National Geographic Features Two Jamaicans Siblings
At its online digital video showcase, National Geographic has featured a short film about Maurice and Alicia Ashley, a Jamaican brother and sister who share a competitive mindset that has driven them both to succeed in their respective areas of interest. In 1999, Maurice Ashley became the first African-American International Chess Grandmaster; he is also […]
Who do I complain to about an attorney in Jamaica?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Please provide the contact information to complain on a Jamaican Attorney. I have several complaints. Tony Sutherland RESPONSE: Dear Tony, You may lodge complaints and seek answers from: Mr Ian G Wilkinson, President General Legal Council 78 Harbour Street, Kingston (876) 922-2319 / (876)967-1528 Fax: (876) 924-9190 Email: [email protected] You make […]
Victoria Mutual Hosts Dutch Pot Meetings, April 22 – May 27, 2017, South Florida
The Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS) – Florida Representative Office is pleased to announce “Let’s Meet @ Dutch Pot”; scheduled to be held every Saturday, starting April 22, 2017 through May 27, 2017, at various Dutch Pot restaurant locations in South Florida. The event will assist the Victoria Mutual team to interact with the Jamaican […]
Jamaican Driver, 14, Debuts in Formula 4
Justin Sirgarny, a 14-year-old Jamaican, made his Formula 4 debut in the season opener of the Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda on April 8 and 9, 2017, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida. He will drive the black-white-and-green-striped Number 39 F4 Global Racing Group car as one of 39 drivers who are representing […]
Jamaican Violet Brown, 117, Named Oldest Person in the World
Violet Mosse Brown of Duanvale, Trelawny in Jamaica was officially named the oldest person alive by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on Saturday, April 15, 2017. She is 117 years old, being born on March 10, 1900. Brown received the title after the passing of Emma Morano of Italy who was born on November 29, […]
Carl Bennett: President-elect Jamaica College Old Boys Association of New York
Carl Bennett is the new President-Elect of the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of New York (JCOBA-NY). Making the official announcement, at the Griffin Awards, current President Michael McDonald, remarked, “It has been the honor of my life to serve as President of the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of New York. As my tenure […]
Megastar Stevie Wonder Announces Wedding in Jamaica
Legendary Motown recording artist Stevie Wonder, 66< will marry Tomeeka Robyn Bracy, 42, at a ceremony in Jamaica on June 17, 2017. It will be Wonder’s third marriage. According to an unidentified guest, the list of those attending the event is “spectacular” and stated that there are will be some “surprise performances” as well. The […]
Our Stories- I have not seen my family in 10 years- Acheevha
In this installment of Our Stories, music producer Acheevha shares why he has not seen his family in 10 years ….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 […]
How much do you know about Jamaica and the Mesquito King?
The Governor of Jamaica was at one time responsible for the education of the kings of the Mesquito people, who were brought to the island from what was known as the “Mesquito shore” and what is now part of Nicaragua. Jamaica’s government brought the Mesquito in hopes that they could “track down” the rebellious Maroons. […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending April 14th, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICA MOVES UP ON GLOBAL ENERGY INDEX Jamaica has risen 74 places on the Global Energy Index, which determines a nation’s transition toward more secure, sustainable and affordable systems of energy. According to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the new ranking places Jamaica among the 127 countries found to […]