MIAMI – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) is awarding more than $130,000 worth of scholarships to nearly three dozen Caribbean students this year. Including the renewal of 12 scholarships awarded to students last year, this academic year will record a total of 34 scholarships funded by the nonprofit group. Seventy people […]
By Derrick Scott WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks says the support that Diaspora organizations have provided over the years, has helped in cushioning the impact of government’s fiscal measures, particularly in critical areas such as health and education. Addressing Members of the Benevolent Missions of Atlanta, (BMA) at a breakfast […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – On Saturday, September 2nd The Grace Scholarship Fund will host its 4th Annual Scholarship Reception Ceremony in Kingston. Ten Jamaican students will be receiving gifts ranging from $65,000 – $127,000JMD. Since its inception in 2014 by Founder and Executive Director Charissa Lawrence, the Grace Scholarship Fund has distributed over $1.2M in scholarships […]
By Derrick A Scott ATLANTA – Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Her Excellency Audrey Marks says “Jamaica is firmly on the path of the true national mission of this generation – achieving and establishing economic independence for our nation and all our people.” Delivering the keynote address at the Atlanta Jamaica Association Independence Ball on […]
By Silbert Barrett KINGSTON, Jamaica – We have just witnessed at lightning speed laws that would impact Jamaican Diaspora dual citizenship status being tabled and under review in parliament arising out of the Economic Growth Council (EGC) report. Of all the other important recommendations, particularly strong anti-corruption laws, none have gotten such attention and priority as […]
By Silbert Barrett KINGSTON, Jamaica – “The Diaspora Vote is a game changer for getting independent candidates elected to the parliament in Jamaica.. this would wreck the two corrupt cousin’s party game plan of alternating power every five years between the crooks.”-Social Media Commentary The power brokers are scared of a politically active Diaspora and have governed […]
PLANTATION – Captains Sean Murray and Colin Gray, pilots from Cape Town, South Africa said, that they had always been fascinated with the beauty of The Bahamas and had dreamed of flying there. They decided to make their dream a reality and combined their trip to The Bahamas with the recent EAA Air Venture Conference in […]
Bridgetown, Barbados – At this year’s CARIFESTA XIII hosted in Barbados, the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) will be facilitating the participation of designers and artisans from across CARIFORUM within their Design Caribbean and Caribbean Essence export promotion platforms. The assistance, in the tune of €50,000 is funded by the European Union (EU) via […]
Kingston, Jamaica – The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is coordinating a series of in-store promotions in London, England to highlight Jamaican natural and organic beauty products, and increase export sales in the UK market. The promotions, to be held at PAK’S Hair and Cosmetics stores, will feature 11 Jamaican companies that aim to export, or increase […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Her Excellency Audrey Marks has urged members of the Jamaican Diaspora in the United States, to safeguard Jamaica’s heritage and “continue to build the Jamaican spirit, vision and ethos for our secured future.” She was addressing members of the Jamaican community and friends of Jamaica in […]
National Black Business Month Spotlight: James Amps, III
FORT LAUDERDALE – International renowned motivational speaker and best selling author James Amps, III rose to national prominence by conveying his message of action to more than 550 worldwide corporate and professional audiences, inspiring them to accept responsibility, and unleash the greatness within. Amps shares a glimpse into his world. Q: What do you love […]
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