New York, NY - “My personal journey has taught me that the greatest gift we can give to others is to give of ourselves. And this is why my doing precisely that- whenever and however I can- has become my life’s primary mission.”
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Several Jamaicans in the diaspora are amongst the 150 nationals receiving Honours and Awards from the Government of Jamaica for 2024. These distinctions are conferred on individuals who have contributed greatly to the nation in their fields of expertise. As Jamaican citizens living abroad, they have worked tirelessly at nation-building through their work in healthcare, the film industry, foreign affairs, philanthropy, community development, and entrepreneurial development.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – Displacements in this Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country have reached record levels, with nearly 600,000 people forced to leave their homes this year – double the number from last year.
What better way to celebrate your culture than living with the visual and spiritual language of your people! A perfect description of Theresa Roberts, passionate art collector and cultural ambassador for her beloved country — Jamaica.
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Edmund Curtis Bartlett, CD will receive the Order of Jamaica (OJ) award for invaluable contribution to the field of Tourism promoting Human Resource Sustainability & Climate Resilience. He is also being recognised for 40 years of service to the Jamaican government. One of eight to be lauded for their contributions to the country, the Order of Jamaica is ranked fourth in the order of preferences.
Miami Gardens, FL - Dr. Lavern Deer, a dedicated community activist and leader in South Florida since 2009, will be honored with the prestigious U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The award presentation will take place during the "A Night of Jazz in the Gardens" black-tie gala on June 28 at the Omega Center on the Florida Memorial College Campus.
ROSEAU, Dominica – A small but growing number of countries are well on their way to producing all of their electricity from renewable sources. Dominica, in the eastern Caribbean, is planning to join these pioneers and become the first small island developing State (SIDS) to stop using fossil fuels for energy generation.
Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, has extended warm congratulations to Jamaica born Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy on her appointment as the new board chair of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). This historic achievement marks Dr. Dubroy as the first Black female to hold this prestigious position in NACUBO's history.
New York City special education teacher Zachary Tomlinson received the surprise of his career Thursday May 23rd when his vocational skills lesson was interrupted by administrators from his school and the school’s district to inform him that he was a recipient of the “Big Apple Award” for his stellar achievements as an educator. Courtney Rattenbury, the principal of P373K Brooklyn Transition Center and Rachelle Klainberg, the deputy superintendent of district 75, along with representatives from the New York City School’s Chancellor’s office presented Tomlinson with the prestigious annual prize which recognizes and celebrates New York City teachers who inspire students to, “...be their best selves, advocate for their future, model equitable learning with high expectations for the diverse and dynamic needs of all students and affirm students’ identities, unique gifts, and genius as well as partnering with families, community members, and community-based organizations.”
ROSEAU, Dominica – Vanessa Winston’s home and business on the island Dominica were destroyed by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Starting from scratch, the mother of four fought back and now, with UN support, she has rebuilt her life.
New York, NY - Jamaican born engineer and community leader Lesleyann Samuel is celebrating a lifetime of volunteer service with her latest accolade - the Kingston College Old Boys Association USA (KCOBA) Community Award for Leadership and Philanthropy.
NEW YORK, NY - U.S. President Joseph R. Biden has appointed Howard Law Professor and Founder of the Garvey-Nkrumah Development Incubator, John Woods, Jr., to the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Panel of Arbitrators and Conciliators. ICSID is the world’s leading international arbitration institution dedicated to investor-state dispute settlement. Professor Woods will serve a six-year term on the Panel, through 2030.
ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica aims to become the world’s first “climate-resilient” nation, and the indigenous Kalinago people are playing a leading role in developing the country and helping its people to thrive in the face of the climate emergency.
