What is Jamaican?
Jamaica – the island in the sun where the people called Jamaicans come from. Jamaican is not necessarily ethnicity, or the patios we sometimes use to define who we are. Jamaican is an attitude of audacity to be whom and what we want to be without the fear of failure. Jamaican is taking charge of […]
Photo Highlights of the Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving in celebration of the Jamaica 53rd Independence Anniversary South Florida
On August 2nd, 2015 in recognition of Jamaica’s 53rd Anniversary of Independence, the Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami held the annual Ecumenical Service at the Faith Center in Sunrise ,Florida. The sermon was delivered by Bishop Henry Fernandez, Senior Pastor of the Faith Center Ministries. The officiating clergy for the service was Reverend Horace […]
Ackee Fest: A Festival So Delicious, You Have to Try It
Ackee Fest Returns for a Third Year with a New Spin on a Traditional Dish Toronto, Ontario – Celebrating Jamaica’s national fruit, 2015 marks the third anniversary of the Caribbean culinary festival, Ackee Fest. On Sunday, August 16 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Jamaican Canadian Centre, 995 Arrow Road this family friendly […]
Fashion: Farmers Market
I was so excited to finally kick back and relax after reaching our destination! But the first thing I wanted to do the following morning was to stock up on our favourite fruits and veg. Clean eating and good nutrition is such an important part of my daily routine and I always make sure that I […]
Jamaica Awareness Association of California Hosts SOJ Athletes
The month of July was a busy month for Jamaica Awareness Association of California (JAAC) in Southern California. The Association made itself available as quintessential host to many Jamaicans traveling to the California area for the Special Olympics and other events. The Special Olympics opened July 25, 2015 and many Jamaican athletes, parents and […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Usain Bolt & Yohan Blake
On August 5th, 2012, Usain Bolt defended his sprint title at the London Olympics. Bolt set an Olympic record time of 9.63 seconds. Jamaican Yohan Blake won the silver in a time of 9.75 seconds. Watch video of the race.
US President Barack Obama sends congratulations to Jamaica on their 53rd Independence
US President Barack Obama congratulated Jamaica on it’s 53 years of Independence via a statement by United States Secretary of State John Kerry. Below is the full Statement: On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Jamaica as you celebrate 53 years […]
‘Talk is Cheap Action is Priceless’ – Jamaica Diaspora Conference 2015
Negativity and ‘bad talk’ sometimes will affect ‘good people’ – the Butterfly Effect. Be assured though, that in the midst of production, accomplishments and achievements, talk becomes cheap and meaningless. It is indeed a pleasure to be a part of the growth process from embryo. I have watched the Diaspora movement grow from strength to […]
“Being Jamaican is everything!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Anthony at the New York Jerk Festival “Why do you love being Jamaican ?” – Photo by Jeana Lindo Being Jamaican is everything. – Anthony The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you would like to […]
8 Reasons Why Jamaica is a Superpower!!!
On August 6, 1962 a superpower was born in the Caribbean. When people think of superpower countries, they think of military might, high GDP, a strong global economy and heavy influence in global decisions. However, there are many ways in which a country can influence world culture. With a brand that is recognized in every […]