Three Women of Caribbean Heritage Included on Forbes 2023 Power Women List
Three women of Caribbean descent have been named to the 2023 Forbes magazine list of the 100 most powerful women in the world. The women are United States Vice President Kamala Harris, musician and entrepreneur Rihanna, and Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley. The Forbes Power List was compiled on the basis of four elements: […]
Mona High Clinches First-Ever Manning Cup Victory
Mona High School has etched its name in the annals of corporate area schoolboy football history. With a 10th-minute goal by Demarion Harris, Mona High secured their first-ever Manning Cup title. The momentous victory was secured on December 8, 2023 at the National Stadium in Kingston when the high school team, coached by Craig Butler, […]
Actor And Bus Driver Bill Vila Turns Life Into Art In “From Where I Sit!”
Actor and bus driver Bill “Triple-5” Vila is getting behind the wheel- literally- of his most ambitious career project to date. Bill Vila- Photo credit Bill Vila Vila has completed work on his first play, From Where I Sit, which he and his team are currently developing towards a fully mounted New York production. Bill Vila- Photo […]
15 Jamaican Christmas Gifts You Must Buy
The holidays are a special time to remind your Jamaican friends and family of the vibrant culture they hold dear, including those who are feeling homesick. Jamaican culture, known for its lively spirit and rich traditions, offers a wealth of gift ideas that can bring a piece of the island to those living afar. And […]
Historic Silver Medal for Jamaican Women’s Curling Team at World Curling Championship
The Jamaican women’s curling team won a historic silver medal at the World Curling Federation’s Pan Continental Championships held in Kelowna, Canada. With the win, the women’s team joined Jamaica’s legendary bobsledders in making a mark on the competitive winter sports scene for the Caribbean island nation. What is Curling? The winter sport of curling […]
Oracabessa High School to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Banquet
On December 17, 2023, Oracabessa High School located in the Parish of St Mary, will mark its 50th anniversary with a banquet on its campus. The banquet ceremony will be hosted by Leo Gilling, one of the first Grade 7 students to attend the school at its opening in 1973. The event will start at […]
Highest Ranked NYPD Woman Officer Tania Kinsella is Jamaican
Tania Kinsella is now a name synonymous with leadership and diversity in the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Recently appointed as the First Deputy Commissioner, Kinsella is now not only the highest-ranked woman officer in the NYPD but also the first woman of color to hold this esteemed position. Born to parents from Jamaica […]
Jamaican Student Athletes Land Historic Victory in Jamaica Vs. NYC Youth Basketball Games
Caribbean Hoopfest’s Donald François and Stephanie Halstead, members of the G5W student initiative, hosted their 10th annual basketball event on December 1 and 2. It was here for the first time, that the Jamaica P.H.A.S.E. 1 Academy under 16 team showcased their formidable skills on the basketball court versus New York-based junior basketball teams. This […]
Jamaica Ranks Among Safest Countries in the World
A 2023 ranking has listed Jamaica as one of the safest countries in the world, sharing its status with New Zealand, Costa Rica, and Cyprus. The Global Law and Order Report for 2023 from Gallup Inc., a well-respected international analytics company, measured the sense of personal security and experiences with law enforcement and crime among […]
Five Great Sexual Side Effects Of Marriage
It really amazes me to hear of all the negative side effects of taking all kinds of medication. The world is filled with negativity. Positive thinking seem to have taken a backseat these days. The tongue seem to have changed course in many people to speaking evil and negatives rather than good and positive. The […]