As Jamaica proudly celebrates its Independence Day, Dr. Monica Sanchez, Founder and CEO of the Miss Caricom International Foundation (MCIF), is extending heartfelt congratulations to the Jamaican people while commemorating a landmark moment for the Caribbean community in New York. In a vibrant Independence Day message, Dr. Sanchez honors Jamaica’s enduring legacy of freedom, resilience, culture, and global influence. Her tribute reflects the nation’s inspiring journey and recognizes the tremendous contributions Jamaicans have made around the world in music, business, sports, education, the arts, and public service. This year’s celebration carries even greater significance with the inaugural Jamaican Parade in…
Author: Eileen Shapiro
Irene Michaels has once again landed on the nominee list for the Josie Music Awards, this time with two nods heading into the 12th Annual ceremony: Artist of the Year – Pop/Pop Rock, and EP of the Year – Pop, for her project Golden. The awards will be presented September 20, 2026, at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, one of independent music’s most storied stages. For Michaels, the double nomination extends a run of recognition from the Josie Music Awards that stretches back several years, including a prior win for Pop Single Song of the Year for her…
Wife, mother, daughter, lover of all things literary, Kim Greer has been a storyteller her entire life. From her early days narrating school plays to penning short stories as an angsty pre-teen, Kim’s passion for connecting audiences with a good read has bled into all facets of her life. A journalist by training, Kim holds a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Virginia and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University. She began her communications career as a business reporter for The Poughkeepsie Journal and later joined Crain Communications, an international publisher of business/trade magazines. In…