Hurricane Beryl Relief Jamaica School Supply Drive 2024
Hurricane Beryl has disrupted access to essential school supplies for many children in Jamaica. In response, we have partnered with Food for the Poor, Unicycle Jamaica and National Education Trust to brighten the school year for affected families. Support the Jamaica School Supply Drive 2024 by purchasing essential items from our school supply list on […]
Frequently Asked Questions regarding acquiring U.S Citizenship
Recently I have received an influx of questions regarding acquiring U.S. Citizenship in the United States. These inquiries have come mostly from permanent residents who are living in the United States and who now wish to acquire U.S. citizenship to protect their immigration status and to assist their family members in acquiring legal status. In […]
This week we play 10 questions with former Jamaican Minister of Tourism, Aloun Ndombet-assamba
A daughter of the St. Ann soil that bred Jamaican greats such as Garvey and Marley, Aloun Ndombet-assamba is, by right, a heroine in law, politics, and community service in Jamaica. She has served her country in several capacities, including Minister of Tourism, Entertainment, and Culture, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, […]
Surrendering freedom in a State of Emergency
A State of Emergency is intended as a short-term measure to provide short-term respite, such as is evident in the decline in murder figures for June so far. Remaining in the ‘war’ mode may give an illusion of strong leadership; however, applying wrong remedies can well worsen the ailment. Extending the State of Emergency seems […]
Jamaica’s Earthquake
Earlier this year, a massive earthquake which measured a whopping 7.0 on the Richter scale, rocked the country of Haiti and caused major damages to its capital Port-Au-Prince and surrounding areas, killed 200,000+, and affected approximately 3 million Haitians. The world watched in shock as the devastation was unfolded in the news reports. The ensuing […]
Interview with the Founder of On the Ground News Reports
This week we interview the Founder of On the Ground News Reports, one of the many alternative news sources that started during the Dudus extradition incident in Tivoli. Within days of launching a Facebook page they have amassed over 10,000 followers. Today they have over 25, 000 followers. In today’s 24-hour news cycle they are providing […]
Interview with Jamaican doll maker, Peni Dyer
Jamaican doll maker, Peni Dyer, is a prize winning artist whose creativity and dedication to detail has earned her many prizes and recognition. She is one of the few figurative artists making porcelain portrait dolls of children from photographs and takes pride in not only capturing the likeness, but the character of her subjects. She […]
Interview with Gabe "Yum" Yumiko the reigning Jamaican Car Sound Competition Champion
This week we interview Gabe “Yum” Yumiko the reigning Jamaican Car Sound Competition Champion. Originally from Japan, her love for reggae brought her to Jamaica where she currently resides. We talk to her about her sound system, her love for the island and the Jamaica Car Sound Competition. Where are you from originally?Japan How did […]
Book Review: Keep On Pushing: Hot Lessons From Cool Runnings
About the bookKeep On Pushing: Hot Lessons From Cool Runnings is a semi-autobiographical motivational book by original Jamaica bobsled team member Devon Harris. In this book Devon has brought together all that he has learned along the way, from his days as a student in Kingston, to his education at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, […]
If You Are Looking For An Opportunity To Help Jamaica, This Is It!!! This Is It!!!
Yes, You Can Make A Difference in Jamaica right NOW and Combine this with a Vacation. Come to Jamaica and do Something for this Beautiful Island. Are you thinking about Jamaica but do not know what to do or where to start? Look no further. Consider doing something a little different. Join Jamaica Volunteer Vacations […]