“…Lila Ikè wastes no time pushing Jamaica’s next wave of reggae forward. Admire the realness.” – NPR “Lila Iké, a singer from central Jamaica whose star is on the rise, h…
The New York State Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (CRTA): Why New York Failed to Pass it in April, And What Comes Next
By Michelle Fields Unfortunately, the New York State Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (CRTA) was not placed on the budget or voted on here in New York in April; in large part, COVID-19 has been ci…
Marijuana and the Music Industry: A Marriage of Creativity and Inspiration
By Michelle Fields It is arguably no coincidence that marijuana and music have walked hand in hand from the beginning of the jazz era, as many of the world’s music legends have commented that marijuan…
Beautiful Minds: Outstanding Women Who Charted Their Own Path Shirley Chisholm
By Kitanya Allen Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United Sta…
Don’t Miss the 7th Edition of The B.I.G. Awards Gala
When we made the decision to launch the Business Innovators & Gamechangers Awards Gala, (B.I.G. Awards Gala) in June of 2013, we were acutely aware that we were entering an arena that was hugely o…
UTech, Jamaica Adjunct Professor Lawrence Williams Receives Patent for Anti-Cancer Drug
Dr. Lawrence Williams displays two of his Guinea Hen Weed pharmaceutical products retailed under the Timeless Herbal Care brand – the Guinea Hen Weed Tonic and Restorative and the Guinea Hen Weed Magi…
“A FAMILY AFFAIR” AFOOT IN UNIONDALE NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY
‘Working to Build a Better Future for our Community’, the Mildred W. Fairclough Foundation (MWFF) was established in July of 2012 in order to bring together and uplift the often under-served Long Isla…
Normadelle Rose
Normadelle’s public persona came to prominence as the Administrator of the Jamaica Gleaner Company in New York. In that position, she enhanced the popularity of the Gleaner (one of the oldest newsprin…
Jennifer P. Lumley
Epitomizing her motto – “Consciously performing above expectations”, Jennifer P. Lumley through word and deed continually proves she is a “Woman for all Seasons.” Having been trained for and hav…
Claudette D. Powell, RN, BSN, MA
Claudette Powell is a registered professional nurse. Her career and experience span over 20 years in home health care administration, encompassing hospital and community-based programs. Claudette’s st…
