Author Archives: G L Laman

Vin Martin Jamaica’s former Honorary Consul to Atlanta and prominent attorney Vin Martin, OD died on July 23 in Atlanta, Georgia, after a long illness. He passed away at the Emory University Hospital, just one week shy of his 71st … Continue reading →

Richard Byles Mr. Richard Byles, president and CEO of Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd and co-chair of the Economic Pro-gram Oversight Committee (EPOC) will be the guest speaker at the Atlanta Jamaican Association’s (AJA) Annual Independence Ball and Scholarship Awards. EPOC is … Continue reading →

  A memorial service in celebration of the life of Bishop E. Don Taylor will be held at Holy Cross Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 28 at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Rev. Dr Barry … Continue reading →

Dr. Basil Waine Kong has written the book, Bad Boy from Jamaica. It is the true life story of Garnett Myrie, a country bumpkin from St. Elizabeth who finds himself as a Cuban soldier  fighting in the Angolan Civil War. … Continue reading →

 The Rt. Rev. E. Don Taylor former Vicar Bishop for New York City and pastor of the  Kingston Parish Church has died.  Bishop Taylor is a former Jamaican Honorary Consul to Atlanta and former pastor of the Episcopal Church of … Continue reading →

Microsoft/GECG has a STEM program for all 12th graders, college freshmen and sophomores with 3.0 or above GPA. For more information, please click on any of the links below:  Riverwood Charter High School (Sandy Springs): http://tinyurl.com/riverwoodGECG  North Springs Charter High … Continue reading →

Health Talk with Dr. Diane MD can now be heard in Atlanta on 1570 AM WIGO on Thursdays at 7-8 pm EST.  It is also aired on FMG Radio Network and Blog Talk Radio. Dr. Diane Thompson is a Jamaican who provides … Continue reading →