German-Jamaican Qualifies for European Indoor Championships
German long jumper Julian Howard, whose father is Jamaican and who trained in Jamaica in January 2017, has qualified to participate in the European Indoor Championships. The European Indoor Championships will be held in Belgrade from March 3-5, 2017. Howard had an overall second-place finish at an indoor meet in Karsruhe, Germany, his hometown, qualifying […]
McCall’s Bronxwood Anniversary Committee Contributes $10k to UNCF
McCall’s Bronxwood 50th Anniversary Committee proudly used this opportunity to contribute ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) to the United Negro College Fund. (UNCF). This contribution represents a portion of the monies raised at the McCall’s Bronxwood 50th Anniversary Gala celebration that was held on December 10th, 2016 at Eastwood Manor Catering Hall, Bronx, New York. This […]
Jamaican Teacher Up for US$1 Million 2017 Global Teacher Prize
Tracy-Ann Hall, who teaches automotive technology at Jonathan Grant High School in Spanish Town, is one of ten finalists chosen to compete or the 2017 Global Teachers Prize sponsored by the Varkey Foundation. The ten finalists were selected from among 20,000 nominations from 179 countries. The prize, which is presented every year to honor an […]
10 Popular Jamaican Folk Remedies
Many Jamaicans believe there’s a natural product to counteract every illness. With this in mind, our ancestors studied the use of herbs and their effects on the body. The result is that there’s a ‘bush’ for every ailment. Some animal products are also used for treating the sick. Be warned, this article is not intended […]
JCDC Runs for the Fun, Donates for the Cause
Members of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Sports and Social Club are all smiles after completing the 2017 Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run last Sunday. An Agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the JCDC saw the charitable event as an excellent way to give back to children in need while practicing […]
Jamaican-American Athlete to Try Out for Jamaica’s National Team
Jamaican-American sprinter Briana Williams, 14, plans to try out for the Jamaican National team in March 2017. Williams, whose parents are Jamaican, is a four-time AAU Junior Olympic champion in the 100-meter and 200-meter distances, and a three-time USATF Junior Olympic champion in the 100-meter event. A freshman at Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School in Hollywood, […]
Photo Highlights: Chinese New Year Festival Year of the Rooster Celebrations 2017
The 29th Annual Chinese New Year Festival celebration the year of Rooster took place at the Miami Dade College, Kendall campus on February 19th. Many of the attendees were from the Jamaican Chinese community. The festival was jointly hosted by the Chinese Cultural Foundation in Miami. The colorful celebrations featured food, Lion Dances, tai chi […]
A fun-filled weekend of activities planned for Ziadie Cup/True Blue Weekend 2017 in South Florida – March 24th – 26th, 2017, Miramar, Florida
The 13th Annual True Blue Weekend will take place March 24th – 26th, 2017. The 3-day event is hosted by The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (STGCOBAFL) and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (JCOBAFL). “We are delighted to be celebrating 13 years of the Dennis Ziadie Cup […]
JCDC Empowers Youth Through Culture, February 22nd, 2017, Kingston
The JCDC Eastern Region which covers the parishes of Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. Thomas will be hosting its second annual Public Forum as a part of its Reggae and Black History Month observance under the 2017 Jamaica Day’s theme “Celebrating Jamaica .. Exploring Jamaica’s Legacy in a Global Context – Marcus […]
Yardabraad Art Gallery presents Culture Corner with Dr. Sue and Friends
Here it is… a Saturday evening cultural lime. Yardabraad Art Gallery presents Culture Corner with Dr. Sue and Friends. Intimate venue, great vibe and talent sharing, makes for an artistically rich experience. The Venue – Yardabraawd Art Gallery and Souvenirs, at 5401 NW 102nd Ave, Sunrise FL 33351, is home to some of South Florida’s most […]