Jamaican Canadian groups respond to travel ban
Reacting to a rise in Covid19 cases as well as the discovery of new variants of the virus in the country, the Justin Trudeau-led government…
- | News, Diaspora
Rachel Dolcine: The US-based philanthropist committed to at-risk Jamaican communities
Today, this accomplished Jamaican has achieved her heart’s desire, having made successful forays into numerous and diverse spheres of…
- | Diaspora
Jamaica Diaspora back-to-school supplies drive to benefit 1,500 children
Last week, JDTAN chairman Leo Gilling shared images of numerous boxes of packed school items being prepared for shipping to Jamaica.
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- | Diaspora, Education
Build our power as well as protest
In the History of Policing in America, author Gary Potter explains that the first formal slave patrol was created in the Carolina…
- | Commentary, Diaspora
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