Etana Has Issued An Apology After Interview On Racial Profiling & Supporting Trump
Etana has issued an apology to her fans, friends, and supporters after her recent TVJ interview where she declared her support for Donald Trump. She also made statements about racial profiling. Below is the press release from Etana. SUBJECT: Interview Concerns – Press Statement from Etana It is important that as humans we recognize and […]
Former Jamaica Gleaner Writer Publishes Ebook for University Applicants
University admissions consultant and Columbia University alum, Shawna-Kaye Lester, last Friday published a workbook to help college and graduate school applicants set themselves apart from their competitors through writing. How to Write a Memorable Personal Statement in 8 Steps is now available online, and includes tools Lester has used over the past eight years to […]
World Tourism Day Message from Karolin Troubetzkoy, President, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is honored to support the theme and aims of World Tourism Day this year: “TOURISM FOR ALL – Promoting Universal Accessibility”. Most of our members have recognized the importance of ensuring their properties, facilities and offerings are accessible to all visitors regardless of their physical capacities. They have also […]
8 Reasons The Florida Caribbean American Vote Matters in 2016
The battleground states in the 2016 Presidential election cover the usual and the surprising, Florida, Ohio, Nevada, Iowa, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Arizona and some tighter states where Hillary still leads but the polls have tightened: Colorado, Virginia, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Only a few of these states have enough electoral votes to be key […]
“Coconut Water & White Rum!!! ” – 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 white sandy beach, coconut water & white rum!!!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone […]
New Mosquito-Borne Virus Joins Zika in Caribbean
The Mayaro virus, which is similar to the Chikungynya virus, has been detected in the Caribbean region for the first time. Specialists in infectious diseases at the University of Florida confirmed the existence of the Mayaro virus in a person in Haiti. While researchers know the virus is related to Chik-V,Dr. John Lednicky, associate professor […]
US Employers Can Now Discriminate Against Job Applicants with Dreadlocks
Chastity Jones was offered a job at Catastrophe Management Solutions (CMS) in Mobile, Alabama, in 2010. However, a white manager in the company’s human resources department told Jones that her dreadlocks hairstyle was against the firm’s police because dreadlocks “tend to get messy, although I’m not saying yours are, but you know what I’m talking […]
I Have Had A Love Affair With My Country Jamaica – Conversation with Photographer Max Earle
This week we have a conversation with Jamaican photographer Max Earle. From a young age he was able to see images within views from a unique perspective. His dad kept telling him he had a “gift”. He soon realized he did have “gift” from God and has been sharing that it with the world since […]
West Indian Day Parade 2016 – New York City
The New York City Caribbean Carnival Parade, also known as the West Indian Day Parade, was held on Monday, September 5, 2016. The Carnival Parade featured steel-pan & calypso bands, vibrant costumes, music and a lively crowd. The Carnival Parade celebrated a variety of Caribbean nations, including Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad & Tobago and Belize. The […]
Photo highlights Atlanta Caribbean Jerk Festival and Family Fun Day 2016
The Annual Grace Atlanta Caribbean Jerk Festival and Family Fun Day was held on September 4, 2016. The festival was held at a new location, the Georgia International Horse Park.It is the 11th year of the event. Patrons enjoyed great food and music. Performances included Third World, Elephant man, Freddy McGreggor, Ity and Fancy Cat, […]