Applications Now Open for $10,000 BMe Leader Award
BMe Community, with funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, announced a contest this month that asks all people in Miami to name a black father, entrepreneur, coach, co-worker, or friend who inspires them because of his genuine commitment to helping others in his city. “We do this because the majority of […]
Jamaican Man in Florida Hailed as Hero for Pulling Man, Daughter from Canal
Jamaica Jephtah Thomas, 58, of Plantation, Florida, became a hero during his morning commute when he jumped into a roadside canal and saved a man and his daughter from a van that was sinking in the water. The Plantation Fire Department called Thomas a hero for his spectacular efforts in rescuing the two people after […]
Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian Together in Jamaica
After a first-class flight from California’s LAX airport, and just a few days before his birthday, Rob Kardashian flew to Montego Bay, Jamaica, with Blac Chyna, and according to onlookers, both looked happy. Their visit was revealed by Chyna on Snapchat, as both posted several photos and videos that documented their plane ride. Blac Chyna […]
9 Questions with US banking veteran, Jamaican Marcia Barry-Smith
This week we have a conversation with Jamaican, Marcia Barry-Smith (MBS), a senior executive at OneUnited Bank. Marcia has over thirty years of high-level banking experience. She is one of the most revered, recognized and influential Power Brokers in South Florida. Marcia is highly regarded in the national arena as an expert in Community Development […]
Jamaica National Building Society To Sponsor True Blue Weekend 2016 – April 1st – 2nd, 2016, Miramar, Florida
The Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) announced it’s sponsorship of the 12th Annual True Blue Weekend which will take place April 1st – 2nd , 2016. JNBS has been a partner and sponsor of the South Florida event since it’s inception 12 years ago. The 2-day event is hosted by The St. George’s College Old […]
Culinary Workshops serving up exciting and healthy meal ideas
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Culinary Arts Programme will be hosting a series of regional workshops during the month of March to provide training opportunity and exposure to Jamaicans across the island and to guide and prepare persons interested in entering the 2016 Culinary Competition. There are three remaining workshop in the series, which […]
Assassin A.K.A. Agent Sasco Will Make Sxsw Debut Headlining Sounds of the Caribbean Showcase on March 19 In Support of His U.S. Billboard Charting Reggae Album
It is no wonder why hip hop’s biggest names like Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West sought out dancehall artist Assassin a.k.a. Agent Sasco for some of the most wicked guest verses over the last couple of years. The Jamaican lyricist has been slaying the dancehall scene for over a decade, hence the reason for his […]
IRS Agents to Confiscate Money In Jamaica Tied to Tax Fraudster Pamella Watson
Pamella Watson, a Jamaican-American and former CPA working in Miami, Florida, was convicted on charges of tax fraud in December 2015. She is currently in a federal prison serving her sentence of 78 months. Now, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service will travel to Jamaica to recoup some US$1.7 million in investments linked to Watson. Formerly […]
Widow of “Bunny Rugs” Threatens to Sue Third World Band
The widow of William “Bunny Rugs” Clarke, the late lead singer of Third World, has called for the band to pay what she believes it owes to her late husband and has threatened to bring suit against the reggae band to obtain the funds. Bouvier Clark says that founding members of the band promised to […]
Ole Farmers Association North America Awards Eight Scholarships To Case Students
The Ole Farmers Association North America (OFANA) recently presented eight scholarships to students attending the College of Agriculture, Science, & Education (CASE) in Jamaica The Ole Farmers Association North America (OFANA) recently presented eight scholarships to students attending the College of Agriculture, Science, & Education (CASE) in Jamaica on January 30, 2016, valued JA$2.8M or […]