WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Search Me, O God”
One of the buzzwords in relationships is transparency. We want the people in our lives to “open up” and share their innermost thoughts and feelings; we want to know their heart. Most of us are afraid of this transparency because we feel extremely vulnerable and, for the most part, uncomfortable. We are told to “not […]
Denniston Reid, Jamaican-Born Educator, Elected University Trustee in New York
Denniston Reid, 46, has dedicated his life to ensure that the greatest possible number of underserved children have a chance at a college education. Reid, who graduated from the University of Colgate and is the recipient of the 2018 Humanitarian Award from the University’s Alumni Corporation in recognition of his service working with underprivileged youth, […]
Broward College AVP, Karen Lee Murphy, Among Four Jamaicans Honored by the City of Miramar
Jamaican American Karen Lee Murphy, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and College Registrar at Broward College. was among four Jamaicans honored as recipients of the City of Miramar Planning Committee in recognition of their exemplary community work. Murphy received the Education Award for her continuing efforts to promote, encourage, and support students, educators, and […]
Selling your Income-Earning Property? Pretty it up First
Some property owners bristle at the thought of spending much-needed cash, to fix up a house or apartment they are selling or renting. If you are such an owner, you need not be apprehensive about your decision to “pretty it up first”. If you spend wisely, you will be able to sell for a price […]
Alia Atkinson, Grace Jones, Harry Belafonte, Winston Barnes Among 171 Jamaican 2018 Honor Recipients including the Order of Distinction
A total of 171 Jamaicans will be recognized for their contributions and achievements on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 15, 2018. Among them will be Alia Atkinson, Grace Jones, Harry Belafonte, and Winston Barnes. Swimming sensation Alia Atkinson will receive the Order of Distinction (OD) in the rank of Commander for her exceptional representation of […]
Jamaican Born Educator in New Jersey Receives Prestigious Award
Jody-Anne Jones, the principal of North Star Academy Clinton Hill Middle School of Newark in New Jersey, for the past six years, has received the 2018 Ryan Award, the highest education award in the United States, in recognition of her exceptional school leadership. The Jamaican-born educator– originally from Manchester – was one of only two […]
Homemade Jerk Spice Does It For Bev
Jerked food was still a novelty in the United States when Beverley Johnson migrated there from Jamaica in the early 1980s. As the spicy recipe’s popularity grew, so did her reputation as one of its leading exponents. Johnson is the proprietor of Bev’s Jerk Center in Decatur, Georgia, a must-go eatery for Jamaicans and lovers […]
Number of Foreigners Getting Jamaican Citizenship Rises
According to Jamaica’s Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), there has been an increase in the number of foreigners seeking citizenship in Jamaica. More than 10,000 people have become Jamaican citizens over the past ten years. Carol Saunders-Hammond, PICA’s Director of Citizenship Services, particularly noted the rise in applications from individuals in Cuba, North […]
Our Stories: Madda Mush-I Changed Her Diet and Changed Her Life
In this installment of Our Stories, holistic remedy specialist Madda Mush- I explained how she changed her diet and changed her life….For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image is not far from […]
David’s Jamaican Cuisine Restaurant Opens at New Location in Morona, Wisconsin
David’s Jamaican Cuisine has opened at a new location, just a few buildings up the street from its previous spot in Morona, Wisconsin. Moving into the previous home of the Las Islas Del Mar eatery. Pauline and David Blake have owned the Jamaican restaurant for a decade, but when their former landlord needed his building, […]