By Staff Writer, Jamaicans.com | Editorial credit: April Visuals / shutterstock.com Shaggy, the reggae legend behind timeless hits like It Wasn’t Me and Angel, is proving once again why he remains one of Jamaica’s most enduring musical icons. His latest project, “Mr. Symphonic,” blends the rhythmic heart of reggae with the grandeur of a symphony orchestra, creating a unique […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans.com | Photo credit: Jamaicans.com Dr. Afua Cooper, a Jamaican-Canadian historian, poet, and scholar, has been honored with the Order of Nova Scotia, the province’s highest distinction. This recognition celebrates her exceptional contributions to literature, Black Canadian studies, and community building. Here are five key things to know about this trailblazing figure: […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans.com | Photo credit: Jamaicans.com Jamaican-American Alrene Richards Barr has been awarded the Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her lifelong commitment to service and global community empowerment. Reflecting on the honor Ms. Richards Barr told the Jamaicans.com team: “I am honored to receive the Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, […]
By: NYS Office of the Comptroller State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report that showed nonprofit organizations in 2022 provided 1.3 million jobs to New Yorkers, just over 1 in 6 private sector jobs in the state. While the number of nonprofits increased nationally between 2017-2022, they declined in New York and the number […]