in the North-East Bronx with a street co-naming ceremony which took place on Saturday September 28 2019 at the busy intersection of Light Street and Dyre Avenue in close proximity to the bustling #5 IRT subway station. The street co-naming idea was the brainchild of Sadie Campbell, President of The Jamaica Progressive […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending October 11th, 2019
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES FORMER EDUCATION MINISTER RUEL REID, WIFE, DAUGHTER, FRITZ PINNOCK AND OTHERS TO FACE COURT Ruel Reid, Jamaica’s former Education Minister, his wife Sharen and their daughter Sherelle, together with the former head of the Caribbean Maritime University, Fritz Pinnock and JLP Councilor Kim Brown Lawrence, from the Brownstown District have […]