Author Archives: G L Laman

Power 106FM returns to Atlanta

Dervan Malcolm,  Power 106 FM’s Radio host extraordinaire, brings his show back to the ATL this weekend.  He will be doing a Special Promotional Broadcast featuring samplings of Tops Teas and Sipacupa Teas at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill … Continue reading

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Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta announces its formation

The incorporation of the Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta, Inc. (aka JAMCHAM) was formally announced last evening at the Atlanta Jamaican Association’s Independence Ball. The chamber is registered as a non-profit corporation in the sate of Georgia and will operate … Continue reading

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Wayne Golding Sr. Elected to Diaspora Advisory Board

Attorney Wayne Golding Sr. of Orlando has been elected the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board member for the Southern USA. Goldingwas declared the duly elected Diaspora Advisory Board Representative and will immediately assume office having secured the majority of votes from a final … Continue reading

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Grant-Bryan Center featured in Neighbor newspapers

   Dr. Elaine Bryan looks on as Nki Amu speaks to fellow students Dr. Elaine Bryan, Microsoft Education Partner and President of Global Education Consultants Group was featured in the Atlanta News Papers on Wednesday, August 6. The story was also … Continue reading

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Three Candidates Vie for Diaspora Advisory Board Position

      L-R:  Wayne C. Golding Sr. Courtney McFarlane and Fort Alexander A. Williams The three candidates vying for the position of Diaspora Advisory Board Member for the Southeastern USA  are:  Atlanta’s Courtney McFarlane; Orlando’s Wayne C. Golding Sr. … Continue reading

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Dr. Glen Laman Releases New Book on Entrepreneurship

By Derrick R. Wright  Atlanta resident Dr. Glen Laman is well known as a highly respected entrepreneur.  In addition, he is the past president of the Kingston College Old Boys Association, the managing editor for “KC Times” (www.KCTimes.org), a technologist … Continue reading

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Atlanta launch of Jamaican Entrepreneurship at Independence Ball

  Former Ambassador to the US Audrey Marks with the Author at UWI Launch  The official Atlanta launch of the book, Jamaican Entrepreneurship: A review of the Characteristics, Traits and Ideas underlying the success of some of the island’s most accomplished … Continue reading

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Updated: Chronology of Events for Hon. Vin Martin’s Funeral

In lieu of flowers the family of the late Vin Martin is asking that you please make your donation to Mr. Martin’s favorite charity, Atlanta Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee, 4910 Jonesboro Road, Suite 701, Union City Ga., 30291-7801.  Point of … Continue reading

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Former Consul General Vin Martin Has Died

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

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Mr. Richard Byles, president and CEO of Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd will be the guest speaker at the AJA Annual Independence Ball and Scholarship Awards.

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

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