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The Double Standard: Reflections on Celebrities, Race, and the Law October 16, 2024 1:42 am South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling Sean P. Diddy CombsSOUTH FLORIDA – In light of recent events, particularly the Bill Cosby case and the legal issues Sean P. Diddy Combs is facing, I have been reflecting on the justice system and the public’s interactions with celebrities …
Toronto Police Officer: Stacy Clarke – Our Living Legend August 30, 2024 12:44 am South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling Stacy Clarke TORONTO, Canada – In a recent social media statement, I compared Stacy Clarke, the Superintendent of Toronto Police who was recently sanctioned for misconduct, to the national heroes of her homeland, Jamaica, Paul Bogle, and …
Diaspora members to execute projects across Jamaica for Diaspora Day June 18, 2024 4:54 pm The Caribbean National Weekly Fourteen impactful projects are set to be executed across several communities in Jamaica on Diaspora Day of Service this Thursday, June 20. These projects, encompassing medical missions, community development, and educational initiatives, will mark the …
14 Projects for Diaspora Day of Service June 18, 2024 2:08 pm Jamaica Information Service Fourteen projects will be executed in several communities on Diaspora Day of Service on Thursday, June 20. The projects, which cover medical missions and community development and educational initiatives, will conclude the 10th Jamaica Biennial Diaspora …
Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network Announces 9th Annual Education Summit & Gala May 27, 2024 12:46 am South Florida Caribbean News MIAMI – The 9th Annual Education Summit & Gala will be held in Coral Gables, Miami, from May 28 to June 1, 2024. The Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce’s Action Network is thrilled to announce the 9th Annual Education Summit & Gala, a momentous event set …
Leo Gilling: Diaspora Cannot Solve Jamaica’s Crime Problem May 18, 2024 4:02 pm South Florida Caribbean News SOUTH FLORIDA – A few weeks ago, I wrote an article that was published. I am following up on an excerpt from that article, which stated that: “To offer direct assistance to law enforcement, the Diaspora should also acquire advanced knowledge in criminal …
Commentary: Leo Gilling Takes A Trip Down Reggae Lane May 4, 2024 9:24 pm South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA – Daddy U-Roy credited Count Machukie’s incredible contribution to reggae, toasting over early American songs. Count Machukie toasted his way into the hearts of dance fans. Reggae music, a synonym for Jamaican music, …
Opinion: Crimes Prevention Strategies and the Role of the Jamaican Diaspora May 1, 2024 10:36 am South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA – Recently, I was on a call exploring the intricacies of Diaspora engagement. In My preparation for the dialogue, I wanted to make sure I could explain Diaspora Engagement before I went on the show. Three of the more popular …
OpEd: Jamaica Diaspora Conference is Exciting, But Some Systems Need Fixing April 24, 2024 2:27 am South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA – At this time, every two years, tension rises among members of the Diaspora who are actively involved in Diaspora engagements and planning to attend the Biennial Conference. It’s been twenty years since the first Biennial …
Opinion: Is it too late to fix the Jamaican diaspora? April 18, 2024 3:03 pm The Caribbean National Weekly Older Jamaicans, raised in Jamaica may be familiar with the saying: “Wha gaan bad a mawning, caan come good a eveling.” (What began badly cannot be corrected later). This saying seems to describe the current challenges surrounding the Jamaican diaspora and …
International Women’s Day: Much More Work is Needed in The Advancement of Women in Jamaica March 8, 2024 1:51 pm South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA – Democracy works best when one side wins with 51% and the other with 49%. If the results of an election are overwhelmingly one-sided, it gives one side too much power, which can lead to autocracy. It is worse if autocracy …
OpEd: Bob Marley Deserves National Honors February 4, 2024 9:31 pm South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA – While I understand Jamaicans’ love for a good, emotional legacy from our National heroes, Bob Marley is just as good a representative of our people as our heroes, Sam Sharpe, Nanny, George William Gordon, Alexander Bustamante …
Opinion: Crime in Jamaica is Like a Metastasized Stage-Four Cancer of the Pancreas December 23, 2023 2:05 pm South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA – Leaders are not without blame for painting a picture that crime is easily solvable. Not so. Problems like high crime built up over the years do not disappear at the stroke of a wand. No matter how much money is Infused. If it …
Oracabessa High School to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Banquet December 13, 2023 6:21 pm Jamaicans.com On December 17, 2023, Oracabessa High School located in the Parish of St Mary, will mark its 50th anniversary with a banquet on its campus. The banquet ceremony will be hosted by Leo Gilling, one of the first Grade 7 students to attend the school at its …
Jamaica’s School Violence Crisis: Why It’s Happening? October 6, 2023 2:09 am South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA – Against the backdrop of two separate school incidents, including students at two different schools, I write this article as a concerned educator who truly cares about the teaching-learning environment. The two incidents …
Commentary: Dunce Culture in Jamaica Root of Crime September 10, 2023 12:41 pm South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA -Prof. Neville Ying reminded me of a United Nations quote about the expectation of education in an article published this week in the Jamaica Observer: “Learning to learn, learning to do, learning to live and work with others, …
How Effective is Jamaica at Dealing with Rape and Sexual Assault? September 5, 2023 12:56 am South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA – Of the countries globally, and with the 2010 national report of rapes, Jamaica ranks 22nd with 24 rape incidents per 100,000 citizens. The JCF recorded approximately 6,600 rape incidents between 2011 and 2020, with about 3, …
The Greater Toronto Area: A vast and Well-developed Jamaican EcoSystem August 27, 2023 9:10 pm South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA – In Los Angeles, California, there is the Jamaica Awareness Association of California, the most impactful Jamaican nonprofit organization on the West Coast. In New York, there is the Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (UJAA …
JDTAN’s 8th Annual Education Summit Closes with Spectacular Gala in Miramar on Jamaica Diaspora Day 2023 July 15, 2023 5:26 pm Jamaicans.com The Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network (JDTAN) recently held its 8th annual Advancements in Education Summit, which hosted 100 participating educators in Miramar, Florida. The 2023 JDTAN Education Summit—themed, “Advancing our passion for teaching …
Jamaican educators in Florida for eighth annual Advancements in Education Summit June 15, 2023 4:03 pm The Caribbean National Weekly More than 100 Jamaican educators have arrived in Florida for the eighth annual Advancements in Education Summit which started on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Florida Atlantic University, Davie Campus. The event is held under the theme: “Advancing our …
Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network announces 8th Advancements in Education Summit May 11, 2023 4:01 pm The Caribbean National Weekly The Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network (JDTAN) has announced the 8th annual Advancements in Education Summit 2023. The Summit is the Network’s flagship event that will host 100 educators arriving from Jamaica to attend various workshops, panel …
Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network (JDTAN) 8th Annual Education Summit to be held in Miramar May 7, 2023 9:43 pm South Florida Caribbean News SOUTH FLORIDA – The Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network (JDTAN) proudly announces the 8th annual Advancements in Education Summit 2023. The Summit is the Network’s flagship event that will host 100 educators arriving from Jamaica to attend various …
Education summit to feature inaugural charity gala May 6, 2023 7:30 am The Gleaner The Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network (JDTAN) is to host its 8th annual Advancements in Education Summit 2023. Under the theme, ‘Advancing our passion for teaching and learning: Rediscovering our Why’, the education summit runs from June 13 to 16, …
What Makes A Diaspora Leader Effective March 4, 2023 1:36 pm South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA – Being effective as a Diaspora leader is not an overnight chore, nor is it a ready-made acceptance. As in anything else, a job, expertise, and advanced education, becoming a Diaspora leader requires learning, practice, …
A Message of Clarification to Jamaican Diaspora Leaders, Families, and Friends March 3, 2023 4:15 am South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA – Sometimes, clarifications are necessary when I speak or write on matters relating to Diaspora engagement. People ask why there is so much confusion about the governance of Diaspora organizations and the government of Jamaica. …
5 Questions with Rukie Wilson, Candidate for Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Northeast USA January 18, 2023 3:32 am Jamaicans.com Rukie Wilson is a Juvenile Justice Practitioner based in Washington, DC. She is a proud Howard University alumna with two bachelor’s degrees, one in Political Science and the other in Administration of Justice. She holds a Master’s of Business …
Opinion: Early Childhood Education is the key to “Ward-Off” Adolescent Criminal Actions in Jamaica November 6, 2022 9:35 pm South Florida Caribbean News by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA – When Jamaica’s Commissioner of police announced that 875 crimes were committed by children between the ages of 15 and 17 between 2019 and 2022, and the makeup of these crimes are murders, shootings, rapes, break-ins, …
Jamaican-Born Doctor, Garfield Clunie, to Lead National Medical Association in United States August 28, 2022 12:07 am Jamaicans.com Dr. Garfield A.D. Clunie, an expert in women’s health and health equity, is the new head of the largest and oldest organization of African American physicians in the United States, the National Medical Association. Dr. Clunie has been with the organization …