Diaspora
Jamaican charity Pollyanna Project Inc. marks 30 years with New York gala
Posted: Monday, February 19, 2024 - 15:41
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Atop Terrace Park’s fourth floor inside the glitzy Crystal ballroom, over 150 people marked the occasion in opulent style.
The night,...
Jamaican Hartley Matthews tells the tale of his roots through ‘Cultural Kaleidoscope’
Posted: Monday, February 5, 2024 - 12:30
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However, our ability to tell tales covers not only our oral or even our musical ability but encompasses our visual connectivity as well....
‘An honour and privilege’ for Old Harbour-born Dr Odette Thomas
Posted: Monday, January 8, 2024 - 12:25
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Still a fledging foundation, as it was formed during the covid-19 pandemic, Dr Thomas and her team treated staff at the primary institution...
Dunce culturalism a threat to good education
Posted: Monday, September 11, 2023 - 18:09
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Attacks on the education system in an attempt to dumb down a nation should not be tolerated. Policies should be in place to protect and...
Greater Toronto Area: A vast and well-developed Jamaican ecosystem
Posted: Monday, August 28, 2023 - 12:01
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I have viewed the impact of many of these organizations from a personal and global perspective. The JCA in Canada, however, is a different...
Old Harbour & Friends celebrate Family Day in Queens, NY
Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2023 - 14:52
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The picnic brought together Jamaicans from other communities as well who have been supportive of the annual reunion organized by the Old...
TagHeart Foundation delivers heartfelt gesture to Old Harbour Primary
Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2023 - 14:38
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The US-registered charity was making its second voyage to Jamaica, following its debut tour last year visiting Marlie Mount Primary and...
Pollyanna Project, founded by Jamaican Donna Moore, treats hundreds in Ghana
Posted: Sunday, July 23, 2023 - 10:17
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Recently, the US charity group founded 29 years ago by Jamaican Donna Moore, journeyed to the Volta region in Ghana, providing aid to some...
Prominent Old Harbour diaspora group fetes hundreds in home town
Posted: Sunday, July 9, 2023 - 13:00
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The occasion forms part of a series of events commemorating the group’s 30th year of existence as a charity organization.
Held on the...
Kwame McPherson: 2023 Commonwealth Short Story winner ‘knew I was onto something good’
Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 06:16
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The renowned Jamaican poet, novelist, editor, proofreader, literary coach and book mentor strategist first attained the prestigious win for...