Former American Teacher, 72, Becomes Jamaican Citizen 23 Years After Her First Visit to the Island
Former teacher and school counselor, Marilyn “Misti Memphis” Williams, is now an official citizen of Jamaica. Twenty-three years after making her first visit to the country, Williams joined 32 other individuals from 12 different countries to take the Oath of Allegiance at a ceremony on December 4m 2023, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New […]
Jamaican Grandmother, 103, Becomes TikTok Star by Sharing Tips on Living Life to the Fullest
Jamaican grandmother Pearl Taylor of Dayton, Ohio, has become a star on TikTok by sharing what she has learned about during her 103 years of living. A vibrant and active woman who walks at Walmart for exercise and attributes her health to a special diet, Taylor believes that love is the secret to a long […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: God is Still on His Throne
In Isaiah 6, we read the wonderful narrative of Isaiah’s vision and commissioning. In this vision, he had a glimpse of the wonders of heaven – angels crying, “Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory” (v. 3, KJV) as they flew with covered faces around the […]
Trailblazers in Law: Allan Alberga & Anthony Lee Hing Honored at Jamaican Pioneers in Georgia 2024
The Dr. Elaine Bryan Foundation is gearing up for the fourth annual “Jamaican Pioneers in Georgia 2024” celebration, an event that honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the Jamaican community in Georgia. This year’s event, scheduled for Saturday, March 23, will be held virtually on Zoom. The event is the brainchild of Real […]
Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant Wins Prestigious TS Eliot Poetry Prize
Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant was announced the winner of the distinguished TS Eliot Prize in a ceremony at London’s Wallace Collection at the beginning of the year. The prize comes with a £25,000 award. Allen-Paisant was presented the award for his book, “Self-Portrait as Othello,” which the contest judges described as a “book with large […]
Jamaican-born Fashion Designer’s Art Preserved on the Moon
Jamaican-born fashion designer, Nova Lorraine, who is originally from Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, is one of the 222 artists from around the world selected to be part of The Lunaprise Moon Museum. This is an unprecedented project that stands at the intersection of art and space exploration. The project succeeded in landing its payload on the moon […]
Jamaican Born Doctor Inspires to Fix the Everyone: The Amazing Journey of Dr. James Frater
James Frater grew up in Portland, Jamaica, and overcame significant obstacles on his journey to becoming a doctor. Along the way, Frater realized that he would have to learn about public health systems if he would succeed with his plan: “I’m going to fix everyone.” Personal experience spurs his desire to become a doctor James […]
Pimento Jamaican Kitchen in Minneapolis Opens New Location
The Pimento Jamaican Kitchen was the winner of the Food Network’s “Food Court Wars” in 2013 and made its mark on Eat Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with its signature jerk chicken. Now the eatery has expanded to the popular Keg & Case food/drink destination in St. Paul. Pimento’s satellite location in St. Paul brings its […]
Jamaican American Suzan McDowell Honored by Cox Media Group during Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Hot105FM, one of the 49 radio stations operated by Cox Media Group (CMG) founded in 2008 with a mission to connect and inspire diverse audiences and voices, is recognizing outstanding women in South Florida who have shaped the region’s cultural environment and had a positive impact on their community. […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Feeding the Spiritual Man
Scientists and nutritionists have tried to find the ways of eating that are supposedly best for us. One way to accomplish this goal is to eat routinely rather than only when we want to eat. Eating balanced small meals at regular intervals is said to be one key to long-term good health, and given rising […]