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Educational leadership redefined and reimagined

When major changes occur, such as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the adoption of new educational standards, the implementation of new…

  • | Diaspora, Education

Spring Village diaspora committed to needs of community

The Spring Village Association is a charitable organization formed by residents from a community of approximately 5,000 people in south west…

  • | Diaspora

James Bond restores razed Jamaican jerk centre

The film was launched in April 2018 at the Goldeneye estate in the neighbouring parish, St. Mary, which was the home of James Bond creator,…

  • | News, Diaspora

Former US Marine from Old Harbour dedicates his life helping others combat mental health

Meet Samuel King, who spent much of the first half of his early life in Jamaica growing up in Old Harbour, once a rustic fishing village on…

  • | Diaspora

Let’s make history herstory

Women’s stories are eternal accounts for all of us to garner personal courage for our own lives.  In reality, women have…

  • | Commentary, Diaspora

Rev. Dr. Agorom Dike of Jamaica reacts to US President’s award

As international coordinator for the White House Prayer of Our Nation, Inc. Dr. Dike organizes the Caribbean and African International Faith…

  • | Diaspora

Jamaican Canadian groups respond to travel ban

Reacting to a rise in Covid19 cases as well as the discovery of new variants of the virus in the country, the Justin Trudeau-led government…

  • | News, Diaspora

Rachel Dolcine: The US-based philanthropist committed to at-risk Jamaican communities

Today, this accomplished Jamaican has achieved her heart’s desire, having made successful forays into numerous and diverse spheres of…

  • | Diaspora

Jamaica Diaspora back-to-school supplies drive to benefit 1,500 children

Last week, JDTAN chairman Leo Gilling shared images of numerous boxes of packed school items being prepared for shipping to Jamaica.

  • | Diaspora, Education

Build our power as well as protest

In the History of Policing in America, author Gary Potter explains that the first formal slave patrol was created in the Carolina…

  • | Commentary, Diaspora

The Jamaica Diaspora Health Taskforce rolls out online seminar series

The Jamaica Diaspora Health Taskforce (JDHT), part of the Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network (JDTAN), is seeking to add value to the…

  • | Diaspora, Health

Jamaica 58th Independence: National strength through adversity

In the 58 years that have followed, Jamaica has shown her prowess with her domination of track and field, holding the record for the highest…

  • | Commentary, Diaspora

Jamaicans in Canada to mark 58th Independence with three-day virtual festival

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this year’s celebrations will be held virtually. But in the spirit of this year’s…

  • | Diaspora

How we can improve Jamaica Festival Song competition

he last time I was so excited about Festival was 1984, which was also the year I migrated. I left the excitement of Festival when I left…

  • | Commentary, Diaspora

Jamaica Diaspora task force to host virtual education summit

“The summit is highlighting significant areas of education as we embark on fulfilling the objectives of Jamaica’s 2030 vision,…

  • | Diaspora, Education

The Diaspora movement, a walk down memory lane

When I shared the letter among my friends in Los Angeles at the time, no one knew what it meant and frankly, they didn’t care. Our…

  • | Commentary, Diaspora