“The Sunshine!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you miss about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “The one thing I miss about Jamaica is the sunshine!!!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. […]
Jamaican-American Named Miami Dolphins Cheerleader Squad Captain
Jamaican-American Jodi Tulloch, an alumnus of Somerset Academy in South Florida, has been chosen team captain of the NFL Miami Dolphins cheerleader squad. Jodi was born in the United States to Jamaican parents but spent many summers and holidays on the island and learned about her parents” culture. In 2015, Jodi was selected to be […]
Professor Trevor Munroe Will Deliver the 2016 Cin Lecture at Harlem’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Professor Trevor Munroe, who the Gleaner newspaper called “One of Jamaica’s most brilliant sons, will deliver the 12th Annual CIN Lecture at Harlem’s Schomburg Center For Research In Black Culture in New York, November 17, 2016. As envisioned by Mr. Stephen Hill, CEO of The Caribbean International Network (CIN), “The annual lecture attracts capacity audiences […]
Christopher Daley makes it to Semi Finals in International Comedy Competition
After announcing in September that he was selected as one of over 80 comedians worldwide competing in the Laugh Factory’s ‘Funniest Person in the World’ competition; Actor, TV and Radio personality, Christopher Johnny Daley, is now pleased to reveal that he has made it to the second round of the international comedy contest! With 89 […]
CAPAC Broward County Caribbean American Voters’ Guide
The Caribbean American Politically Active Citizens group in South Florida has provided a voters’ guide designed to help Caribbean-Americans in the region choose candidates who may promote their interests. The group also provides guidance on constitutional ballot amendments. The group says that it has watched news programs, read local and national newspapers, and attended town […]
CAPAC Miami-Dade County Caribbean American Voters’ Guide
The Caribbean American Politically Active Citizens (CAPAC) group in South Florida has provided a voters’ guide designed to help Caribbean-Americans in the region choose candidates who may promote their interests. The group also provides guidance on constitutional ballot amendments. The group says that it has watched news programs, read local and national newspapers, and attended […]
CAPAC Palm Beach County Caribbean American Voters’ Guide
The Caribbean American Politically Active Citizens (CAPAC) group in South Florida has provided a voters’ guide designed to help Caribbean-Americans in the region choose candidates who may promote their interests. The group also provides guidance on constitutional ballot amendments. The group says that it has watched news programs, read local and national newspapers, and attended […]
Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force Kicks Off US$2 Million Fundraising Campaign in South Florida
The Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF) continues to move forward to raise US$2,000,000 to upgrade the infrastructure of early childhood and primary schools in Jamaica with a portion of the proceeds to be used for professional development and training for teachers. The pledge2build fundraising campaign is an inter-parish competition among Jamaicans across the globe, […]
China and Tibet – Jamaicans Tell Their Travel Stories
CHINA including TIBET My husband, my daughter, and I visited China including Tibet in May 2014. Our trip began in Beijing then on to Xining, Lhasa, Shigaste, Dingri, and ended in Chengdu. I like the fact that there was no air pollution and the scenery in Tibet was awesome. The best part of the trip […]
Jamaican-Born Doctor Listed as a Top Spine Surgeon in 2016
Becker Healthcare, a leading source of business and legal information for hospital and health system owners and operators of out-patient surgery centers and leaders of orthopedic and spine practices, has listed Jamaican-Born Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, MD, as one of the leading spine surgeons of 2016. Dr. Chin is a Team Physician working with Jamaica’s […]