Patwa Culcha International Launches Crowd Funding Campaign: “Bandwidth: Raw Soul of Jamaica”
Serial entrepreneur Heneka Watkis-Porter needs you to support her new television show bringing Jamaican Reggae Bands to a screen near you. Jamaica’s creative industry is abundant with a wealth of talent, intellectual property and a rich cultural heritage. Heneka Watkis-Porter, an Official Entrepreneur of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship – Caribbean, knows this all too […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Port Royal earthquake
On this day in Jamaican history: On June 7, 1692, a devastating earthquake hit Port Royal causing most of its northern section to fall into the sea. The earthquake was followed by a tsunami. The combined disasters killed approximately 3000 people. Port Royal had a population of around 6,500 people before the earthquake. Port Royal provided […]
Jamaican Fish Farmer,Victor Josephs, the Most Sought-After Fishing-Rod Maker in the Industry
Victor Josephs, a Jamaican fish farmer, makes the rods that are most in demand in the United States. Josephs’ rods are available at Mud Hole Custom Tackle, a custom fishing catalog firm, and the rods and equipment he makes have become increasingly popular due to the careful craftsmanship and attention to detail he gives to […]
New SRHA Board Tours Clarendon Health Facilities
Math Major, Janelle Walker, from Jamaica Going to Harvard University
Jamaican-born Janelle Walker, 21, is currently majoring in mathematics at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York, and this summer, she will be traveling to Harvard University to participate in an exclusive six-week-long summer program. The Biostatistics and Computational Biology program offered at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard gives students the […]
Jamaican-American Amongst Four Caribbean-Americans to Be Honored at Salute to Hollywood Gala
In celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month in June, four Caribbean-Americans will be recognized for their business and media achievements at the Salute to Hollywood & Excellence gala on June 17 at Hilton Universal City in Los Angeles, California. The recipients were chosen by the Caribbean Heritage Organization (CHO) and the Institute of Caribbean Studies in […]
Legal Wiz: Tenant in hiding from Jamaica court summons
Dear Legal Wiz, I am here in Jamaica on a short visit specifically to get a tenant from my premises. Since I told her of the case in court and gave her notice she’s been hiding from the summons. I can’t seem to get her to giver her the summons. I just need her out… […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Jacob DeCordova, Jewish Jamaican founder of the Jamaica Daily Gleaner
On June 6, 1808, Jacob DeCordova, the Jewish Jamaican who founded the Jamaica Daily Gleaner newspaper was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica. His mother died during childbirth and he was raised by an aunt in England. His father, a Jewish Jamaican coffee grower and exporter, moved to Philadelphia and was later joined by his son […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Historical & cultural sociologist Orlando Patterson
On June 5, 1940 Jamaican-born renowned American historical and cultural sociologist Orlando Patterson was born in Westmoreland, Jamaica. Patterson grew up in May Pen, Clarendon. He is well known for his work regarding issues of race in the America, as well as the sociology of development, and currently holds the John Cowles chair in Sociology […]
“Because Wi Different!!!! ” – 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 being Jamaican?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love being Jamaican because wi different.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you would […]