Photos of Musgrave Medals Award Ceremony May 25, 2017
Jamaicans.com’s Senior journalist Anthea McGibbon was present at the recent Musgrave Medals Award Ceremony held on May 25th, 2017. The ceremony which took place in the lecture Hall of the Institute of Jamaica along East Street was well attended by the public and noted dignitaries. Below are some photos from the 2017 Musgrave Medals Award […]
UNESCO addresses inclusive educational policies at workshop for Peruvian school administrators and decision-makers
The meeting addressed several issues including how to build an inclusive school through pedagogical teams, how to coordinate at the local, regional and national levels, and discussions about inclusive education as the route to participation and real occupational and social inclusion. Inclusive education policymakers who work at the local, regional and national levels will convene […]
US Champions Platinum Kids Confirmed For Sound Fest
With summer about to kick off Platinum Kids are definitely in demand. The dynamic duo are confirmed for several major outdoor events for summer 2017 and just announced another major concert. Irish and Chin’s ‘Sound Fest – Vibes in The Park’ has hit the ground with their 2017 line-up announcement and billed for this years […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Always on Time
When Jesus received news of Lazarus’ illness, John was careful to note that “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, but oddly, when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed on where he was for two more days” (11:5-6, The Message). Finally declaring Lazarus to be dead, He then proceeded with His disciples […]
Tibetan-canadian Dorjee Tsering Releases New Album Thank You Canada
Notable Tibetan-Canadian singer and multi-instrumentalist DORJEE TSERING releases his new album THANK YOU CANADA in a concert on Tuesday, June 6th at 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. As part of Lulaworld 2017, the celebration takes place at Toronto’s Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Doors open at 6:00 pm and Dorjee invites everyone to join […]
Usain Bolt Has Body Shape Desired by Most British Men
Jamaican Olympic champion Usain Bolt is a role model for many men in Britain, but not just for his athletic ability. According to researchers at Forza Supplements, a well-being company, it is Bolt’s body shape that is admired. Bolt’s torso tapers from shoulders to waist, which make his physique appear like an “inverted triangle,” one […]
Jamaican Hockey Team Working Toward Winter Olympics
Graeme Townshead, a former player on the Boston Bruins hockey team, hopes he can coach the national hockey team of Jamaica to a spot at the Winter Olympics. In an interview with CTV news, Townshead noted that he had once said that the only way he would have a chance to play at the Olympics […]
7th Annual Barbara M. Simpson Memorial Scholarship Awards Dinner
(L-R) Dr Vincent HoSang, Sabrina HoSang-Jordan, Attorney Jeff Barnes, Hyacinth Martin – Honoree, James Alston, Esq, Chairman, Sadie Aarons- Campbell, Honoree, Basil Wynter, Honoree, Jennifer P. Lumley, BMS Board Member & Rashford Mendes, BMS Board Member. Under the “Distinct Patronage” of Ms. Trudy Deans, Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, the Board Members of the […]
First Caribbean WNBA Player Simone Edwards to Serve as National Spokesperson for Caribbean American Heritage Month, June 2017
Photo Credit: Tim Baldwin Vibbin, Photography First ATLANTA, GA – MAY 23, 2017 – The First Caribbean WNBA Player Simone Edwards has signed on as National Spokesperson for Caribbean American Heritage Month. Ms. Edwards who was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, accepted the duties of spokesperson for Caribbean American Heritage Month to help bring […]
Jamaican, Thora H. Espinet to be Named the 2017 Recipient of the Law Society of Upper Canada’s Lincoln Alexander Award
TORONTO, May 23, 2017, Members of Ontario’s legal profession will be recognized for their exceptional career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society Awards ceremony on May 24, 2017, at Osgoode Hall. The Law Society of Upper Canada has announced that Thora H. Espinet has been named The 2017 recipient of the Lincoln Alexander Award. […]