Annual Soccer and Netball Tournament Part of Broward 100 Celebrations
Since 2009, soccer and netball enthusiasts in the southeast and the Caribbean throng Lauderhill’s Sports Complex for the annual Jamaica High School Alumni Soccer and Netball Tournament (JHSASN). The two-day event is known amongst “ballers” and sports enthusiasts as the areas premiere Caribbean sporting competition. “I don’t even think of alternate Labor Day plans now,” […]
Shut Up and Take It – It’s an American problem, a college problem, a Caribbean problem
If my title this week sounds lewd and offensive, it’s because it is. Especially to the women who heard it once from their perpetrators, then again from their mothers, and again from society at large. It’s an American problem, a college problem, a Caribbean problem. It’s been brought back into the spotlight because of recent […]
Southern Region Taps Into Revolutionary Medical Education Initiative
As the Ministry of Health continues to improve the health care system through innovative and effective initiatives, the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has tapped into a revolutionary health care idea that empowers clinicians in rural areas to provide better health care to citizens. Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a collaborative model […]
Creative Writing Exhibition Begins Island-Wide Tour
The award-winning pieces of the 2015 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition are being showcased in the competition’s annual island-wide tour from August 10, 2015 to March 31, 2016. The winning pieces will be hosted in libraries across all 14 parishes to give members of the public the opportunity to appreciate and recognize the award-winning works. The […]
Fashion: Carnival or Coachella?
So Carnival or Coachella? Jamaica Carnival won the draw this year. My sisters said lets go and I love spending time with them, so I of course said YES!!! :)) What’s Carnival you ask? Other than a giant cruise ship, Carnival is a whole different experience…check it out :p Shout out to BajanTube for not only attending Jamaica […]
Photo Highlights from Emancipation Day 2015 hosted by Friends of Jamaica in Atlanta
Friends of Jamaica in Atlanta Inc. hosted an Emancipation day fundraiser on August 1, 2015. The event featured music, poetry, skits, singing, dancing and a presentation on the Friends of Jamaica Atlanta mission. Ms. Jewel Scott Jamaica’s Honarary Consul to Atlanta was a guest at the event. The main guest speaker was author, Dr. Glen […]
The Jamaicanized Version of the 2015 Beijing World Championships Schedule – Download it today
Bruce James, President of Jamaica’s MVP track club has released the “Jamaicanized” version of the 2015 Beijing World Championships Schedule. This easy to read schedule provides you with the days and time of the events that include a Jamaican athlete(s). Bruce James also offered his predictions on the events expected to have Jamaican finalists.
“Being Jamaican is all about this hat!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Varon at the New York Jerk Festival, “Why do you love being Jamaican?” – Photo by Jeana Lindo Being Jamaican is all about this hat! The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you would like to participate […]
Reflections on 2015 Diaspora Conference “Day of Service”
The Day of Service aspect of the Conference was a great success, from the perspectives of both the Diaspora participants and the recipients in Jamaica. The 2015 Day of Service, a plan that encourages the diaspora delegates to engage in community programs during the conference, was an improvement on the program which was first introduced […]
Jamaica Ranks Fifth on List of 7 Nations Near Bankruptcy
Moody’s Investors’ Servicers has issued a list of countries that are either very close to bankruptcy or that have narrowly missed that circumstance. While Jamaica is on the list, it is the only nation given a “positive” outlook from Moody’s. Jamaica has a credit rating of Caa2, which is among the worst, but it represents […]