I am Proud to be the first Jamaican to lead the Florence Nightingale Commemorative Service Procession
My Day at Westminster Abbey This has truly been a momentous week for me. On 11th May, I led the procession of the lamp as a Florence Nightingale Scholar at The Florence Nightingale Commemorative Service at Westminster Abbey, London. To say, I am proud, is an understatement. To say, I’m humbled, is understandable. To say, I […]
Jamaica Ranks 141 of 167 on the 2016 Global Slavery Index
According to the Global Slavery Index for 2016,which was conducted by the Walk Free Foundation NGO, an estimated 0.212 percent of Jamaica’s population is living in a condition of modern slavery. The index defines modern slavery as an exploitve situation “that a person cannot refuse or leave because of threats, violence, coercion, abuse of power […]
Ikem Smith Wins VYBZING Jamaica Animated Music Video Challenge
Twenty-four-year-old Ikem Smith, freelance visual artist and graduate of Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, was the winner of the VYBZING Jamaica Animated Music Video Challenge for 2016. The competition is sponsored by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). Along with the honor of winning, Smith will receive a cash prize of US$2,000 […]
Mandeville Regional Hospital Encouraged to Continue Change in Culture of Blood Donation
With the successful staging of the “One Love, One Blood” Donation Drive on May 30, the Mandeville Regional Hospital is encouraged to continue the process of changing the culture of blood donation through several initiatives. Some of the plans that the Hospital will undertake include an analysis of the Blood Drive to make plans for […]
Inaugural Nursing Symposium Challenges Nurses to do What is Right at all Times
At a time when nurses are challenged to give of their best, one noted educator is appealing to nurses to do what is right at all times and go beyond what is expected of them. Principal of the Hampton High School, Mrs. Heather Murray made the challenge at the inaugural 2016 Nursing Symposium staged by […]
Laser Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy to begin at Mandeville Regional Hospital in July
In a matter of weeks, laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy which is sight threatening complications caused by uncontrolled diabetes, will begin at the Ophthalmology Clinic at the Mandeville Regional Hospital. The announcement comes on the heels of the visit of Chief Executive of The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, Dr. Astrid Bonfield to the Clinic […]
UK Elects First Black Mayor, Marvin Rees, of Jamaican Descent
Marvin Rees has been elected as the United Kingdom’s first black mayor of Jamaican descent. He received 63 percent of the vote and made history becoming the first directy elected black mayor in the history of the UK. Rees says he does not want to be known as “the black mayor,” stating that he is […]
“Good old fashion cooking!!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked Mike Johns “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?” – Photo by X. Murphy “Nothing like good old fashion cooking from any of mi elders dem, and listening to old time stories of Jamaica.” The […]
Reggae’s Ziggy Marley & Friends To Kick Off The Grand Opening Of The New Amphitheater At Coney Island Boardwalk In Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY – Join us as Ziggy Marley & Friends Reggae Culture Fest is set to make history by being the first concertfeatured at this new prestigious venue. On Saturday, June 25th, 2016, Jammins Events will have the prestigious honor ofco-producing with Live Nation “Ziggy Marley & Friends – Culture Fest” at the new outdoor […]
10 Beautiful Photos of the 2016 Atlanta Carnival
The 2016 Atlanta Carnival was held on May 28th in Atlanta, Georgia. Members of the Caribbean diaspora in colorful costumes masqueraded in bands and palanced (PArty Lime ANd daNCE) down the streets of Atlanta. Here are 10 beautiful photos from Instagram from the Atlanta Carnival 2016. Did you attend the Atlanta Carnival this year? What […]