Jamaica Marks “Miss Lou” Centenary with 100 Days of Celebration
Jamaican plans to hold special events and provide special activities to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of the nation’s cultural icon Louise Bennett-Coverley, better known as “Miss Lou.” Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, announced the plans during the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives. Miss Lou would have turned 100 on […]
On this day in Jamaican history: British Jamaican Actor Adrian Anthony Lester
On August 14, 1968, Adrian Anthony Lester, OBE; actor, director, and writer, the son of Jamaican immigrants, was born in Birmingham, West Midlands, England. Born Adrian Harvey Lester, his mother Monica was a medical secretary, and his father Reginald managed a contract cleaning company. He sang in the choir of St. Chard’s Cathedral in Birmingham […]
Conde Nast Traveler Lists Jamaican Restaurant among Top 10 in Key West
The local food scene in Key West goes beyond the expected seafood, key lime pie, and Pina Coladas. The unique choice of cuisines in the area offers some of the best in Caribbean and Cuban flavors, along with artisanal doughnuts in tropical flavors to healthy grain bowls. Among the top Caribbean-style eateries is Yahman’s Authentic […]
Resilient Jamaican Entrepreneur in Alabama Opens Food Truck When Restaurant Closes
Patrice Henry moved to Auburn, Alabama, in 1993 and found her only food options for dining out were pizza and Chinese food. This prompted Henry, a native of Jamaica, to provide her new home with a taste of her island home. “Who can beat a home-cooked meal? Rice and peas, some jerk chicken, some veggies, […]
Cannabis oil being produce in Negril by Apollon Formularies
Apollon Formularies has advised AfriAg Global that the production of licensed medical cannabis oils has been finished at its processing plant in Negril. The company, which trades on AIM, stated that the oils constituted the chief ingredient for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and beverages based on medical cannabis. Apollon is said to be continuing to move […]
Fly Jamaica Airlines Plans to Soar with new Investment Partners
Jamaican aviation veteran, Glenn Logan, and French-based W&Y SAS, led by Yann LeProvost, have officially taken over operations of the troubled Fly Jamaica Airlines from its previous owners, Paul and Roxanne Reece of Guyana. Flights are scheduled to resume in September 2019. Logan is no stranger to the aviation industry. He held positions within Air […]
“He recognized the flag and was happy to meet someone from Jamaica.” – The Vatican – Jamaicans Love to Travel
I visited the Vatican twice. My first visit was in 2001, the second in 2016. On both visits, the line to enter the Vatican gate wrapped around it, but the line moved fast. On my visit in 2001, I was wearing a T-shirt with the Jamaican flag and we stopped to eat Pizza at a […]
Looking for That Special Person? 10 Ways to Prepare for A Relationship
Many persons have approached me for help in finding that special person to share their lives and dreams. Often, after a brief interview and assessment, I realize some are not prepared for a relationship and love. What about you? Are you prepared for a relationship? Preparing for a relationship is not as easy as it […]
Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson Qualifies for 2020 Olympics With Second Gold Medal Win at FINA Swimming Gold Cup
Alia Atkinson OD, Jamaican Olympic swim champion and world record holder, won a gold medal at the FINA Swimming Gold Cup competition in Jinan, China. She won the gold medal in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke final, defeating Vitalina Simonova of Russia and Jin Jow Yu of China. Atkinson swam the distance in 1 minute, 07.06 […]
Meet the 11-Year-Old British-Jamaican Boy that Just Opened a Vegan Restaurant
Omari McQueen has big dreams and he’s making them come true with the launch of his pop-up vegan restaurant Dipalicious. The 11-year-old entrepreneur will be open for business Aug. 17-24, 2019 in Croydon, United Kingdom. McQueen is of Jamaican descent and his dream was to serve food that brought people together and didn’t involve harm […]