Jamaican Doctor Recognized by World Health Assembly as Health Leader
Peter Figueroa, a Jamaican doctor and professor, was honored as a health leader at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 20, 2019. Dr. Figueroa was recognized for the contributions he has made to public health in Jamaica, the Caribbean, the Americas, and the world over a period of 40 years. Dr. Figueroa […]
Canadian Graduate Chooses to Pose with Jamaican Patty in Scholarship Photo
When Ali Patel, 23, of Scarborough in Canada, graduated from Ryerson University’s Retail Management Program in Toronto, he chose to display his passion for Jamaican patties – a passion shared by other residents of Toronto – by posing with a patty in his obligatory scholarship photo. According to Patel, he wanted to use a prop […]
Usain Bolt Launches $9999 Electric Car
Jamaican Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt’s startup scooter-sharing initiative known as Bolt Mobility introduced a small electric car, the B-Nano. This vehicle is scheduled for sales beginning in 2020 at a price of just &9,999, The company, which is based in Florida, has been developing the electric vehicle in secret over the past year. The […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending May 24th, 2019
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES NEW NATIONAL ID SYSTEM BILL TO BE INTRODUCED BY END OF 2019 Delroy Chuck, Jamaica’s Minister of Justice, disclosed that a new bill addressing a new national identification system would be drafted over the summer of 2019 and likely be tabled in the House of Representatives in September. After being […]
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Denied By a Friend
Jesus had warned him but it seemed he had forgotten. In the aftermath of Jesus’ betrayal and arrest, he sat outside the palace contemplating the turn of events when he was accused of being one of Jesus’ followers. He denied it. Two more times similar accusations were made and on both occasions, he did the […]
Photo Highlights: SAINT Intl. Style Week Press Launch
On the rainy Friday evening of May 10th, fast-paced dance beats could be heard from the ground floor of Kingston’s Eden Gardens Wellness Resort & Spa. Up on the roof of the building, a party was going on. It was the Press Launch for Style Week Jamaica 2019 hosted by SAINT International. According to SAINT […]
Caribbean Fusion Restaurant Kona Kitchen and Bar Opens in Hollywood, Florida
The Kona Kitchen and Bar opened in downtown Hollywood, Florida, on May 11, 2019, providing a fusion menu of Caribbean and Italian dishes. The official opening included live reggae music from the Aces and Kings Trio, free vodka shots and a 20 percent discount for residents of Hollywood. The hosts at Kona Kitchen are Kerwayne […]
Jamaican Banks Lose $4 Million Monthly Due to Cyber Theft
The 2018 Financial Stability Report, published by the Bank of Jamaica found that banks in Jamaica are the victims of an average of about two cyber attacks every week, and in a single month, cybercriminals stole $10 million. Average losses total a little more than $4 million per month. According to David Noel, the president […]
Jamaican Andrain Roach Lands Top Job in Minnesota Fire Department
In 2003, Jamaican Andrain Roach visited Minnesota for the first time after being invited to come by a family from Bloomington, Minnesota, that he met while they were on vacation in Negril at the Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Roach was working there as an entertainment coordinator at the time. Roach made the trip without knowing […]