Author Archives: G L Laman

Atlanta Jamaican establishes Forgive 4 Health Foundation

       Atlanta Jamaican, Dr. Magon Saunders, has established Forgive for Health Ministries in Stone Mountain, Georgia.  http://www.forgive4health.org/ An emerging forgiveness researcher, Magon is particularly interested in how forgiveness impacts the health of minorities, especially African Americans. Dr. Saunders holds a … Continue reading

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Delta begins non-stop service to Barbados

Barbados is expecting a new wave of U.S. tourism thanks to a recovering American economy and the return of a nonstop Delta Air Lines flight to the capital city of Bridgetown from Atlanta starting Dec. 4. Not only is Atlanta a key source market, air links between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International … Continue reading

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Winkler receives Musgrave Medal

Atlanta Jamaican Anthony Winkler is a 2014 recipient of Jamaica’s Musgrave Medal for his achievements in Literature. The Musgrave Medal is awarded by the Institute of Jamaica in recognition of achievement in art, science, and literature. The medal is named in … Continue reading

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Rochelle needs help to go back home

Imagine your daughter being assaulted then hospitalized in a foreign country away from family and friends. Rochelle who was assaulted during a work program for foreign students in Ohio was hospitalized for an extended period but will be going home soon. … Continue reading

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Jovita Moore to visit the STEAM program at Buckhead Microsoft / GECG

Channel 2 anchor Jovita Moore Calling all High school Seniors and College Students. There are still a few places available in the upcoming fall STEAM program at the Buckhead Microsoft/GECG offices. The program is a unique STEAM (science, technology, engineering, … Continue reading

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Take the JamCham 30 Second Survey

Take the JamCham 30 Second Survey   https://www.surveymonkey.com/jsEmbed.aspx?sm=P08L8Ryhc4r6GdsNofm4dQ_3d_3d  

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Townhall Meeting: The Mapping Project

Please plan to attend the Townhall Meeting to discuss the Mapping Project. Guest Speaker: Honorable Arnaldo Brown Minister of State for Jamaica Other special guests include Honorable Franz Hall, Consul General of Jamaica, Mr. Wayne Golding, Sr., Diaspora Advisory Board … Continue reading

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Kool Runnings celebrates one year in Norcross with Street Dance

The popular Jamaican eatery, Kool Runnings, is marking one year in its Norcross location by hosting a street dance on Saturday, September 27th, 2014. A fixture for many years on Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain, the famous landmark and hangout … Continue reading

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Jamaica’s Finest Voices from the Past and Present Resonated at Reggae Sumfest 2014

 Written By Nicholas E. Ford[1]  Dancehall night For a large majority of Reggae Sumfest goers who gather in Montego Bay, Jamaica annually to enjoy the ‘Greatest Reggae Show on Earth’, Dancehall night has without question been a must attend calendar … Continue reading

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Jewel Scott Appointed Honorary Consul for Atlanta

Attorney Jewel Scott has been appointed as Jamaica’s Honorary Consul at Atlanta, with effect from 26th August 2014. As Honorary Consul, Mrs. Scott will provide consular services to Jamaicans and persons wishing to visit Jamaica, and to promote the development … Continue reading

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