6 Questions with Lisa-Ann OGilvie, Project Manager for the Jamaica Diaspora Conference
This week the 6th biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference was held in Montego Bay. We caught up with Lisa-Ann OGilvie Project Manager for the 2015 Jamaica Diaspora Conference. How many hours sleep have you gotten each night this week? About 3 hours. What was the biggest challenge before the conference started? The logistics of planning an […]
Caribbean Jazz Matazz; Great Performances, Superb Show
Patrons who attended the second staging of Caribbean Jazz Matazz at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, June 14, departed the venue on a musical high, many describing the show as the “best” in a long time. The event was a fundraiser presented by the American Foundation for the University of the […]
“Men and their cat calls” – What Makes You ‘Smile Jamaica’ Diaspora Conference Edition
“Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives vibes about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We are at the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay this week. We asked 12 delegates the question “What about Jamaica and Jamaicans makes you smile?” Kris Staple, South Dakota USA- The food, the music and the people Donna Mellinese, Jamaica – Nature, food & music. […]
11-Year-Old Jamaican Receives Perfect Scores in GSAT
Jamaica’s Tariq Wright, an 11-year-old student at Holy Childhood Preparatory School, has received perfect scores in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). Wright will attend Wolmer’s Boys’ School in September 2015. Tariq said he received 100 percent in math, language arts, science, social studies, and 12/12 in communication task. He said he studied very hard […]
Paula Madison – Hall Of Fame celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month
See the Video: “From Harlem to Jamaica to China – Jamaican-Chinese American Paula Williams Madison set out to discover her biracial roots” Trailblazer Extraordinaire – Paula Madison was the youngest of three children born in Harlem, NY to Jamaican immigrants. Her father, Elrick M. Williams Sr. was a tool and die maker and her mother, […]
Nickay Piper: Everyday People–Highlighting Jamaicans who are doing extraordinary things in the world.
“The New Face of Technological Entrepreneurship”: A Social Media and Marketing maven shares the keys to her success as a young woman.” A widely sought-after consultant, the president of New York City-based Social Listening agency, Market Grub Media LLC, Nickay Piper, has already left an indelible mark on the social and digital marketing arena. Her […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Asafa Powell set a world record in 2005
On June 15, 2005 Asafa Powell set a world record in the men’s 100 meters, clocking 9.77 seconds at the Tsiklitiria Super Grand Prix meeting in Athens. Born 23 November 1982 Powell specializes in the 100 metres. He held the 100 metres world record between June 2005 and May 2008, with times of 9.77 and […]
They stuffed a Jamaica court summons in my shirt
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Last week a woman called me and told me that she had met me in Half Way Tree sometime ago and I had given her my number. She said she was supposed to go out with me, and now she is ready. She didnt quite remember my name, but could describe […]
On this day in Jamaican history: The Reggae Boyz World Cup debut
On Sunday, June 14, 1998 the Reggae Boyz fell 3-1 to Croatia in their debut World Cup game at the Stade Felix Bollaert in Lens,France. Over 41,00 in attendance saw two second half goals from Robert Prosinecki and Davor Suker, put Croatia out of reach for the less experienced Jamaican […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Tami Chynn was born
On this day in Jamaican history: On June 14, 1983, Jamaican singer, songwriter and dancer Tami Chynn (born Tammar Anika Chin) was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Here is an Interview we did with Tami in 2005. Tami attended St. Peter and Paul Preparatory School and later attended Campion College in St. Andrew, Jamaica. In 1998, […]