Bermuda Emissions Control Wins Applause at Paris Environmental Conference
The growing need for vehicle emission control around the world was the subject of an address given at the COP21Climate Change Conference in Paris by Donal Smith,the Founder and CEO of Bermuda Emissions Control, Ltd. (BECL), of Hamilton, Bermuda. In presenting an overview of his Bermuda-based operation to delegates assembled at the ‘Wider Caribbean Pavilion’ […]
Wayne Golding Sr, Esq – Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board Member For the Southern United States Meet with Jamiaca’s Ambassador Ralph Thomas in Washinton D.C.
This past November 19th, 2015 saw a quiet but important one and one meeting at Jamaica’s Washington D.C Embassy between Wayne C. Golding Sr. Esq, the current Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board Member for the Southern United States and Ambassador Ralph Thomas who is the newly appointed Ambassador to the United States from Jamaica. Ambassador Thomas […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Michael Manley Wins
On December 15, 1976 Michael Manley won his second term as Jamaica’s Prime Minister when the People’s National Party won the general elections. His party won 47 seats in the sixty-member House of Representatives. Michael Manley first came to power as Prime Minister of Jamaica in 1972. He served as the fourth Prime Minister of Jamaica […]
Omari Banks Records New Music in Jamaica
Closing out an eventful successful year, soulful singer Omari Banks recently traveled to Jamaica to work on new music with some of the island most talented musician. The former professional athlete who has crafted a name for himself in the music arena, spend time at the legendary Tuff Gong studios and soaked in the vibes […]
‘Best Female Lovers Rock Singer’ for 2015 Confirmed for Sting
A few days after receiving the good news that she was crowned ‘Best Female Lovers Rock Singer 2015’ at the annual Lady Flava Network Awards in Hartford, Connecticut for the second consecutive year, reggae songbird Sophia Brown now has her sights set on delivering a winning performance at Sting 2015, the Greatest One Night Dancehall/Reggae […]
Jamaica’s Tourism Director Projects Four Percent Growth in 2016
Paul Pennicook, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, expects to see positive growth results in the island’s tourist industry during the winter of 2015-2016. His optimism is fueled by the experience of 2014-2015’s winter season, which he said had been very strong. In the coming winter, Pennicook noted that Jamaica will have 200 more rooms available and […]
Abby Dallas Dazzles at Weddy Weddy
One Jam Music’s recording artiste Abby Dallas showed why she is most deserving of her invite to Sting 2015 when she delivered a scintillating set at the Weddy Weddy leg of the RJR Communication’s Group Kingston Music Week on December 2. The emerging star, fresh off the Welcome to Jamrock Cruise earlier in the day, […]
Haitian American-Motivational Author Cindy Similien-Johnson Releases Third Book on Living Expectantly
What do you do when a friend is going through troubles and you want to give her hope? You write a book. And, that’s what Haitian-American Motivational Author Cindy Similien-Johnson did. Her third book, “Living Expectantly: 30 Days to Living an Authentic Life,” was written to encourage her friend who was going through a crisis. […]
Southern Regional Health Authority supports the Ebenezer Home Annual Open Day and 15th Anniversary Celebration
The Ebenezer Home Management Committee held their Annual Open Day and 15th anniversary celebration under the theme ‘Dignity in Mental Health’ at the Ebenezer Home, situated on the Grounds of the Manchester Infirmary, on December 3. The fun-filled event was supported by the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) staff, Councillors, members of the clergy, members […]
Jamaican Pacifist Receives Posthumous Friendship Medal from Cuba
Norman Girvan, Jamaican economist, political scientist, and academician, who died in 2014, has posthumously received the Friendship Medal from the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba. His wife, Jasmine Girvan, traveled to Havana to accept the award on his behalf. Fernando Gonzalez, Hero of the Republic and vice-president of the Cuban Institute of […]