New York-Based Ramajay Mas International Crowned Miami Carnival 2023 Band of the Year
After the dust settled at the Miami Carnival Costume Parade, Ramajay Mas International was crowned Band of the Year, followed by Dingolay Mas in second place, Gen X Carnival in third, and then with Euphoria Mas and Big and Strong/One Island rounding out the top five. The bands listed to be featured on the road […]
How Did This Jamaican Accountant Achieve A Thriving Art Career in America?
Seven years ago, the talented Jamaican-born artist, Gavin Jordan, was deeply entrenched in the corporate world, thriving as a certified public accountant. Despite a fondness for art, particularly sketching during his high school years, Gavin never took it up seriously, mainly due to a lack of exposure to the professional art scene and fellow artists. […]
Jamaican Born Lauderhill City Commissioner Receives United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Leaders Award
The United Nations Association of Broward County Chapter (UNA Broward) announced that Lauderhill City Commissioner Denise Grant, was recognized for her achievements with the Sustainable Development Goals Leaders Award on September 28, 2023, at the Annual Sustainable Development Goals Leaders Award luncheon, held at the City of Tamarac Community Center. The award honors the achievements […]
Three Jamaicans to Receive Caribbean American Heritage Awards in Washington DC
The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) announced that Jamaicans Michael Blake, Stephen “Cat” Coore, and Jacky Wright will be honored at the 30th Annual Caribbean American Heritage (CARAH) Awards Gala on November 17, 2023. The event, which will take place at the JW Marriott in Washington DC, is the premier celebration of the achievements of […]
This Verse Reveals 3 Secrets to Good Communication In Marriage
Marriages are never exempt from conflict or heated arguments. Differences in personality, style of speaking and way of thinking play a part in conflict. I am an extreme introvert while Michelle is an extreme extrovert. We are total opposites. Because of this big difference conflict develops at times. The key is learning how to navigate […]
This Jamaican Canadian Quits Banking Job to Sell Authentic Jamaican Seasonings
Jamaican Canadian entrepreneur Sabrina McDonald left her 9-to-5 job in banking and finance to start a business that ultimately became known as City Eats in Kelowna, British Columbia. She was inspired to create her company because she could no longer ignore health issues like diabetes and hypertension that plagued so many people she knew in […]
First Black Speaker of Canada’s House of Commons is Grandson of Caribbean Immigrant
Greg Fergus, the grandson of a Caribbean immigrant, has been elected the first Black Speaker of the House of Commons in Canada. Fergus, whose grandfather came to Canada from Montserrat, was elected to serve as the 38th Speaker of the House of Commons, becoming the first person of color to take the position in the […]
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Island Space Caribbean Museum Receives Award For Support of South Florida’s Caribbean Community
The Caribbean Bar Association presented co-founders of the Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, Calibe Thompson and David I. Muir, along with the nonprofit’s board members Caren Muir and Lasana Smith, with the prestigious Corporate Citizen Award at the 27th Caribbean Bar Association Scholarship and Awards Gala on October 14, 2023, at the Hard Rock Hotel & […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Stepping Out into the Dark
As the disciples floundered in the dark in a boat tossed and battered by the waves, the narrative tells us, “And in the fourth watch of the night (3:00–6:00 a.m.), Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified and said, ‘It is a […]