Jamaican Pauline Grant, First Female Interim CEO Named by Broward Health
Pauline Grant has been named as the first female interim president and CEO of Broward Health. Grant joined Broward Health in 1993 as director of primary care services. She was promoted to VP of ambulatory care services in 1999 and to CEO of Broward Health North in 2003. She holds a master of science from […]
Belizean Reggae Artist Eljai to Release New Single “Everything I Do” April 1st, 2016
International Reggae artist, Eljai, will be releasing the first single “Everything I Do” from his upcoming album, The Other Side Of Eljai on Friday April 1, 2016. The worldwide digital release of this single from this Belizean born singer will be through the Jah Mix Entertainment label and distributed by Tuff Gong International (Reggae legend, […]
Manchester to crown 2016 Festival Prince and Princess
The Manchester Festival Prince & Festival Princess Grand Coronation is set for this Sunday, March 20, at the Manchester Parish Library Cultural Centre (The Cecil Charlton Hall), Hargreaves Avenue, Mandeville. An initiative of the Manchester Office of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), the show will commence at 6:00 p.m. and will see 14 boys […]
The 14th Annual Asian Music Series – April 2nd – May 29th 2016, Toronto
From April 2nd – May 29th 2016, Small World Music proudly presents the 14th edition of its Asian Music Series which embraces the scope of sounds from across the Asian cultural landscape. The series celebrates Asian and South Asian Heritage Month and is generously supported by TD Bank. New this year, audiences can choose from […]
South Florida Jamaican Alumni announce the 12th Annual True Blue Event, April 1st – 2nd , 2016
The 12th Annual True Blue Weekend will take place April 1st – 2nd , 2016. The 2-day event is hosted by The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (STGCOBAFL) and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (JCOBAFL). “We are extremely excited about this year’s True Blue weekend and Dennis […]
Camperdown High School Past Students’ Association, Florida Chapter will host its 15th Annual Fundraiser Dinner/Dance Memorial Weekend – May 27-29, 2016
Camperdown High School Past Students’ Association, Florida Chapter will host its 15th Annual Fundraiser Dinner/Dance on Memorial Weekend, May 27-29, 2016. The weekend’s theme is “Love, Respect, Togetherness”. The weekend’s activities start Friday, May 27 at 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. with a “White Night Fete” at Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale Port Hotel, 1617 SE 17th […]
Jamaican Pat Francis to Lead High-Level UN Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment
Pat Francis was named as the interim head coordinator of the United Nations Secretary General’s panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment. She will lead and oversee the organization of the first meeting of the panel on March 16, 2016, at the UN headquarters in New York City. She will also supervise related preparations and coordinate the […]
This day in Jamaican History – Daisy Chambers, Jamaica’s first woman solicitor
On March 17, 1948 Daisy Chambers is admitted by the Court of Appeal as Jamaica’s first woman solicitor. The Court of Appeal is the highest appellate court in Jamaica; it is superior to the Supreme Court. The Court is composed of a President and six other Judges. The Chief Justice is also a judge ex officio […]
Chris Gayle Sets Two Records in T20 World Cup
The West Indies cricket team won the opening match of the T20 World Cup, beating England in Mumbai, India, with the help of Chris Gayle who set two records for sixes during the event. The Windies were set 183 runs for the victory, following a toss won by England. The Windies decided to bat and […]
Food For The Poor says “Thank You” to Taiwan for 10,000 Trees
Last week, 60 primary and secondary schools in the Caribbean nation of St. Lucia received a donation of 10,000 fruit-bearing trees from Food For The Poor, a gift made possible by Ambassador Ray Mou of the Republic of China Taiwan, a diplomatic representative in St. Lucia. “Food For The Poor is making the most for […]