Jamaican Diaspora Magazine

Ode to the coconut that we eat, drink and use its oil in so many ways: fiber content, controls diabetes, nutritious and healthy and fights cancer. However we have not been able to corner the market and maximize its full potential.

Multiple streams of income is no longer an option, it is a necessity. Entrepreneur must be a way of life for islanders and diasporans. No longer are companies hiring for 40 years. Flexibility is the new paradigm in the working world. In today’s working world many companies are only employing part time or contracting the work. This edition will provide some guidelines on how to employ yourself when no one else will give you a job.

Why is Jamaica a unique place? We create such unique people. This edition will tell you about Jamaicans in the field of ice hockey. What is the Jamaican connection to ice hockey? During slavery in Jamaica, many slaves rebelled; they were often shipped to Nova Scotia Canada as a form of punishment.

Afro textured hair has the most styling options in comparison to any other racial group. This edition we values its uniqueness, celebrate and elevate natural Black hair.  Natural Black hair is a billion dollar industry that generates revenue for their communities, who do not support the Black community anywhere on this planet.  Let us to tap this niche and become entrepreneurs. One’s value is not created by taking on the beauty standards of someone else. It is time to love authentic Black hair.

There is no force like success, and that is why the individual makes all effort to surround himself throughout life with the evidence of it; as of the individual, so should it be of the nation.

-Marcus Garvey-

Jamaican music, food and beaches are world renowned. What really make this county unique are its people. So, why are Jamaicans unique?