Jamaican-American Makes Forbes Magazine “30 Under 30” List of Young and Talented Change Agents
Shameik Moore, an Jamaican-American singer, rapper, actor and dancer, has been named to the Hollywood and Entertainment section of Forbes Magazine “30 Under 30” list for 2016. The list ranks young, talented entrepreneurs and agents of change in 20 different categories. Moore, 21, whose parents are from Jamaica, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, His father […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Baring The Soul
When was the last time you told God how you really felt? Not the last time you spoke to Him, but the last time you bared your soul and told Him exactly how you felt? It seems every time someone is asked “How are you?” a “I am fine” or something similar is guaranteed. We […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending May 13th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- SHAW PLANS TO INCREASE INCOME TAX THRESHOLD TO $1 MILLION—05/10/16 Jamaica’s Finance Minister Audley Shaw announced that the tax threshold for pay-as-you-earn workers will be raised to $1 million beginning in July 2016. The increase represents a variation of the campaign promise made by the Jamaica Labor Party […]
Moses Brown Students Fundraise in support of Reading Owls literacy program
The Student Senate at the Moses Brown School, a co-educational Quaker school in Providence, RI, is on a mission to help disadvantaged children and families in Jamaica. As part of their Quaker Makers series – an annual, month long event that culminates with a poetry reading and book festival – Senate members sold sundaes that […]
Jamaican-Born CEO To Be Featured on TV’s Under Cover Boss
Lowell Hawthorne, the president and CEO of the Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery, will make his debut on national television on the popular CBS program “Under Cover Boss.” Hawthorne is scheduled to appear in Episode 12 of Season 7, which will air on May 22, 2016, ad 10 pm EST in the United States. Golden Krust […]
Some Dispute Beenie Man’s Claim that He Introduced Dancehall to the World
With the sampling of Beenie Man’s ‘Controlla’ on Drake’s fourth studio recording “View,” some controversy has arisen about Beenie Man’s claim to have introduced the world to dancehall and his self-proclaimed description as the “King of Dancehall.” In an interview with Billboard Magazine, Beenie Man answered a question about whether he felt he had to […]
On this day in Jamaican History – Dr. Yvette Fay Francis-McBarnette
Dr. Yvette Fay Francis-McBarnette, a Jamaican-born medical pioneer in treating children with sickle cell anemia, was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 10, 1926. Dr. McBarnette devised a treatment for children with sickle cell anemia. Known professionally as Dr. Francis, she lived a life marked by high achievement. Growing up in Harlem following her family’s […]
Natel Encourages Prayer for Enemies
Fast rising singer and songwriter Natel has released a brand new single set to connect with many persons, particularly those who have encountered anyone they consider a hater or foe. The single “Pray Fi Wi Enemies” still highlights the smooth vocals of the talented artiste, however, the topic of conversation is very different from the […]
Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations’ President to Appear on Local Televison Program “Beyond Focus”
The Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations Inc. USA ( UJAA) president Lesleyann Samuel will appear on Beyond Focus, on Saturday May 14,2016 airing at 8:00 pm. Madam President will be informing the local community viewers about the state of the Union and its members. Guided by host Lydia Patel, Lesleyann jump started the conversation by […]
Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival Heads to Washington, D.C., June 19th, 2016
The producers of the highly successful and popular Grace Jamaican Jerk Festivals in Florida and New York have announced plans to stage the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival – DC to be presented in association with VP Records. The event is set to take place onSunday June 19, Downtown, Washington on Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. between 12th […]