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Captain Smith
Our Stories

The Watch Stands Relieved for Captain Smith

The career of Captain Janice Smith has anchored one last time. After 34 years of service, Captain Smith will be a civilian. A new phase and a new day dawns. We celebrate this trailblazer and wish her all the best.

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chocolate Milk
Our Stories

Chocolate Milk: Beverage from our Rock

Chocolate milk, one of the world’s most renowned beverages, was originated in Jamaica. However, the account of its discovery, which gives credit to an Irish botanist, has been called into doubt. Both European and local hypotheses are presented in this article. Tell us which one you believe.

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Jamaica Way
World View

Never lost in NJ on Jamaica Way

Jamaica is at it again with our firsts. This time the first is recognising the continuous, positive impact that Jamaicans have in Paterson, New Jersey. Its located on the corner of Amistad Park, which carries rebellious history. What was once named Veerland Avenue is now called Jamaica Way.

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Janice Smith
World View

Captain Janice Smith Making Waves Again

The Military Sealift Command Atlantic has changed hands. Jamaica’s daughter, Commander Janice Smith has become the new Chief of Staff for the MSC headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia. Good News Jamaica joined the celebration.

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World View

Nina Cooke John – Designer of Harriet Tubman Monument

Jamaican architect Nina Cooke John will be designing the new Harriet Tubman monument mounted in Newark, New Jersey. The Tubman monument will replace a statue of Christopher Columbus, which officials removed from Washington Square.

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Diaspora
World View

The 16th Annual Diaspora Day

Happy Diaspora Day!

June 16th is observed as Diaspora Day. Celebrated annually by Jamaicans at home and abroad, Diaspora Day was first commemorated in 2005 following a recommendation made at the 2004 staging of the Jamaica Diaspora Conference.

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