Author Archives: G L Laman

 Musical Memories and Merriment   Jamaicans in Atlanta recently held a musical tribute to honor the life and contributions of the late Winston “Merritone” Blake, OD. The event featured DJs, Paul Abrahams, Migrane, Tony Randall, Cold Dice and Greg. Music … Continue reading →

Party leader won tightly fought election in which he campaigned on ending era of austerity, pledging to reduce debt while cutting taxes. Jamaica’s new prime minister, Andrew Holness, has been sworn in after a narrow general election win and vowed … Continue reading →

Jamaican born Professor of Theology and Ethics at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Noel Erskine, is the 2016 recipient of the Atlanta Jamaica Association’s (AJA) Black History Month Award. Professor Noel Erskine, who hails from … Continue reading →

December 13, 2015 There is an e-finance revolution taking place in Africa. It is called e-money or mobile money and it makes use of cell phone technology thereby bypassing brick and mortar banks. In the middle of this revolution you … Continue reading →

Reinforcing the Door Jamb  Atlanta residents are concerned about a recent rash of break-in.  Criminals are finding that it’s quite easy to kick in a front or back door and gain entry to your house. What can you do?  You … Continue reading →

Atlanta’s Glenda Erskine was the guest speaker at the Watford Hill Primary School Alumni Association Banquet. Here is the text of her address. Address Presented to Watford Hill Primary School Alumni Association “ All Hands on Deck” By Glenda Walker-Erskine … Continue reading →

Atlanta Jamaicans can attend two political fundraisers  as Attorney Jewel Scott, Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Atlanta,  and Audley Shaw, JLP spokesman on Finance and Planning kick off fundraisers in Atlanta. Scott who is the former Clayton County District Attorney, is … Continue reading →

   Reprinted from: Minority Report / 少數派報告 by Michael McGaughy Jamaican Twofer: Book Review and Notes In my research and investing I stress three things: people, structure and value.  I look for companies that are controlled and managed by quality people, … Continue reading →

Anthony C. Winkler Atlanta Jamaicans are mourning the passing of Anthony C. Winkler, one of Jamaica’s most gifted and successful writers.  He died peacefully at his home in Dunwoody, Georgia on September 18, 2015. He is survived by his wife … Continue reading →