Jamaican American Kamala Harris Named as Potential Nominee to Replace Scalia on U.S. Supreme Court
Kamala Harris, the Jamaican American attorney general of California and a graduate of Howard University, is believed to be a “leading contender” to replace Justice Antonin Scalia on the United States Supreme Court. Scalia died suddenly on February 13, 2016. Harris’s experience as an office holder and in the law could break through the current […]
Stepping Outside Our Comfort Zone – Making friends outside of my Jamaican community
First generation immigrants from the Caribbean often keep amongst ourselves. Especially if we didn’t go to school here. We go to Jamaican Caribbean churches, eat at Caribbean restaurants, vibe out at Caribbean parties. I’ve actively wanted to make friends outside of my community but it hasn’t happened, and others I know have had similar experiences. […]
NBA’s Michael Carter-Williams Enjoys Jamaica, Posts Selfie with Patois Caption
Michael Carter-Williams of the Milwaukee Bucks spent some time in Jamaica during the NBA’s All-Star break and posted a photo on Instagram of himself and friends at a hotel pool. The caption read “Great time in Jamaica! But now it’s back to work. Go time.” Later the same day, Carter-Williams posted a selfie with an […]
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Mr. Vegas Defends Jamaican National Treasures with New Single
At the height of the Jamaican General Election where the two major political parties are going back and forth about assets owned by members of parliament, international dancehall star Mr. Vegas has raised concerns about the assets owned by Jamaica. The single ‘Gi Wi Back Wi Sweet Jamaica’ produced by Mr. Vegas’ MV Music label […]
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 […]