Celebrated Astronomer and Astrophysicist Motivated St Hugh’s High Alumnae to Support Science and Mathematics Programme
The St. Hugh’s Past Students’ Association (SHPSA) celebrates the life of past student, Mercedes Richards (nee Davis), who was a Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State University in the USA at the time of her death on February 3, 2016 at the age of 61. She was a respected scientist and science educator […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Under Construction
In my neighborhood is a fenced lot dotted with some fairly large holes, mounds of dirt, and some construction equipment. Among the other commercial buildings in the area, this plot of land is a bit of an eye sore and undoubtedly, were it to be left that way, the protests would be loud and many. […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending February 19th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- NO CARICOM MEETING ON ZIKA VIRUS FOR PORTIA SIMPSON MILLER—02/14/15 Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller will not attend the Heads of Government 27th Inter-Sessional Meeting in Belize, but will send A.J. Nicholson, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade to lead Jamaica’s delegation instead. The two-day meeting […]
Weekly Jamaican Entertainment & Lifestyle Show to Be Seen in U.S.
The Saudicka Diaram Show (SDS) has finalized a deal with the Caribbean international Network (CIN-TV), a channel in the Tri-State area that encompasses New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. SDS, a Jamaican entertainment and lifestyle program, will have its premier broadcast on Sunday, March 11, 2016 at 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm. CIN-TV is seen by […]
Red Stripe Returns Production to Jamaica
The production of Red Stripe beer for export to North America is scheduled for repatriation to Jamaica by Desnoes and Geddes Limited (D&G) in September 2016. The decision comes after Heineken acquired a controlling interest in D&G in October 2015. Heineken wants to reestablish Jamaica as the global center for the iconic island brew. According […]
Two Influential Jamaican Women Honored at 3rd Annual Women of Distinction Breakfast Hosted by the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce
Three esteemed Caribbean women are scheduled to be honored at the Third Annual Women of Distinction Breakfast among seven other extraordinary women. Hosted by the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce, the breakfast is scheduled for Friday, March 4, 2016, 7:30 a.m., at The BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida. The 10 celebrated women will be recognized for […]
It’s On: Gatlin Vows Defeat of Usain Bolt in Rio
Justin Gatlin, American sprinter, is promising to beat Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Ever since Bolt defeated him to retain his world titles in the 100 meters and the 200 meters in 2015 in Beijing, Gatlin has sought revenge. The rivalry between Bolt and Gatlin has the […]
Back to the Basics of Bartering
Our current economic system has socialised us to exchange a form of money – whether cash or credit – to receive goods and services. Unfortunately, whenever we run short of this precious monetary commodity, we’re unable to obtain the things that we need or want. In these times when finding extra cash is definitely challenging, […]
Ishawna Responds to Foota Hype Statements
Dancehall’s dominant female, Ishawna, signed to mega label Downsound Records, has come out in full defense of comments made by Dancehall Selector Foota Hype with a single called ‘Social Media Hot. In a recent interview on Jamaican Television, the selector referred to the Dancehall trendsetter Ishawna as ‘Social Media Hot’ when asked who was “hot” […]
“We fight!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked Dakota Rae Edwards “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?” – Photo by X. Murphy “The pride and aggression of our people. Whether up or down we have the perseverance and pride to fight to the […]