by | Aug 3, 2013 | Jamaica Culture
I recently attended a meeting of the Jamaican Maroons in New York City. The meeting was held at the “Council of the Overseas Maroons” to welcome Colonel Ferron Williams of Accompong Maroons and the Principal of Accompong Primary and Junior High School Mr....
by | Jul 15, 2013 | Jamaica Culture
Maroons in Cockpit Country face boundary challenges. The Maroons in Cockpit Country face boundary challenges. However, their future is bright because of the vision of their people and their leader Colonel Ferron Williams. The Maroons in Jamaica has been faced...
by | Oct 20, 2012 | Jamaica Culture
Jamaica celebrated National Heroes Day on October 15, 2012 by giving recognition to the late Olympian great Herb McKenley. The celebration took place in National Heroes Park where all Jamaican Heroes are laid to rest. Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller led the...
by | Sep 16, 2012 | Jamaica Culture
As Jamaica Sports Minister Natalie-Headley and the Jamaican Government announced plans to celebrate the athlete’s accomplishments in the London Olympics in August 2012, folks continued to be marveled at the success of the athletes over the years. The celebration is...
by | Aug 21, 2012 | Jamaica Culture
Roots, Reggae Summer Jam Roots conscious foundation reggae band Israel Vibration was rocking & scanking (dancing) away in Central Park NYC. The Roots, Reggae Summer Jam took place on Sunday August 19, 2012 in celebration of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary....
by | Aug 19, 2012 | Jamaica Culture
In celebration of Jamaica’s first national hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey Anniversary, August 17, 2012 marks the 125th anniversary since his birth on August 17, 1887 in St. Ann. Marcus Garvey journey came to light in 1907 working as a foreman at the largest printing...
