My Fellow Jamaicans and Friends of Jamaica, As we celebrate another milestone in the remarkable journey of our beloved Jamaica, I extend warm and heartfelt greetings to our vibrant Jamaican Diaspora across the 33 states served by the Consulate General of Jamaica in New York, and to our friends in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. This […]
By jamaicans.com | Photo Courtesy: Abbott Elementary ABC Network November 25, 2024 – Renowned actress, singer, and advocate Sheryl Lee Ralph, OJ, has been named 2024 Person of the Year in the Jamaicans.com Annual Best of Jamaica Awards, marking a milestone in the 25th anniversary of this prestigious recognition. Known for her exceptional talent and deep Jamaican heritage, […]
By Leo Gilling | Editorial Credit: Orenthomasphotography / shutterstock.com I find it perplexing that there is a proposal to diminish the significance of commemorating Emancipation and Independence Day in Jamaica. Who would have the audacity to minimize the importance of Emancipation Day, a day that symbolizes the freedom of enslaved Black people and their journey […]
By Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Osborne, Navy Office of Community Outreach | Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sierra Garcia SUFFOLK, Va. – Master Chief Petty Officer Kadesha Perry, a native of Jamaica, New York, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Network Warfare Command (NAVNETWARCOM). Perry graduated from Queen Gateway to Health […]