Did Hillary Clinton Mean to Hurt Us? Are #BLM protesters prosecuting her for a 20 year old statement?
Although I’m not a fan of their methods, I understand why Black Lives Matter protesters operate the way they do. Their demonstrations, loud, obnoxious and disruptive, are the ones that get noticed. Peaceful, quiet picketing on sidewalks may get a byline in the local paper, but a single black woman holding up a sign and […]
Jamaica College & St. George’s College share the 2016 Ziadie Cup; Alpha wins the Western Union All Girls Schools Alumnae Penalty Kick-off
On Saturday, April 2nd , 2016 , the Jamaica College Old Boys and the St. George’s College Old Boys played to a draw in 2 competitive games. Both teams will share claim to the 2016 Dennis Ziadie Cup. The Jamaica College over-45 team and the St. George’s College over-45 team played to a 1-1 draw […]
For Third Anniversary – Jamaican Women Of Florida, Stages Women’s Empowerment Conference And Scholarship Luncheon April 23rd, 2016
Following an overwhelming response, the Jamaican Women of Florida, Inc. (JWOF) will host the second annual Women’s Empowerment Conference & Scholarship Luncheon to celebrate its third anniversary on Saturday, April 23, 2016. The event will take place at the Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, in downtown Miami. Some 200 patrons are expected to participate […]
“Panama Papers” Leaks Put Three Caribbean Countries at Center of Scandal
Details from leaked documents known as the “Panama Papers” are having an impact on several countries in the Caribbean. According to leaked files, Mossack Fonseca, a Panamanian law firm, the British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts & Nevis, and the Bahamas are involved in a financial scandal that includes some very high-profile clients. The British Virgin […]
Broward County, Florida Names Jamaican-Born Woman 2016 Assistant Principal of the Year
Jacqueline A. Smith, Hollywood Hills High School assistant principal, has received the Caliber Awards Assistant Principal of the Year for 2016. The award, which is given by the Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in Florida, was presented to Smith at a special ceremony at the county Convention Center. The award represents a singular moment in […]
On This Day In Jamaican History: US President Barack Obama visits Jamaica
United States President Barack Obama arrived on a visit to Jamaica, making one of his first stops at the Bob Marley Museum and disclosing he had all of the reggae legend’s albums. During official talks with Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, he offered to partner with Jamaica and other Caribbean nations on clean energy options. […]
Top Ten Finalists Chosen for Festival Song 50th Anniversary
The top ten finalists in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition have been selected from the 35 semi-finalists that performed at the recently held semi-final concert. The concert which was organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, was held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment […]
Jamaican Attorney, Margarette May Macaulay, to Serve on Human Rights Commission
Jamaica’s Margarette May Macaulay, attorney, was elected to serve as a board member and second vice-chair of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). Macaulay is currently a mediator in the Supreme Court of Jamaica and an Associate Arbitrator. She was a judge of the IACHR from 2007 to 2012 and contributed to the creation […]
Usain Bolt Schedules First 100-Meter Appearance of 2016
Jamaican Olympic champion Usain Bolt has scheduled his first 100-meter race for 2016 at the Cayman Invitational on May 14. He has not competed in a 100-meter event since August 23, 2015, at the Cayman Invitational. If Bolt fails to race in another distance competition before May 14, it will be his latest start in […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending April 8th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- CANNABIS INDUSTRY LAUNCH DELAYED—04/05/16 The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) delayed the application process and did not begin accepting applications on April 4, 2016, as originally planned. According to the agency’s chairman Dr. Andre Gordon, transitioning to a new government created some delays in obtaining approval for relevant regulations. […]