Jamaican attorney Schuyler A. Smith Re-Elected to Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors
Jamaican attorney Schuyler A. Smith, a partner in the Miami office of the law firm of Hamilton, Miller & Birthsel (HM&B), has been re-elected to the Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar and will serve a two-year term. The organization has more than 26,000 members. Membership in the organization is automatic for all lawyers […]
On This Day In Jamaican History: First Jamaican Men’s Bobsled Team
On February 27, 1988, the first Jamaican men’s bobsled team made its first competitive run at the Calgary Winter Olympic Games. The idea for a Jamaican bobsled team had its origins with George B. Fitch, a businessman who served as the commercial attaché for the American embassy in Kingston from 1985 to 1986, and William […]
“Set Aside a Specific Amount Every Month in a Designated Account for Travel.” — Travel Tips from Delahaye, Hues of Delahaye
Delahaye was born and raised in St. Catherine, Jamaica. She has traveled to 23 countries in the last few years, all while working full-time. She saved all the money she could from her first job after graduating from university and went interrailing around Europe. Delahaye loved meeting new people, the food, and the experiences she […]
Animated Spider-Man Movie Featuring Jamaican-American Wins Oscar for Best Animation Film
Oscar-winning animated feature “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” tells the story of an African-American/Puerto Rican teenager from Brooklyn Miles, and participating in the success of the film is Jamaican-American rapper Shameik Moore as the voice of the lead character. The filmmakers praised his fresh and unique interpretation of the character of Peter Parker Shameik Moore’ comes […]
“Green Book” the Film Portrayal of Jamaican Pianist Dr. Don Shirley, Wins Oscars for Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay & Best Picture
“Green Book,” a film based on a concert tour made by jazz pianist Don Shirley through the United States’ “Jim Crow” South in the 1960s, took home three of the coveted golden statuettes at the 91st Academy Awards ceremony on February 24th, 2019. Named “Best Picture” and “Best Orginal Screenplay” of the year, “Green Book” […]
Jamaican Painter Kris Richards Named Among Blavity15 Dope Artists You Should Know
Among the black artists taking the art world by storm in 2019 is Jamaica’s Kris Richards. While new to the art scene, Richards, who was born in Jamaica, grew up in Miami, Florida, and was one of four students who painted the mural featured in the hit film “Moonlight.” His latest collection, which will be […]
Jamaican Soccer Player, Chad Letts, Signs on with Belgian Club
Chad Letts, Jamaican youth international soccer sensation who played with Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz, has signed on to join Belgium’s Second Division club Royal Union Saint-Gilloise. Letts, 18, who played with the previous Jamaica Under-17 team inked an 18-month contract with the Belgian team that includes an option to extend the agreement for an additional two […]
Jamaican Restaurant One of 13 Best Black-Owned in Atlanta
Atlanta is known as a melting pot of cultures, especially in its choice of cuisines. African-American influenced dishes are among the best options and range from soul food to Caribbean island flavors. Mango’s, an Atlanta, Georgia, restaurant featuring Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine, was included among the top 13 black-owned eateries in the city. Mango’s offers […]
“We All Have Core Values but Our Focus Can Easily Be Shifted” — A Conversation With Circa24’s Asanyah Davidson
Asanyah Davidson is the creative behind Circa24. Asanyah credits the first seven years of her life spent in Jamaica as her most influential. Born in Clarendon, Jamaica, family and culture contributed to her love of fashion, drawing and sewing. Watching her Aunt get dressed for parties, her cousin always encouraging her to draw and her […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending February 22nd, 2019
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS GIVEN TO JAMAICA DEFENCE FORCE The Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) has been honored with the RG Platinum Award, as well as well as the RJRGLEANER Honor Award for 2018. Rocky Meade, the chief of defense staff lieutenant general, was presented with the awards at a gala event at […]