Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending October 16th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- GOVERNMENT SAYS CAMERON MISREPRESENTED PRISONER TRANSFER DEAL—10/13/15 On a visit to Jamaica, United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron said that the UK and Jamaica had signed an agreement to bring back to the island some 300 Jamaican citizens currently imprisoned in the UK, housing them in a new […]
Former Jamaican Beauty Queen a Contestant on UK’s “The Apprentice”
Born in London, April Jackson, Miss Jamaica Universe of 2008, is now among the contestants hoping to win on the United Kingdom’s version of Donald Trump’s American TV show “The Apprentice.” Jackson, 28, currently owns an event management company and a Jamaican boutique, and she runs a children’s charity. Jackson believes she has the talents […]
Jamaica’s Consul General Franz Hall To Lead Team Dlimers At 20th Anniversary Of Komen Race For Cure In Downtown Miami
On Saturday, October 17, patrons will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Komen Race for the Cure at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. Jamaica’s Consul General, Franz Hall, will join team captains Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, LLP and Bilmor Advertising with Specialties on Team DLIMERS to continue the support for breast cancer awareness and research […]
Broadcaster Fae Ellington Receives Leadership Award
Fae Ellington, the chairman of the Jamaica Information Service Advisory Board, has received the “It’s Just POSH” award from the Women of the Diaspora Leadership Conference. Ellington was one of eight women recognized for the contributions they have made to the Jamaican Diaspora as well as to empowering women on the home island. Shelly-Ann Richmond, […]
Fashion: The Bandit Short
You may have noticed my new obsession with distressed denim and One Teaspoon has the secret formula! This perfectly ripped Bandit Short from their 2015 Collection is by far my favourite shredded short this season!! They are so simple in design but make such a pow statement. I styled the look a little more edgy by pairing the casual shorts […]
Lignum Vitae Writing Award Shortlist Revealed
Nine writers have been selected for the Lignum Vitae Writing Awards 2015 shortlist. The shortlist features writers from different stages in their careers, from award winners to debut novelists. Staged by the Jamaican Writers Society in collaboration with the Jamaican Copyright Licensing Agency, the inaugural Lignum Vitae Awards received a total of 43 entries from […]
Recap & Photos: Miami Broward Carnival One 2015 – Caribbean flags were everywhere
See over 700 photos from the Miami Broward Carnival on our Facebook Page – Photos by Monique Durand and Guy Kernizan. The once in a lifetime yearly event that most Jamaicans waited for, the Miami – Broward Carnival, organized by the Miami Broward Carnival One Carnival Host Committee Inc. was this past weekend. Numerous events were organized over […]
7 Things You Didn’t Know about the Enigmatic & Visionary Leader Marcus Mosiah Garvey
Marcus Garvey (1887-1940), Jamaica’s first National Hero, was the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), the largest Black empowerment movement of the twentieth century. Founded on August 1914 in Kingston, Jamaica, with only a few members, Garvey oversaw the growth of the UNIA, which by August 1925 with headquarters in Harlem, New York, […]
“They have a great sense of humor.” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Arlene at the Palm Beach Jerk Festival, “What is it about Jamaica or Jamaicans that makes you smile?” – Photo by Steven Gordon “They have a great sense of humor.” – Arlene The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves […]
Usain Bolt Aiming To Run 200 Meters In Under 19 Seconds
Usain Bolt, six-time Olympic champion runner, is preparing for the 2016 games in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, and he is sending out a warning to the competition: he plans to break his own record of 19.19 seconds in the 200 meters. That record has stood since August 2009, along with his record of 9.58 seconds […]