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
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