[ORLANDO] – Today marks the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s inauguration, and thanks to the Biden Administration’s efforts, Florida’s economy has experienced dramatic improvement over the past year. Despite constant opposition and obstruction from Florida Republicans, including Senator Rubio and Governor DeSantis, the Biden Administration has gotten hundreds of thousands of Floridians back to work, passed […]
[NEW YORK] – Education Solutions International (ESI), in partnership with the Union of Jamaican Alumn Associations (UJAA) (USA), Inc. and Jamaica Diaspora Northeast USA, presents a three-part seminar called “Towards a More Perfect Education”. Join us on Monday, January 24, 2022, from 4 pm to 6:30 pm, EST for part 1 of the seminar series […]
[MIRAMAR] —Yvette Colbourne, Vice Mayor, City of Miramar, Fl, has been appointed Vice Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2021 Finance, Administration & Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Federal Advocacy Committee. Vice Mayor Colbourne was elected to a one-year term. She will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities. […]
[BOCA RATON] – Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. To commemorate this day and his legacy, the Women of Color (WOC) and Men of Color (MOC) Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) at Office Depot raised funds for Elevate Together™ powered by Round It Up […]
by Derrick Scott [WASHINGTON, DC] – Winsome Earle-Sears was sworn in as the 42nd Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia on Saturday, January 15. The Jamaican-born Ms. Sears is the first woman to serve as a Lt. Governor and the first Black woman to hold a statewide office in the Commonwealth. The oath of […]
[MIRAMAR] —Yvette Colbourne, Vice Mayor, City of Miramar, Fl, has been appointed Vice Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2021 Finance, Administration & Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Federal Advocacy Committee. Vice Mayor Colbourne was elected to a one-year term. She will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities. […]
COVID-19 has brought a huge lifestyle change amongst people and the impact of COVID-19 has changed the way people work, do business and study. From working professionals to students, everyone has made changes in how they perform their work. Students have shifted to online classes but studying from home is not an easy job for […]
A new set of cool glass frames can make a crazy difference to your look. You must have noticed how a glass wearer automatically seems to be more intellectual and elegant. But most of the time, they are just trying to see things clearly through the corrective lenses. Effortlessly cool, right? That’s because glasses can […]
[BRIDGETOWN, Barbados] – Dr. Yesu Persaud, one of the most influential people in the Caribbean rum industry over the past 60 years, has died at the age of 93. Dr. Persaud made an indelible impact on both Guyana’s rum industry and the Caribbean rum industry, as a whole. In 1975, he became the Executive Chairman […]
[KINGSTON, Jamaica] – Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, today in Madrid, Spain spoke at the official launch of a strategic alliance between international tourism giant, Grupo Piñero which owns Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group private sector arm, IDB Invest, and Banco Popular Dominicano to promote inclusive and sustainable […]
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” – Psalm 46:1-2 by Basil Springer [BRIDGETOWN, Barbados] – To follow on from last week’s new year resolutions, we now focus on reality. For […]
[NEW YORK] – America’s #1 sound, King Addies, has officially planted its flag on Spotify with the recent debut of the ever colossal RudeBoy Choice playlist. The New York City sound system juggernaut’s very first playlist salutes Jamaican music living legends. This includes vintage songs from some of Reggae Dancehall’s most iconic, and original, music […]
[LOS ANGELES] – Whether as a formidable solo artist or in the role of charismatic frontman for legendary, Grammy Award-winning reggae band Black Uhuru for the past 25 years, Andrew Bees has played a significant role in the breaking down of cultural and socio-political barriers that have often kept Jamaican reggae stars out of the […]
[Port-of-Spain, Trinidad] – Humps, bumps and meandering bends are a norm along the way in any artist’s journey to success. For Chaguanas, Trinidad native, Kevin Allan, music and entertainment has taken on varied perspectives over the years. Especially now as he continues to pivot from his former alias, Vetta, and the vibe that accompanied that […]
[BRIDGETOWN, Barbados] – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) remains positive about the continued rebound of the tourism industry even in the face of the uncertainty caused by the ongoing pandemic. Over the past eighteen months, Caribbean destinations, without exception, have shown their resilience in creating strategies for recovery. By incorporating frequently updated travel protocols, and […]
[Port-of-Spain, Trinidad] – Caribbean Airlines Boeing 737-8 aircraft took to the skies for the first time today, January 14. The airline’s Boeing 9Y-CAL maiden jet service departed the Piarco International Airport destined to the Norman Manley International, Kingston, Jamaica. Earlier today Caribbean Airlines hosted a brief ceremony at the Piarco International Airport to launch the new aircraft. […]
Even for repeat visitors, Kenya’s dense wildlife population and diversity always manage to captivate. With over 40 game reserves and national parks, each with various animals, it is easy to see why most visitors always yearn for repeat safaris. Besides being a leading wildlife destination, Kenya also has a myriad birdlife species, making it every […]
[SEATTLE] – Today, Expedia Group released its Traveler Value Index: 2022 Outlook, based on a new study conducted in collaboration with Wakefield Research among 5,500 adults across eight countries, combined with Expedia Brands proprietary data. The findings suggest that after two years of enduring a global pandemic, people value travel and personal time more than ever. […]
[ORLANDO] – Today marks the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s inauguration, and thanks to the Biden Administration’s efforts, Florida’s economy has experienced dramatic improvement over the past year. Despite constant opposition and obstruction from Florida Republicans, including Senator Rubio and Governor DeSantis, the Biden Administration has gotten hundreds of thousands of Floridians back to work, passed […]
[NEW YORK] – Education Solutions International (ESI), in partnership with the Union of Jamaican Alumn Associations (UJAA) (USA), Inc. and Jamaica Diaspora Northeast USA, presents a three-part seminar called “Towards a More Perfect Education”. Join us on Monday, January 24, 2022, from 4 pm to 6:30 pm, EST for part 1 of the seminar series […]
The NBA is filled with some of the best athletes in the world, and throughout basketball history, these athletes have created some amazing moments that are still talked about today. Memorable moments in basketball history include some of the most important moments in the game, such as when Michael Jordan hit his first shot or […]
Watching live sporting events is a growing trend among many sports fans. It is more popular today because, in this digital world, you can watch your sporting event from anywhere. You are no longer stuck to the television as you can enjoy your favorite sport on your internet-enabled mobile device. This is because many online […]
In recent years, the West Indies cricket team has frequently hosted games in Florida, bringing their Caribbean flair to new followers in the Sunshine State. With travel plans likely to be affected at the moment, plans to head back to the US have been put on hold for now but the team has confirmed a […]
Beauty trends keep on changing. As we evolve so does our taste and choices. The perception of beauty in terms of body shape and face has been revolving for ages. In this 21st-century world, where the whole society is out there in social media the rate at which the beauty trends are constantly emerging out […]
An MBA is one of the most demanded alternatives for those seeking to progress in their professional career, focusing on the business field and its management. If you want to know what it consists of, here are the key points. What does the acronym MBA stand for? The acronym stands for Master of Business Administration […]
Many people in their new resolution aim to save their money and even fail in it. Smart people not only think of saving money but also growing them. The high-class mentality instead of looking for ways to save money focuses on strategies to grow money as it is a sure-shot way of getting rich. If […]
COVID has proved that not all jobs and businesses are secure, especially if they do not have a digital or technological element attached to them. If the online classes and the work from home culture have left you with some extra time to engage with your passion, it’s time for you to start a business […]
When the world assumed that the pandemic was slowing down, the pandemic came back stronger to wrap the world in its third wave. COVID news from all across the world can make people anxious, sad and even depressed and therefore, active steps are required to take care of their mental health to have a healthy […]
Denise Hunt Empowers Women Through New Podcast
By: Howard Campbell [AUSTIN, Texas] – Since October, Jamaican Denise Hunt has waxed positive thoughts on “Random Thoughts“, a podcast she hosts out of Austin, Texas. Female empowerment is a big deal for her as a life coach, so too uplifting dark-skinned women. The Kingston-born actress and television personality is unapologetic about her support for […]
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