Grace Jamaica Jerk Festival Washington DC
The Inaugural Grace Jamaica Jerk Festival brand as an International Food, Culture and Music Festival has had a successful 11year history in South Florida, and five in New York. The nation’s capital Washington DC, was next logical venue for the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival. As a part of the celebration in June of Caribbean American […]
I need forms on Jamaica probate, we have no money
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My dad left a Will, but we have no money for a lawyer or anything. We went to Legal Aid Clinics in Jamaica and they want us to pay money for consultation and for paperwork and hearings. Its pretty straightforward. My dad wasnt even married, but he did have material possessions […]
U.S. lawyer Responds to Malahoo saying the Jamaican Gov’t will not protect the LGBTQ community
Audrey Thomas, an attorney in the United States, has respoused to Jamaica’s Attorney General Marlene Malahoo Forte for her remarks about the decision of the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica to fly the gay flag following the massacre of gay people at a club in Orlando, Florida. According to Thomas, these comments show that Jamaica’s government will […]
U.S. Congresswoman Wants President Obama to Pardon Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey, Jamaica’s national hero who was charged with mail fraud in the United States could be in line for a presidential pardon if Congresswoman Yvette Clarke gets her way. Clarke is working to ensure that Garvey is exonerated before Obama steps down from his post in January 2017. Clarke announced the potential action in […]
“Where My Family Is From!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you love about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love Jamaica because It’s where my family is from.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. […]
Photo Highlights : TEMPO Networks Celebrated it’s 10th Anniversary with Caribbean Rocks NYC
The Jamaica Tourist Board joined with four other Caribbean nations to sponsor TEMPO Network’s Caribbean Rocks NYC. From June 1 to June 5, 2016, in New York’s Times Square, the beauty of Caribbean destinations, culture, music and entertainment were on display. The event was staged as part of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Caribbean Week […]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month Briefing and Celebration at the White House
On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti was honored to be a part of the National Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebration at the White House. This event highlighted the many important contributions of Caribbean-Americans to the United States. Inspiring panel discussions featured prominent figures from the Haitian-American community discussing topics such […]
Joe joins American Idol star Ruben Studdard at Grace International Jerk Food and Music Festival
The Grace International Jerk Food and Music Festival is returning for its 15th year to Centennial Park in Etobicoke from August 5-7. Bigger and better than ever, this year’s festival will be filled with mouth-watering cuisine, unique arts and crafts and amazing entertainment, including the headliner for Friday night’s Love and R&B edition of the […]
British Jamaican, Nathaniel Peat, Ranks Number 17 on Top 100 BAME List
British Jamaican, Nathaniel Peat, the co-founder and CEO of Gennex, has made a name for himself in the social enterprise space. His achievements have been recognized with a ranking of 17th on the list of Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) on the inaugural UPstanding Executive Power List. His company, Gennex, is registered in four […]
Caribbean-American Heritage Month Briefing and Celebration at the White House
On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti was honored to be a part of the National Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebration at the White House. This event highlighted the many important contributions of Caribbean-Americans to the United States. Inspiring panel discussions featured prominent figures from the Haitian-American community discussing topics such […]