Author Archives: glen laman

Twelve finalists vie for the US$8,000 top prize in the USA-based Jamaica International Independence Festival Song Competition (JIIFSC). There are ten finalists from the United States, one from Canada and one from Germany, they are: Ragga Lox – “Reggae Island” … Continue reading →

Foreword by Debra Ehrhardt: Basil Kong and Glen Laman have written 15 charming stories that capture the essence of several typical Jamaican situations in their memorable book, The Hero of Fern Gully and Other Jamaican Short Stories. Jamaica is an … Continue reading →

Reprinted from the KC Times A festival song competition for Jamaicans in the Diaspora was launched on December 18, 2020 by Atlanta KC Old Boy Garfield (Gary) McCook. It employs a five Judge Panel, and it will be a virtual … Continue reading →

Ray Lee, the former owner of the Starapple Grill in Atlanta, has embarked on a new venture in Jamaica with the formation of his new company ARYVVE Technologies LLC. This is Jamaica’s first and only true rideshare company. ARYVVE has … Continue reading →

We regret to announce the passing of former Atlantan, Everton Barrett. He was president of the Atlanta chapter of the Kingston College Old Boys Association for several years. Loved and admired by many, he will be sorely missed. Mabrouk, as … Continue reading →

Patricia Thompson-Reid Atlanta Jamaican Patricia Thompson-Reid recently wrote an article about voting in the time of covid-19 for the Atlanta Journal.  You can check it out at the link below: https://www.ajc.com/opinion/opinion-voting-in-the-time-of-covid-19/H5VAKIOAVVC6DBNWPYXC7FQHYM/

Dr. Karen Russell-Randall Atlanta Jamaican Dr. Karen Russell-Randall is a Morehouse School of Medicine 2020 Faculty Gala Honoree.  Her award is for outstanding pharmacology Faculty member. The faculty Gala gives students the opportunity to celebrate faculty members who have profoundly … Continue reading →

Dr. Megon Saunders We are excited to acknowledge that the National DPP has received the prestigious Hubert H. Humphrey Award for Service to America. This award recognizes employees for their contributions to the health, safety, and well-being of the nation. Congratulations … Continue reading →

Everton Barrett Noted KC old boy and former Atlanta chapter President, Everton “Mabrouk” Barrett,  has published his long awaited memoir which documents his life experiences in the USA. Mabrouk migrated to the USA in December 1971 and attended Brooklyn College … Continue reading →

  Jewel Scott has won election to the Superior Court Judge seat to which Kathryn “Katie” Powers was appointed. The former Clayton County District Attorney took 60%  of the vote in the election held on June 9th, 2020. Jewel also … Continue reading →