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Jamaicans in the US demand answers in death of Maurice Gordon

Gordon, a Jamaican-born US citizen, was shot fatally by Sgt. Randall Wetzel a white New Jersey state police trooper on the Garden State…

  • | Diaspora, International

Caribbean American Heritage Month in Massachusetts launched

The virtual launch, hosted by the Authentic Caribbean Foundation (ACF) in association with The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), was held…

  • | Diaspora

Born to Serve: Jamaican Shirley Nathan-Pulliam dedicates life to nursing field in USA

After recurring complications from rheumatic fever, Nathan-Pulliam was hospitalized for three months at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH).…

  • | Diaspora

US Chamber of Commerce: COVID-19 crisis offers opportunity for Jamaica in supply chain to US

Speaking on Wednesday at a webinar hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica, Herrington gave as an example, the fact that the US…

  • | Business, Diaspora

Annual Old Harbour & Friends Association Spring Ball cancelled

Organisers of the prestigious charitable fundraiser were forced to cancel this year’s event in light of the ongoing global coronavirus…

  • | News, Diaspora

Karlene Largie: Veteran Jamaican dance teacher reflects on her journey

Leaving her audiences spell-bound, her artistic expressions, helped to define her character and lifestyle, throughout her adult years. …

  • | Diaspora

Diaspora group, JAHJAH Foundation, donates US$15,000 worth of machines to hospitals in Jamaica

The machines were handed over during an official presentation ceremony, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel Tuesday.

A BIPAP machine is…

  • | Diaspora, Health

More children benefit from US-based Jamaican promoter’s back-to-school treat

Over 50 school bags packed with books, pencils, pens, rulers and other items were distributed by Cardoza at the…

  • | News, Diaspora

US resident from Old Harbour donates back-to-school items to native community

Newman, 39, migrated to the United States five years ago and always wanted to give back.

“Always remember where you coming from…

  • | Diaspora

UK’s Seanie T drops new album featuring Jamaican reggae artistes

The 13-track album was released July 19 and is available on vinyl, CD and digital.

The collaboration with Chezidek is titled More of…

  • | Diaspora, Entertainment

Charity golf tournament raises CAN$6,000 for Boys’ Town Jamaica

The event, now in its 16th year, was sponsored by JN Bank and gives members of the community a chance to unite in a game of golf in order to…

  • | Diaspora, Sports

Inspired Jamaican couple publishes powerful motivational children's book

The couple says the idea for the book came after not finding sufficient positive content within the…

  • | Diaspora, Education

Great savings at Bay Gardens Resorts for St Lucia Festival

The August 23 to 25 festival features well known local, regional and international artists, including St.…

  • | Diaspora, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Jamaican gives back through US medical mission

The event, which was held on June 28, enabled persons to access several key services.

These…

  • | Diaspora, Health

A class act | Old Harbour family revels as relative Rushena Rose conquers USA academic frontier

Undoubtedly it was one of his proudest moments after witnessing his one and only sister graduating from Montclair State University in the US…

  • | Diaspora, Education

Old Harbour charity celebrates silver jubilee, targets 2,000 Jamaican kids this year

What started out in 1994 as a simple Christmas treat for 40 children in tiny community of Bodles – a five-minute drive west of the Old…

  • | Diaspora, Education