Jamaican Man Awarded Nearly US $1 Million for False Arrest in New York
Jamaican Oliver Wiggins, 33, has been awarded close to US$1 million for a false arrest on charges of drunk driving in East Brooklyn, New York, in April 2015. The award amounts to more than J$120 million. Wiggins was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated by a member of the police department in an attempt […]
The Jamaica College Robotics Team Advances to World Championships
Continuing their advancement through the competition levels of the International Robotics Competition US FIRST event, Jamaica College (JC) has now qualified to compete at the World Championships in Detroit, Michigan, which will run from April 25 through 28, 2018. JC has participated in the competition since 2009, The yearly robotics competition is designed to challenge […]
Ackee Safe, No Link to Causing Prostate Cancer
The nonprofit Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) fund has determined that ackee is safe to eat and does not cause prostate cancer. The organization’s research was discussed by its CEO, Wilford Heaven, who calmed the fears of Jamaican men who are ackee fans, noting that the idea that there was a link between […]
Jamaican Restaurant in Milwaukee Gets Favorable Reviews
The Jamaican restaurant called Island Jam has been included in the Milwaukee Record newspaper series “Tucked Away” as one of the city’s “worthwhile dining and drinking gems” that may otherwise be overlooked. Island Jam, which is located on South Chicago Avenue, in a location that was termed “oddly placed” in the newspaper article. The restaurant […]
Our Stories: I quit my 9-5 and found out the truth about entrepreneurship – Shadai Myrie
In this installment of Our Stories, young entrepreneur, Shadai Myrie explains how she left her 9-5 to operate her business. 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 the truth, if the […]
Jamaica No. 56 on List of 156 Countries in 2018 World Happiness Report
Jamaica has ranked in 56th place in terms of happiness for 2018 on the list of 156 countries studied. The 2018 list of the happiest countries in the world has been provided by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, a group charged with examining global environmental challenges. The report will be presented to the United Nations […]
Jamaican Named 2018 Zhi-Xing China Eisenhower Fellow
The founder of The Data-Driven Institute in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Tyrone W. A. Grandison, is one of nine individuals in the United States to be named a Zhi-Xing China Eisenhower Fellow for 2018. The Data-Driven Institute is a public health nonprofit organization that provides aid to communities in transforming their raw data into products, insights, […]
Jamaica Opens First Legal Marijuana Retail Operation
Long known as the “capital” of marijuana culture, Jamaica is getting its first legal ganja retailer. Kaya Farms in St. Ann Parish marked its grand opening with a tour of the facility, which is focused on wellness and providing a positive tourist experience. The opening follows years of regulatory action. Located on the north coast […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending March 16th, 2018
THIS WEEK’S TOP JAMAICAN NEWS STORIES MONTEGO BAY MITIGATION PROGRAM PREVENTS FLOOD DAMAGE According to the mayor of Montego Bay, Homer Davis, the flood mitigation program that was put in place by the St. James Municipal Corporation after events of November 2017, contributed to the prevention of similar flood damage in a recent March 2018 […]
Former Hi-5 Star Proposes to model Jamaican Girlfriend at Grand Canyon
Australian singer Nathan Foley, formerly with the group Hi-5, has proposed to Jamaican model Nicolette Gomez, his girlfriend of two years. Proposing at the Grand Canyon, Nathan posted his announcement to Facebook, saying, “’Today my heart is full and future clear as I take the plunge into my next step of life.’ Previous to the […]