Seven years ago, the talented Jamaican-born artist, Gavin Jordan, was deeply entrenched in the corporate world, thriving as a certified public accountant. Despite a fondness for art, particularly sketching during his high school…
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Controversy, uncertainty continue to shroud report tabling in House
OPPOSITION member Julian Robinson on Tuesday continued to press House Speaker Juliet Holness to share with legislators the opinion of the Attorney General’s Department on the tabling of reports from the Integrity Commission…
Transport feud
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz and his Opposition counterpart Mikael Phillips on Tuesday jousted over the recent fare increase granted to taxi and bus operators as a spat between the Government and Opposition on…
Jamaican Born Lauderhill City Commissioner Receives United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Leaders Award
The United Nations Association of Broward County Chapter (UNA Broward) announced that Lauderhill City Commissioner Denise Grant, was recognized for her achievements with the Sustainable Development Goals Leaders Award on September 28, 2023,…
Jamaica Takes Center Stage at CTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference
As one of the leading tourism destinations, Jamaica was once again in the spotlight at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO’s) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) that took place in Turks &…
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Poland?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Poland? In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Anthony Dixon. He is a Jamaican…
Airbnb lockout
A row over the operation of an Airbnb in a gated community in Hope Pastures, St Andrew, which has been described as a “nuisance” by residents and was being operated in breach of…
Attorney flaws witness statement in Beachy Stout murder trial
CHRISTOPHER Townsend, one of four attorneys-at-law representing Portland businessman Everton “Beachy Stout” McDonald in his murder trial, on Monday punched more holes in the testimony of Denvalyn “Bubbla” Minott, the second witness in…
Wayne Marshall Responds in Viral Video to Criticisms of his National Award
A number of prominent Jamaicans have taken to social media to react to a comedic TikTok sketch posted by Dancehall artist and Jamaican YouTuber Wayne Marshall. The video that has amassed more than…
Three Jamaicans to Receive Caribbean American Heritage Awards in Washington DC
The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) announced that Jamaicans Michael Blake, Stephen “Cat” Coore, and Jacky Wright will be honored at the 30th Annual Caribbean American Heritage (CARAH) Awards Gala on November 17,…