Jamaican-American Digital Content Queen Becomes Billboard Model For Graphic Design Website Canva
Jamaican-American Sofiya Ballin, award-winning journalist, writer, producer, curator, and filmmaker, appears on a huge billboard, promoting the graphic design platform Canva’s campaign for personal websites. Announced On Her Facebook Page Work With Canva Began in Philadelphia Canva previously got Ballin placement at Philadelphia’s City Hall for a week, for which she thanked the company for […]
Jamaican American Award-Winning Poet Geoffrey Philp To Launch Book of Poems in Miami
Award-winning poet Geoffrey Philp will host the official launch of his highly anticipated book of poems, “Archipelagos.” The event will take place at Books and Books, 265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134, on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM. “Archipelagos” is a captivating collection that delves into themes of identity, history, resilience, and […]
Braille Birth Certificates A Pioneering Move For Jamaica
Jamaican minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister Floyd Green announced that an individual with visual impairments who applies for a birth certificate will receive that document in Braille. Green shared the information during the 2023/2024 Sectoral Debate in Jamaica’s House of Representatives. According to Green, the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) plans […]
Late Founder of Sandals Gordon “Butch” Stewart Saluted By CHTA As Icon of Caribbean Hospitality
Giants of Caribbean tourism were honored by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) as Icons of Caribbean Hospitality, the highest recognition the association bestows. Gordon “Butch” Stewart of Jamaica, Sir Royston Hopkin of Grenada, and George Myers of Jamaica who rose to prominence in the Bahamas were lauded during the second annual Caribbean Travel […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Jesus, Our Great High Priest
In the Old Testament, worshippers were required to bring a sacrifice to the priest who would offer it up to God on their behalf. Worshippers and their sacrifices could not go directly to God. There always had to be a middleman, the high priest, who was the only one who could enter the Holy of […]
No Time To Talk Music, These Jamaican Entertainers Open Up About Domestic Violence & Spousal Abuse
An unfiltered conversation about the rising incidences of domestic violence within Jamaican communities was the central focus at the celebration of life for Ricky Trooper’s daughter Brianna McKoy on Saturday, May 13. An understandably emotional Trooper cried numerous times during the broadcast hosted by Garfield “Chin” Bourne. Rivalry Aside for An Important Cause “I wanted […]
Where to Participate In Labour Day Activities Across Jamaica Today
Labour Day is being commemorated on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, under the theme, ‘Plant a Tree for Life: Promoting Climate Change Mitigation, Food Security and Road Safety’. The activities for the day will commence with a Wreath Laying Tribute, organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, at the shrine of the National Hero, Rt. Excellent […]
Five Things You Should Know About Orelia Merchant, Confirmed Jamaican American Federal Judge
New York Senator Charles Schumer, the United States Senate Majority Leader, announced that Jamaican American Orelia Merchant has been confirmed and will serve as a judge on the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY). Daughter of a First-Generation Jamaican American Senator Schumer had forwarded the name of Merchant, who was […]
Marriage vs Wedding….Three Major Differences
“THE WEDDING WAS GREAT BUT INVITE ME TO THE MARRIAGE.” When I first saw this phrase it hit me like a ton of bricks as I thought about my marriage relationship with Michelle. Throughout our twenty two years of marriage I hardly gave a thought about the reality of the BIG difference between that one […]
5 Jamaican Restaurants to Try During ByBlacks Restaurant Week
From infectious music and catchy dance moves to amazing accomplishments in the fields of sports, politics, and business, the island of Jamaica and its descendants have become an important part of global history. One thing that Jamaica is consistently praised for is its cuisine. Often described as some of the most flavourful in the world, […]