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Jamaica Played Role in Courtship of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Jamaica Played Role in Courtship of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

The romance of Britain’s Prince Harry and his bride-to-be actress Meghan Markle has been the definition of a whirlwind courtship, and it was their attendance at a wedding in Jamaica that sealed the deal. Friends and family were sworn to secrecy as the pair met regularly after they were introduced by mutual friends and first […]

Jamaican Dominic Stephenson Wins Letter Award at Canadian College

Jamaican Dominic Stephenson Wins Letter Award at Canadian College

Dominic Stephenson, the daughter of Jamaican singer Richie Stephens, has received a University of Toronto Scarborough Letter Award. She was recognized for bringing together the campus group “Future Black Physicians,” an organization that received the University’s “Best New Club” award. She also participated in a tri-campus Black Mental Health Art Project and has volunteered with […]

Race between Usain Bolt and Prince Harry Among Most Popular Royal Videos on YouTube

Usain Bolt vs Prince Harry Race most a popular Royals video on YouTube

In the build-up to the royal wedding of Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018, YouTube has revealed the most-watched videos of the Royal Family. While the most popular video featuring Harry –a little girl stealing his popcorn at the Invictus Games – has received more than 18 million views, the second-most […]

Jamaican-American Wins Award for Documentary “Black Mother,” Filmed on Location in Jamaica

Jamaican-American Wins Award Documentary Black Mother Filmed on Location in Jamaica

The documentary “Black Mother, by Khalik Allah, took top honors at the Yellow Robin Competition during the seventh Curacao International Film Festival Rotterdam. The documentary examines the interconnection of Jamaica’s sex workers, the church, and the varied history. The Jamaican-American filmmaker’s mother is Jamaican and his grandfather still lives on the island. Allah was raised […]

A Conversation with Self Esteem Doctor, Simone Alicia – “…trust that they can turn to Mom for more important (non-academic) matters in the future”

A Conversation with Self Esteem Doctor Simone Alicia

Dr. Simone Alicia is a certified N.L.P. (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner and Motivational Coach known as The Self Esteem Doctor. She was born in Jamaica and is based in Miami, Florida.  Dr. Alicia is a trusted source of empowerment for countless individuals, schools, small businesses, Non-Profit organizations and other groups. In addition to performing as a […]

Jamaican Pastor, Dorothy Roberts, shows a Mother’s touch in South Florida

Jamaican Pastor Dorothy Roberts shows a Mothers touch in South Florida

AS a mother of four children, Dorothy Roberts is aware of the joys and challenges of parenthood. The pastor of Harvest Reapers Outreach Support Ministry in Hollywood, she reaches out to the struggling single parent on May 12, the eve of Mother’s Day. Roberts will launch Single Parent Ministry at The Piccadilly Restaurant (45 Hollywood […]

Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending May 11th, 2018

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THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS  STORIES JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT TO MARK 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORKERS PROTEST Jamaica’s Ministry of Labor and Social Security plans to mark the 80th anniversary of the workers’ protests in 1938 and the creation of the Labor Department. Commemorative events will take place during Workers Week, which runs from May 14 to May […]