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
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