Jamaica 60 Theme: “Re-Igniting a Nation for Greatness” My fellow Jamaicans, This year marks a very special milestone for Jamaica and provides an ideal opportunity for us to reflect on our journey as a nation. On 6th August 1962, a new day for Jamaica was ushered in with much fanfare, anticipation and hope, buoyed by […]
My fellow Jamaicans, This year we celebrate Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee, our 60th anniversary of Independence, under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’. This aspirational call to action charges our citizens, at home and abroad, to collectively engage more deliberately, and motivate each other more purposefully, towards the realization of our national development goals. As […]
My fellow Jamaicans, This year 2022 marks Jamaica’s 60th Anniversary of political Independence, and 184 years since the Emancipation Declaration of 1838 affirmed full freedom for enslaved people of African descent in Jamaica. In recognition of these momentous anniversaries, Jamaicans from all walks of life have been enthusiastic in their support for the planned series […]
My fellow Jamaicans in the Diaspora and beyond, I am pleased to join you in celebrating the milestone Anniversaries commemorating our 60th Anniversary of Independence and 184th Emancipation of Jamaica-land-we-love. This year as we celebrate our Diamond Jubilee of Independence under the theme “Re-Igniting a nation of Greatness”, I want to implore you to take […]
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica wins the women’s 100m during the Wanda Diamond League 2022, Meeting de Paris (Athletics) on June 18, 2022 at Charlety stadium in Paris, France. (Shutterstock) By WiredJA News Team The Jamaican women have done it again, by producing yet another historic Track and Field clean sweep. This time in the final […]
By Stephanie Korney, Jamaicans Jamaican Olympic champion sprinter and the “fastest man alive” Usain Bolt has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Brunel University in London. Bolt is familiar with Brunel University as he trained there several times during his career, including preparations for the 2012 London Olympics where he won three gold medals. He […]
President Joseph R. Biden recognized Dr. Lindsay for being the first American to be immunized against Covid-19 and her advocacy for health equity.
New York, NY – July 07: , the first person in the United States to receive the Covid-19 vaccination, attends the “Hometown Heroes” Ticker Tape Parade on July 07, 2021 in New York City. (Shutterstock) By Matthew Libassi, Northwell News During a special ceremony held at the White House on Thursday, July 7, President Joseph […]
New Hyde Park, NY – October 6, 2021: Sandra Lindsay, RN speaks to press after receiving COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine booster at Teaching Center LIJ Medical Center. (Shutterstock) By WiredJA News Team MONTEGO BAY July 9, 2022 – Renown economist Professor Donald Harris says the achievement of Jamaican born nurse Dr. Sandra Lindsay, in being awarded […]
London, United Kingdom – June 16, 2007: Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II attends the Trooping the Colour ceremony. (Shutterstock) By Stephanie Korney, Jamaicans.com Jamaica’s Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marline Malahoo Forte, announced in a speech to the House of Representatives on June 7, 2022, that the government plans to make the nation […]
By Delano George Bell, Jamaicans Legendary reggae artist, Bob Marley, was known for his lyrics as well as his vocal talents. Marley put into lyrics many of the problems facing society and issues affecting his own life. He was a keen observer of life, government, social order, and humanity as a whole. Many of his […]