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Local Jamaicans To Cheer On Thompson-Herah
[Written by Stephen Wright] Excitement is building among the island’s Jamaican community in anticipation of cheering on compatriot Elaine Thompson-Herah, the fastest woman alive, when she competes at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday [April 28]. Thompson-Herah is only the second sprinter after Jamaican icon Usain Bolt to win the sprint double... Read more of this article
Photos: JAB Hosts Movie ‘Bob Marley One Love’
The Jamaican Association Bermuda [JAB] recently hosted a successful private showing of the movie Bob Marley One Love. “It was very successful as we came together as a community – Jamaicans and Bermudians alike. There was a whole lot of unity.” This is from Destinee Williams-Taylor, the public relations officer from the Jamaican Association,... Read more of this article
Jamaican Association End Of Year Message
The Jamaican Association of Bermuda has wished everyone the best for 2020, and thanked the “many Bermudians and residents who assisted and supported us in one way of another with our projects and initiatives in 2019 and in the past.” A spokesperson said, “Warm Greetings and Very Best Wishes for a Bright and Prosperous 2020 and the... Read more of this article
JAB To Host Annual Independence Cruise
The Jamaican Association of Bermuda’s [JAB] annual Independence Cruise will take place tomorrow night [Sept 10] aboard the Calico Jacks following a rescheduling of the event due to inclement weather on August 26. A spokesperson said, “We invite everyone to come celebrate our 54th year of independence, as well as our historic achievements... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Jamaican Association’s Festival
The Jamaican Association of Bermuda [JAB] staged its annual JAB One Love Jerk Festival on June 12 at the Shelly Bay Community Field in Hamilton Parish under the theme “One Love, One Heart, One People.” The festival – an event aiming to spread love, unity, fellowship and camaraderie – was aired live in Jamaica and across the globe via... Read more of this article
Live Audio: Power 106 Broadcast Of JAB Festival
The Jamaican Association of Bermuda [JAB] is staging its annual JAB One Love Jerk Festival today [June 12] at the Shelly Bay Community Field in Hamilton parish under the theme “One Love, One Heart, One People.” The festival — designed as an event for spreading love, unity, fellowship and camaraderie — is being aired live in Jamaica and... Read more of this article
Jamaican ‘One Love Jerk Festival’ This Sunday
The Jamaican Association of Bermuda [JAB] is staging its annual JAB One Love Jerk Festival on Sunday [June 12] at the Shelly Bay Community Field in Hamilton parish under the theme “One Love, One Heart, One People.” “The JAB One Love Jerk Festival is a family festival with emphasis on the world renowned Jamaican jerk cuisine. Jamaica is... Read more of this article
Photos: Jamaican Association Awards Banquet
The Jamaican Association of Bermuda [JAB] recently held its second Life Members’ Induction and Awards Banquet in recognition of its 28 years of service to the local community and Jamaica. The awards included the Humming Bird Award of Distinction, the Marcus Mosiah Garvey Lifetime Achievement Award, the Lignum Vitae Sports Awards, and the Blue Mountain... Read more of this article
“Celebrating The Past, Embracing The Future”
In recognition of its 28 years of service to the local community and Jamaica, the Executive of the Jamaican Association Bermuda [JAB], under the distinguished patronage of Professor Roy Wright and Senator Joan Dillas-Wright, will be hosting its 2nd Life Members’ Induction and Awards Banquet. The JAB said, “This event will take place on Saturday,... Read more of this article
Jamaica Association Offer $2000 Scholarship
The Jamaica Association of Bermuda [JAB] is accepting applications for the Hazel Christopher Educational Award [HCEA] for the 2015-2016 academic year. The award is valued at USD$2000.00 and is issued yearly to a new recipient living in Bermuda who is of Jamaican lineage and studying at the collegiate level. Through the HCEA, the JAB supports one student... Read more of this article
Jamaican Association’s One Love Jerk Festival
The Jamaican Association of Bermuda [JAB] is staging the JAB One Love Jerk Festival on Sunday, 26th April 2015 at the Shelly Bay Field in Hamilton Parish under the theme “One love, One heart, One people”. A spokesperson said, “The JAB One Love Jerk Festival is a family festival with emphasis on the world renowned Jamaican jerk cuisine. Jamaica... Read more of this article
JAB To Celebrate Jamaica Holiday With Cruise
In celebration of Jamaica’s 52nd Independence Anniversary, the Jamaican Association of Bermuda [JAB] will be hosting the annual Independence Cruise on August 9, 2014, taking celebrants out aboard the MV Bermudian. The cruise will feature entertainment from Magnum Force and Ranger Force, with DJ Jackstain. In acknowledging the holiday, which falls... Read more of this article
Jamaican Association Donates To Hospitals
On August 10, 2013, the Jamaican Association of Bermuda [JAB] in collaboration with Wild Apache Productions held a cruise, “Big Ship Sailing on the Ocean”, to celebrate Jamaica’s Independence Day and help raise money for the hospital both in Bermuda and Jamaica. A spokesperson said, “For the first time, the JAB hosted an overseas live entertainer... Read more of this article
Jamaican Association Mourns Hazel Christopher
The Jamaican Association of Bermuda are mourning the loss of Hazel Christopher, a well known member of the island’s Jamaican community and a person instrumental in the formation of the Association. A post on the Association’s Facebook page said: “Our beloved matriarch of the Jamaican Association (Bermuda) was called home to be with... Read more of this article
Jamaicans Celebrate 50 Years Of Independence
Jamaicans in Bermuda and all over the world yesterday [Aug 6] observed the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence from British rule. Celebrations were compounded as during this same time period Jamaican sprinters are again dominating the Olympics, with Usain Bolt winning the gold medal in the men’s 100m, with his fellow Jamaican Yohan... Read more of this article
