Miami-based business leader Barron Channer emigrated from Jamaica to the United States when he was just 8 years old. But he never forgot his roots, nor the love and beauty of that Caribbean island. Today, as a philanthropist and corporate citizen, Channer is determined to give back to the country that helped shape him. Creating a pathway that could bolster the charitable spirit of the Jamaican Diaspora to contribute to the island’s economic, cultural, and educational development is just one example of his altruism.

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti - Gang violence in Haiti has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and many are finding shelter in former schools where belief in the power of education remains strong.

In 2025, as many U.S. organizations recalibrate their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts under public and political pressure, Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown believes a valuable leadership perspective is being overlooked. A nationally recognized organizational theorist, leadership strategist, and founder of kmb Consultancy, Dr. Brown has spent over two decades advising Fortune 100 companies, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations on how to lead change at the intersection of identity, strategy, and systems transformation.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – A Nigerian innovator who turns discarded plantain and banana trunks into hair extensions and fashion products will unveil her work to an international audience at CARIFESTA XV in Barbados.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Alexander Goshen, a Fort Lauderdale-based real estate development and investment firm with projects across Florida and Atlanta, continues to strengthen its executive team with the addition of Verlyn Foley as Vice President of Affordable Housing for its AG Urban division.

It is difficult to write about one whose life has touched so many people. John D Chang was born in Jamaica October 21st, 1940 and passed away on March 3rd, 2025 in Kissimmee, Florida. He was 84 years old and left a legacy.

Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago — Trinidadian-born Shelly-Ann Aqui Solomon, digital strategist, transformational coach, and global business mentor, has been named the winner of the Entrepreneur Excellence Award at the Caribbean POSH Icon Woman Awards 2025. Shelly-Ann was selected from among 24 nominees representing 14 Caribbean islands, an honor that underscores her influence and impact across the region and beyond. 

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Alexander Goshen, a Fort Lauderdale-based real estate development and investment firm with projects across Florida and Atlanta, continues to strengthen its executive team with the addition of Kayon Henderson as chief operating officer.

New York, New York - “I firmly believe that the challenges we experience in childhood can serve as the inspiration for us to do as much as we can to make the lives of others better. Because that is my story.”

Each morning, as the sun breaks over the Caribbean Sea, a quiet ritual begins at one of Jamaica’s most storied wellness sanctuaries. A circle of women steps barefoot onto the mat, the scent of salt and lemongrass in the air, and begins to move—slowly, purposefully, together.

A real estate developer, realtor, and architect, Desiree Faulkner has a passion for building and creating communities. It’s not just about the structures, it’s about working with underserved communities to create pride, safety, and stability.

PORT AU PRINCE. Haiti - Gang violence, political instability and economic turmoil have displaced more than 700,000 people in Haiti, forcing families from their homes with nothing but what they can carry