59 New Community Health Aides join the Southern Regional Health Authority Family
After eight long weeks of intense training, and final examinations now a distant memory, 59 new Community Health Aides (CHA) are officially part of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) family. The CHA graduation service was held on Friday, December 11, 2015 at the New Beulah Moravian Church in Mandeville at 11:00 am. Mrs. Maureen […]
“I love Jamaicans because of our love for all!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is the one thing you love about Jamaicans?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love Jamaicans because of our love for all.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or […]
Bounty Killer Expresses Anger at Billboard Magazine’s Choice for Reggae Artiste of the Year
Jamaican deejay Bounty Killer is very unhappy about Britain’s Joss Stone being selected as Billboard Magazine’s “Reggae Artiste of the Year” for 2015, and he took special aim at Jamaica’s government, questioning just how serious the government is about preserving authentic reggae music. On Instagram, Bounty Killer, who given name is Rodney Pryce, asked what […]
Lady Saw to Sing Gospel at One Love Valentine’s Day Show, February 14, 2016, Vincent Torres Park in Lauderdale Lakes
Newly converted dancehall artist, Marion Hall (Lady Saw), is set to perform at the One Love in the Park show slated for Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2016 at the Vincent Torres Park in Lauderdale Lakes. This will be her first South Florida performance since she shocked the dancehall world with her baptism in December. The […]
Good Will and Reparations – Are They Always Genuine?
Happy Holidays! It’s a warm and encompassing statement, giving no importance to religion or creed. Just offering a simple expression of joy and goodwill to men. Wouldn’t it be nice if that warmth and goodwill applied all year round, and for all people in all circumstances? Seeing some of the interactions happening with Caribbean nations […]
Jamaica Stock Exchange Surges Over 80 Percent In 2015
While other major stock exchanges around the world lost dollar value, the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) showed gains of more than 80 percent in 2015. While the nation’s government has had to restructure local bonds twice since 2010 due to its acceptance of a financing package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2013, individual […]
Record Number of Jamaicans Make U.S. Visa Applications in 2015
A record number of Jamaicans applied for visitors’ visas to the United States in 2015, according to Michael Schimmel, Consul General at the U.S. Embassy in St. Andrew. More than 159,000 Jamaicans made applications for the visas between January 1, 2015, and the beginning of December 2015. This represents the highest number of applications in […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending December 25th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT PLANS TO ACQUIRE MORE LAND FOR WATER PROJECT—12/19/15 Jamaica’s government has decided to purchase three land parcels in Westmoreland at market value to be determined by the Commission of Lands. The additional property will be used to facilitate the water supply project of the National Water […]
Photo Highlights from Ole Time Grand Market 2015 New York
On Sunday, December 13, 2015 the annual Ole Time Grand Market was held at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in New York. The event featured performances the Braata Folk Singers, St. Lucian Cultural Organization, Todo En Uno Caribeno Parang Band, D’Oro Evolution Dance Ensemble and more. Headlining Ole Time Grand Market was the Braata Folk Singers! The […]
2015 Christmas Message from the Leader of the Opposition
The Christmas season is bundled with joyous festivities, merriment, and an underlying consumerism. It is also a period when we focus on spending quality time with family and friends and truly expressing our love and appreciation to them, whether through our office parties, family get-togethers or travelling to other parts of the island to visit […]