• Sat, 22 August 2026

Jamaican National Among Finalists for Title of Florida’s Assistant Principal of the Year

Jacqueline Smith

Jamaican national Dr. Jacqueline Smith of Hollywood Hills High School in Broward County, Florida, has been named as a finalist for 2017’s Outstanding Assistant Principal Achievement Award (Assistant Principal of the Year). Dr. Smith’s inclusion in the group of six finalists was announced by Pam Stewart, Florida’s Commissioner of Education. The award is given to […]

West Coast Reggae Band Simpkin Project Releases Video for ‘Hustling’

West Coast reggae band, Simpkin Project has released the video for ‘Hustling’, the first single off their debut album ‘Beam of Light” set for release late Summer on the Dub Rockers Label, an imprint label within VP Records. Shot in Huntington Beach CA, the scenic and relaxed energy of the video serves as a salute […]

Health Centre Refurbished at $US 40,000 to Improve Lives of Over 20,000

Serving a population of over 20,000 within the community of Mile Gully in Manchester and its environs, the Mile Gully Health Centre, which has been refurbished at a cost of $US 40,000, will significantly impact the quality of services to customers, while enabling staff and clients to function in a more comfortable and conducive environment. […]

Houston Restaurant Brings Jamaican Flavor to Texas

The Reggae Hut owned by Marcus Davis is transporting diners to a true Jamaica oasis of island flavor. Customers rave about the restaurant’s atmosphere and the reggae music played in the background. In presenting Jamaican cuisine with a Houston flair, Davis notes that “Caribbean food is soul food.”  The Reggae Hut offers soul food favorites […]

The Next Usain Bolt? UK Newspaper Profiles Upcoming Jamaican Athletes.

Now that Jamaica’s sprint superstar Usain Bolt has run his last race in his homeland and plans to retire, the question has arisen concerning what upcoming athletes from the island are preparing to take the spotlight. The Telegraph newspaper in the United Kingdom has some ideas, and they start with Christopher Taylor, 17, sprinter from […]

Jamaica a Big Hit During Caribbean Week in New York

Jamaica was again on the lips and minds of New Yorkers during Caribbean Week in New York as the activities to mark the week climaxed over the weekend. The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) hosted a number of special events targeting the media, Diaspora as well as general consumers. Jamaican Chef Andre Fowles whet the appetites […]

Marriage does nullify wills in Jamaica

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My father did a will in 2009 that named me and my siblings as beneficiaries to his property in Jamaica. He remarried 2010 and divorced in 2011. I live in Ontario Canada and according to the law here, if a will was made prior to marriage that will becomes null and […]