Lisa Hanna, Jamaica’s Minister of Youth and Culture, Appears to be Engaged
Jamaican’s Youth and Culture Minister and People’s National Party Member of Parliament for South East St. Ann, Lisa Hanna, announced that she had accepted a proposal of marriage on Valentine’s Day. Hanna’s engagement was implied by a post to her Instagram account saying “I Said Yes,” which prompted many of her followers to send messages […]
Jamaican, Ann-Marie Campbell, Named to Head Home Depot in U.S.
Ann-Marie Campbell, 50, has been appointed as the top executive in charge of all Home Depot stores in the United States. Campbell, a native of Jamaica, was born in Kingston. Before being named to her new position, she was in charge of the company’s southern division, which comprises some 690 Home Depot stores in 15 […]
Jamaican Credit Rating Rises as General Election Approaches
On February 11, 2016, Fitch Ratings upgraded Jamaica’s long-term foreign and local currency International Depository Receipts (IDRs) from a rating of B- to B, which revised its Rating Outlook from “positive” to “stable.” Fitch stated that one of the key reasons contributing to its decision was the assumption that the nation’s fiscal policy position will […]
Jamaican Ambassador Urges Maryland Investors to Explore Opportunities in Jamaica
On Monday, February 1, Jamaican Ambassador to the United States of America created history by becoming the first Jamaican Ambassador to the United States to address a formal sitting of the Senate Chamber, where he was well received. With the kind facilitation of Jamaican-born Maryland State Senator Shirley Nathan Pulliam, His Excellency Ralph Thomas, along […]
Toronto Black Film Festival to Screen Documentary about Jamaican Canadian Entrepreneur, Wes Hall
Samuel Lehner, 19, a first-year student at Ryerson University, will have his documentary featuring Jamaican Canadian entrepreneur Wes Hall included at the Toronto Black Film Festival at the Art Gallery of Ontario on February 13, 2016. The festival features 40 films from 20 nations and will show the world premiere of Lehner’s documentary “WES.” The […]
“Yuh body right eeeee!” – What’s the perfect body?
If I may quote the modern Jamaican poet known popularly as Aidonia, “Yuh body right eeeee!” In that single statement a mouthful is said and I’ll elaborate but before I do, be forewarned. You may not agree with my perspective here. That is alright with me. The ideology from which the opinions expressed here are […]
I have a UK power of attorney and want to use it in Jamaica
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I live in the UK and have a Residency and Property Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for both of my parents. They also live in the UK and have property and financial assets in Jamaica. Will my LPA be recognised in Jamaica? Roger Lindsay RESPONSE: Dear Roger Please be prepared to […]
#Blacklove & The City: Tennesha Wood Finds Love in a Hopeless Place
If you haven’t heard of the TV series #Blacklove on the FYI network yet, take our advice and grab some popcorn and a glass of something and prepare to be thoroughly moved by the experiences of positive Black women in search of love. This is not your average “reality” show. The premise is simple: There are five beautiful, […]
Sadiki Drops New Singles
Skinny Bwoy recording artist Sadiki has taken a quick break from writing and producing so that he can get back to his first love – singing. The artist has been quite busy writing tracks for artists such as Chezidek, Pam Hall, Twiggi, Siaosi, George Nooks and AJ Brown as well as co-producing and mixing the […]
Jamaica Sprint Factory Does It Again, Four Jamaicans Set Record in 4×200 at Armory Invitational
Four Jamaican born sprinters who live in the United States set a new national record in the 4×200-meter relay at the 2016 Armory Track and Field Invitational competition in New York. The Jamaicans ran the distance in one minute and 25.69 seconds, taking the victory over the second-place U.S., the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Trinidad and […]