Jamaican American Kamala Harris Becomes California Senator
Attorney Kamala Harris, whose father is from Jamaica and mother from India, has been sworn in as the newest United States Senator from California. Elected by voters in 2016, Harris is breaking a color barrier that has existed since California became a state in 1850. Harris is now the first black politician to represent California […]
Jamaica’s Junior Development Gymnastics Team “On Fire” in Maryland
The Jamaican Junior Development Gymnastics team was in top form at the United Winterfest Championships in Maryland. The team participated in the three-day tourney for the first time and achieved several “creditable all-around performances.” Danielle James was singled out for her excellent performance in the Level Eight competition. James achieved an All-Around score of 36.2 […]
2017 Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run – Run for the fun, Donate for the cause
Sagicor Foundation today launched the 19th staging of its Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run 2017 at the Spanish Court Hotel. The annual run will be held on Sunday February 19 at 7:30 a.m. under the theme ‘run for the fun, donate for the cause’. Sagicor Group has set out to raise $60 million from the race […]
JCDC Warns Against Fictitious Voting for Competitions
It has come to the attention of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) that unscrupulous persons have been making claims to be participants in JCDC competitions for which they have been soliciting money and phone numbers for voting purposes. The JCDC states that it does not have not have any competitions running which requires persons […]
Dano Halsall, Swiss Swimming Champion, Explores His Jamaican Heritage’
Dano Halsall, the former Swiss world record-holding 50-meter swimming champion, visited Jamaica in late December of 2016 looking for his Jamaican roots and a greater understanding of the country’s culture. Halsall, 53, has a Jamaican father, Conrad Halsall, and a Swiss mother. He is the cousin of Doug Halsall, CEO of Advanced Integrated Systems Limited, […]
Our Stories: I was wrongfully accused of murder- Xavier Frazer
In this installment of Our Stories, poet Xavier Frazer explains how his life changed after he was wrongfully accused of murder….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 […]
New York Soca Sensation, Leonce Says She’s Ready for Trinidad at Whatever Cost
No matter the cost. That’s the sprit of a woman who’s thirst to deliver her sound to the masses, is unquenchable. On Christmas Day 2016, Leonce Taylor touched down in the land of her birth, Trinidad and Tobago. Her song, “Addicted” had been receiving a bit of recognition and the aim was to get the […]
Grammy Nominated Legendary Jamaican Jazz Great Monty Alexander Returns To NYC’s Jazz Standard, January 31st – February th, 2017
Grammy-nominated, award-winning Jamaican jazz pianist and band leader, Monty Alexander, will begin the New Year in fine style as he returns to the Jazz Standard, one of NYC’s renowned jazz clubs, from Jan. 31st to Feb. 4, 2017 for ten shows under the theme: “Looking Back.” Alexander kicks off a five-night series of shows on […]
Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Day of Service at Brownsville Middle School in Miami, January 14th, 2017
On Saturday, January 14, 2017, 9am to 1pm, in commemoration of annual Martin Luther King Day of Service, Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, LLP in collaboration with other external community partners in organizing beautification and landscaping projects at its adopted Brownsville Middle School in Liberty City, 4899 NW 24th Ave, Miami, FL 33142. This community event […]
Jamaica is In – Sport and Tourism – New Book
Jamaica’s sport and tourism exploits are well known worldwide. The two industries separately account for a significant portion of the popularity of the island. The product sport tourism, while not new, is one which Jamaica has great potential and Carole Beckford in her latest publication, Jamaica is In -Sport and Tourism has outlined her views […]