Author Archives: G L Laman

Something wonderful is taking place at the Watford Hill Primary School; it should be a model for the Jamaican Diaspora. The Watford Hill Primary School was established in 1896, is owned by the Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) and is located … Continue reading →

  Kaci Fennell wearing “Jamania” Miss Jamaica Universe, Kaci Fennell,  wows the crowd in her National costume  entitled “Jamania”  at the Miss Universe 2014 competition in Miami.  It speaks to the unparalleled fire and tenacity of the Jamaican spirit.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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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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 →

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 →