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THE NEW YORK JAMAICAN/REGGAE DIASPORA TO ASSIST STORM-RAVAGED DOMINICA!

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston—- River overflows, affecting some homes along its banks, due to the recent Tropical Storm Erika in Roseau, Dominica. Streets across Dominica turned into fast-flowing rivers that swept up cars as the storm pummeled the eastern Caribbean island. From left: Consul General Herman G. LaMont (centre) with officials of Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) – Oswald Brown, Karen Wilson-Robinson, Ayesha Hinds and Irwine Clare— The Jamaican diaspora, in particular, the reggae community, is reaching out in love to support the Commonwealth of Dominica following the devastation and loss of lives caused by Hurricane Erika. Jamaica-born Irwine Clare, who is helping to mobilize support in New York, told The Sunday Gleaner, that “Queens-based Irie Jam Radio, along with Team Jamaica Bickle, will be using the upcoming Irie Jam 22nd Anniversary Festival at Roy Wilkins … Read entire article »

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THE JAMAICA DIASPORA NORTH EAST, ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR ADVISORY BOARD ELECTIONS!

  Jamaica Diaspora North East Announces Nominations for Advisory Board Elections Nominations are now open for Advisory Board Member, Alternate Advisory Board Member and Future Leader representing the Northeastern United States Diaspora Region. Applicants must be Jamaican or of Jamaican heritage and reside in any of the thirty three (33) states that comprise the north east region of the United States. All applications must be received no later than Thursday, October 30, 2014 to info@jamaicadiasporane.com or by mail to JDNE NOMINATIONS 2014, Rev. Patrick G. Perrin, St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2105 Stuart Avenue, Valley Stream NY 11580. For further information and instructions related to the nomination procedures, persons must visit the web site: http://www.jamaicadiasporane.com/ Once nominations are received and the nominations period is closed, the list of candidates will be uploaded to the site … Read entire article »

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THE JAMAICAN DISAPORA IN THE USA, FEELS DISSED AS FBI OFFICER IS NOT CONSIDERED FOR JAMAICA’S POLICE COMMISSIONER JOB

By Gary Spaulding— The Jamaican Diaspora in the United States has signalled that its members are livid over the refusal of the Police Service Commission (PSC) to shortlist Wilfred S. Rattigan, a high-profile officer of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), for the position of commissioner of police. Rattigan is a Jamaican who migrated to the United States and successfully climbed the ladder of the world-famed FBI. In correspondence exchanged among influential activists in the diaspora, members made it clear that they felt that they had been “dissed” by the actions of the PSC, which is in search for a new commissioner to lead the Jamaica Constabulary Force. In a letter dated August 7, 2014, the commission acknowledged receipt of Rattigan’s application to succeed Owen Ellington, whose retirement was abruptly announced two months ago, … Read entire article »

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ACTOR PAUL CAMPBELL TO RECEIVE THE CARIBBEAN HERITAGE AWARD, MAY 26 IN NEW YORK CITY!

ACTOR PAUL CAMPBELL TO RECEIVE THE CARIBBEAN HERITAGE AWARD, MAY 26 IN NEW YORK CITY!

Paul Campbell—-ACTOR Paul Campbell is one of two recipients of the Caribbean Heritage Award, to be presented during the inaugural Oracabessa Festival, at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York, on May 26. Irwin Clare, a stalwart in New York City’s Jamaican community, will also receive an award. Campbell first came to prominence as Priest in the 1997 movie Dancehall Queen. He has had leading roles in films such as The Lunatic, Shottas and Third World Cop. Last … Read entire article »

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TEAM JAMAICA BICKLE TO ESTABLISH A CAVAHN McKENZIE PAVILION AT PENN RELAYS!

TEAM JAMAICA BICKLE TO ESTABLISH A CAVAHN McKENZIE PAVILION AT PENN RELAYS!

  Cavahn McKenzie—- KINGSTON, Jamaica — Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB), a sports organisation which provides support services for Caribbean athletes competing in the annual Penn Relays in Philadelphia, USA, will be establishing  a medical and dental pavilion in honor of the late Cavahn McKenzie. The St Jago athlete was representing Jamaica in the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association Cross Country Championships in Trinidad, when he collapsed and died at the end of his race on February … Read entire article »

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“JAMAICA IS LOSING OUT…NOT ENOUGH BEING DONE FOR PENN RELAYS” SAYS IRWIN CLARE!

“JAMAICA IS LOSING OUT…NOT ENOUGH BEING DONE FOR PENN RELAYS” SAYS IRWIN CLARE!

Not enough being done to capitalise on Penn Relays BY CONRAD HAMILTON—– ONE of the organisations associated with the famed Penn Relays, held in the United States each year, is asserting that Jamaican enterprises, as well as the Government, have failed to capitalise on the major marketing opportunities that the event provides. The Penn Relays, held in the US state of Philadelphia, is the oldest collegiate track meet in America and attracts more than 20,000 track and field … Read entire article »

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