Jamaican Entrepreneur Marie Gill Closes the Equity Gap For Minority-Owned Businesses in Florida
South Florida was buzzing with the spirit of networking and the energy of information exchange at the recent 41st edition of the annual Minority. Enterprise Development Week (MEDWeek). The event brought together a unique gathering of government agencies, major corporations, international business delegations and representatives from U.S.-based small, minority, and women-owned firms. Diverse Faces at […]
More Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs to Benefit From ITC SheTrades Caribbean Hub
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have partnered to create the SheTrades Caribbean Hub, a resource centre to connect Caribbean women entrepreneurs to global markets and build a stronger trade network across the region. On 26 September, after signing the collaboration agreement, the ITC and CDB launched the SheTrades Caribbean […]
Jamaican-Born Actor Marcos James Reveals New Direction for His Talents with “Ceremony”
Actor Marcos James, born in Jamaica and now based in Los Angeles, may be best known for his role as White Rat in the blockbuster HBO series, “Game of Thrones,” but he is branching out into screenwriting and production with his film project, “Ceremony,” a dramatic thriller that features Jamaican landscapes and Cuban influences. Storytelling Experience via Academics and Acting While best known for his acting, James has had […]
Five British Jamaican Trailblazers Honored by London Chamber of Commerce for Black Excellence
Five British Jamaican trailblazers were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to the cultural and economic development of the United Kingdom at the second annual Black Excellence Awards (BEA) held at Boisdale of Canary Wharf on October 17, 2023. They are Nathaneil Peat, Marcia Willis Stewart KC, Linford Christie OBE, Omar Lye-Fook MBE, and Dame Denise […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Denying Jesus
Jesus had warned him but it seemed he had forgotten. In the aftermath of Jesus’ betrayal and arrest, he sat outside the palace contemplating the turn of events when he was accused of being one of Jesus’ followers. He denied it. Similar accusations were made two more times, and on both occasions, he did the […]
Jamaica to Celebrate Dancehall Week in February 2024
Jamaica’s Culture Minister Olivia “Babsy” Grange has thrown her weight behind plans to stage the inaugural Dancehall Week during the 2024 staging of Reggae Month. The Minister was represented by executive director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon, at the media launch at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Thursday, October 26, 2023. […]
Jamaican Short Film Raw Materials Wins Best Diaspora Short at the African Movie Academy Awards
Short film, Raw Materials, produced by Jamaican film company Ikon Media has won the Best Diaspora Short at the African Movie Academy Awards, one of the most prestigious film festival within the African Diaspora. The independent film is directed by Sosiessia Nixon and tells a compelling story of a young Jamaican man who faced both […]
Jamaica Hit by Strongest Earthquake since 1957
On Monday, October 30, 2023, Jamaica experienced the strongest earthquake to occur on the island since the 1957 temblor that struck Montego Bay. The Unit for Disaster Studies in the Department of Geography and Geology at the University of the West Indies, Mona, initially reported the magnitude of Monday’s quake at 5.6, but a United […]
This Jamaican Man Believes His Jamaican Pepper Sauce is the Most Authentic.
Jamaican Nathan Haddad has been called a “force of nature” who ensures that the seasonings made by his Peppatree enterprise reflect the essence of Jamaica and the pride and spirit of his people. A sixth-generation Jamaican, Nathan has spent the past ten years carefully crafting his Peppatree products, which are locally grown and “cut down […]
Jamaican-American Community Leader in Connecticut Honored with USA Presidential Award
Jamaican-American entrepreneur Donovan Longmore is one of 21 honorees at the first annual Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony in Connecticut. The event is the vision of Jamaican gospel artist Dr. Delroy Lingo who aims to celebrate the exceptional efforts of individuals who consistently volunteer their time to help others. Longmore has over 35 years of […]