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Media Calling American College Student Heir to Usain Bolt

Media Calling American College Student Heir to Usain Bolt

American Christian Coleman is being called the heir to Usain Bolt, the eight-time Olympic gold medalist sprinter from Jamaica. Coleman, 21, broke the college record in the 100 meters with a time of 9.82 seconds, and with Bolt retiring from competition after the World Championships in London in 2017, sports fans are looking for the […]

They’re All Jamaicans – FSU Only US College with Three Discus Throwers

Florida State University is the only college in the United States to have three women’s discus throwers who qualified to compete in the NCAA championships in Oregon in June 2017. The three are Kellion Knibb, a graduate student; Gieneve Grange, a senior; and Shanice Love, a freshman. All three are from Jamaica, as is their […]

Enjoy The Culture And Taste Of Jamaica At Summer Events Across The U.S.

This summer, consumers canexperience Jamaica’s authentic food, music, and culture at a variety of festivals and parties throughout the U.S. Attending one of these events will allow people to experience the many wonders of the island and satisfy their Jamaica craving until their next visit. “We are always looking for ways to share Jamaica’s culture […]

Usain Bolt proudly shows off Golden Spikes Collection

Usain Bolt shows off Golden Spikes Collection

Jamaican eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, who plans to retire in 2017, continues to enjoy himself in the public eye. The legendary sprinter, who has been called one of the biggest showmen in sports history, has dominated track and field for a decade, and recently shared a photo of himself remaining true to his […]

First Robert Nesta Marley Humanitarian Award Recipients Announced

The Caribbean Heritage Organization is pleased to announce that Life Yard of Kingston, Jamaica and Grammy Award-winning Rapper, Pras, are the recipients of the inaugural Caribbean Heritage Robert Nesta Marley Humanitarian Award.   Life Yard, a collective based on Fleet Street in Parade Gardens, Kingston, Jamaica has transformed a strip of land into a small […]

McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home Honors Students of Distinction With $60,000.00 in Scholarships

L-R: Danielle Clayton, Sean Fairclough, James Alston, Esq., Brenda Alves, Da'Jour Brown and William Phillips. Photo Credit: SherPatrick Photos

McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home marked its 50th anniversary by awarding $60,000.00 in scholarships to college bound graduating seniors and young men and women already attending college. The family owned business in the Bronx, NY held a Black-Tie gala event this past December themed “50 Years, $50,000.00 in Scholarships”. It was so well received by the community that […]

Billboard Names Three Jamaican Music Festivals on List of 7 Best in Caribbean

Billboard Names Three Jamaican Music Festivals on List of 7 Best in Caribbean

From the wide variety of music festivals held in the Caribbean region every year, Billboard Magazine has named its Top 7, and among them are three Jamaican festivals that “get it right.” These include the Red Strip Reggae Sumfest, to be held July 16-22, 2017 in Montego Bay; Rebel Salute, scheduled for January 12-13, 2018, […]

Jamaica Tourist Board Wins 2017 Travelage West Wave Award

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is celebrating their most recent accolade, the 2017 TravelAge West WAVE Award in the category of “International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Agent Support”, which was presented at the TravelAge West WAVE Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence Awards on June 15 in Marina Del Rey, Calif. Other tourism board […]