• Wed, 24 June 2026

Jamaican-Born Gary Officer Inducted into African American Credit Union Hall of Fame

On 17 July 2023, Jamaican-born Gary Officer, philanthropist, political strategist, and veteran Credit Unionist, was inducted into the prestigious African American Credit Union Hall of Fame. His induction by the board of the African American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) represented a historic moment for the credit union movement. Officer’s recognition by the AACUC marks his […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Mirror of the Word

As a part of our getting-dressed routine, most people spend a bit of time in front of a mirror. Whether we are staying indoors all day or going out to face the world, we want to make sure we do the best with what we have been blessed with. The mirror allows us to see […]

World’s Fastest Man Alive, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt Lights Up Miramar in Florida

It was a certainly a momentous and historic occasion in the City of Miramar last month courtesy of the City’s Vice Mayor, Alexandra P. Davis, who hosted a fun-filled weekend that featured Usain Bolt, Jamaica’s Iconic Sprinter and ‘Fastest Man Alive’ and his much-anticipated statue unveiling at Miramar’s Ansin Park Sports Complex.  The night before […]

What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Saipan?

Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Saipan?  In our “Jamaicans to the World” series, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Walt F.J. Goodridge. He is a Jamaican living in Saipan. They discuss the food, culture, customs, the people, things to do, the language, music and adjusting to living in […]

Every Marriage Needs This Powerful Booster To Thrive Well

Growing up in Jamaica with my grandparents and mom I remember days of what I called torture.  Good torture that is.   Everyday  I had to take Cod Liver Oil tablets and wondered, “what good is this doing for my body?”  All I remember hearing was “it is good for you because it BOOST your system.”  […]

Pembroke Pines Mayor Honors Jamaica’s 61 Years of Independence with a Heartfelt Proclamation

On 2 August, the Mayor of Pembroke Pines, Florida, Mayor Frank Ortis, shared a special proclamation recognizing Jamaica’s 61 years of Independence. Alongside the City Commission, Mayor Ortis officially designated 6 August 2023, as Jamaica’s Independence Day in the City of Pembroke Pines. Celebrating Jamaica’s Milestones The Consul General of Jamaica for Southern US, Oliver […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “First, be reconciled…”

“I am sorry. Please forgive me.” Six words that in any language are very difficult for some people to say.  Some would rather drink poison; a slight exaggeration but hopefully you get the idea. Some Christians struggle with saying these words too. For all our religiosity, many of us struggle with the more practical side […]