“Taste the Islands” Picked Up for US National Television Distribution
Grace Foods, the Caribbean’s premier food brand, is proud to announce its support for history-making Caribbean culinary program “Taste the Islands”. In 2015, the series became the first Jamaican-produced and Jamaican-hosted series on national public television in the US. Entering its second season and underwritten by Grace Foods, “Taste the Islands” will premiere on national […]
Annual Dinner Dance and Fundraiser at the Stamford Sheraton Hotel in Support of OFANA Northeast Region
On Saturday December 10, 2016 the OFANA Northeast Region held its annual dinner dance and fundraiser at the Stamford Sheraton Hotel in Stamford, CT. The event was well supported and over 300 guests experienced an enjoyable and memorable evening of dancing and holiday festivities. This year’s event was particularly significant as the region honored […]
Jamaican Farmers Benefit From Scholarship To Learn Organic Farming Practices
Toronto, February 27, 2017– Fifteen small farmers recently completed a one month intensive residential training program at the Source Farm and Eco Village in St. Thomas from January 22, 2017 to February 17, 2017. Five of those farmers were recipients of scholarships from The Jamaican Diaspora Agriculture Taskforce (JDAT). The training program was designed to […]
Jamaica’s Reggae Half Marathon Named as One of Best in the World for 2016
The Reggae Half Marathon race was chosen as one of the top half marathons in the world in a survey of members of the 100 Half Marathons Club, which is headquartered in the United States. The club comprises those who have finished at least 100 half marathons. Some members have completed as many as 300. […]
Where African Fashions Meet the Stylish Traveler
Shangani Fashion’s debut presentation during New York Fashion Week conveys contemporary cuts that are accented with vintage accessories. Shangani Fashion Designs are a juxtaposition of culture and style. Shangani is an African tribe who dwelled near the Shangani River in Zimbabwe, Africa. The tribe was named after its founder; and the name “Shoshangani” means traveler. […]
Palm Beach Sixth-Grader Uses Golfing Skills to Build School in Jamaica
Rafe Cochran,12, has been making a name for himself in the golfing world for more than half of his life, competing in local, regional and international tournaments, and even hosting his own golf classic to help build homes in Haiti through Food For The Poor. Now he’s turning his talents to Jamaica so that other […]
Jamaican Scientist Makes Ground-Breaking Advances in Diabetes Medicine
Jamaican scientist Dr. Denise Daley has developed food items and supplements designed to help Jamaicans suffering from diabetes, including teas, cooking oils, and margarine. For her work, she received the Young Scientist of the Year Award for 2016 at the National Science and Technology Awards ceremony held in November. In 2012, Dr. Daley was named […]
Jamaican Crowned Overall Winner at Florida Rifle Tournament
Lesgar “Speedy” Murdock of Jamaica was named champion in the Open Division of the Florida Open Pistol Tournament. The competition, which was held at the Universal Shooting Academy, Frostproof, featured 384 top shooters from around the world in an 11-stage, 300-round match that was something of a “Jamaican affair” as the stages were named for […]
At 93, will Jamaican Judge, church evict her from 40 year home?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I have a neighbour here in Saint Ann facing Jamaican Judge soon. I am asking you to do some research into her situation for me. She and three other persons were squatting on church land for over 40 years. Nobody ever troubled her until now. Neither she nor the other tenants […]
Students in St. Lucia Reap the Benefits from the Work of Their Hands
Hundreds of students across the mountainous Caribbean island of St. Lucia have planted, watered and nurtured a variety of fruit trees that will provide nutritious food and essential income for years to come. “I am especially proud of this tree planting project in St. Lucia. The students there are getting hands-on experience, which will teach […]