AFUWI Positively Impacting Lives of Caribbean Nationals
The American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (AFUWI) since its establishment has positively impacted the lives of many Caribbean nationals. This has been made possible through the kind contributions and financial support of numerous individuals and corporations who are committed to nation building through education. Patrons attending this year’s gala at The […]
Best Of The Best 10th Anniversary Concert, May 29, 2016, Miami
The country’s largest multicultural music, arts and culinary festival, Best Of The Best, will celebrate its 10th anniversary staging with an epic lineup of Caribbean superstars! Produced by Best Of The Best Entertainment, in association with Rocker’s Island Entertainment and Massive B, the highly anticipated show returns to Bayfront Park (301 Biscayne Blvd.) in downtown […]
“It’s language!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Marcia Barry-Smith, “What about Jamaica makes you smile?” “It’s language: The needle sharp wit of our people that can only be demonstrated in spoken Patois; the cultural, ethnic, socio-situational references that are combined into single phrases such as “A-oo-fah?” meaning “Whose is this?” or […]
W.I. Cricket, Gangnam Style and Business Success
Well, the West Indies Cricket team made it to the Super 10 of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 Competition currently being held in India! After today’s match we will know if there is hope for the W’Indies to continue to the semi-finals and beyond. Despite the volatile ups and downs in the performance of our much […]
Buzzfeed Lists 26 Ways Visiting Jamaica Creates Happiness
A list of 25 ways that traveling to the island of Jamaica will make a person happy has been compiled by the global network news and entertainment site, Buzzfeed. First on the list is the fact that Jamaica has many beautiful beaches. The list goes on to identify the island’s food, happy music, sunsets, coffee, […]
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 […]