Jamaica- 1864-1912 Early Jamaican Professionals’ you may not know about!

Jamaica is known to produce innovators, that some call dreamers. Men and women who defy the odds to fulfill their passion in various disciplines. Recent news about the Jamaican research team’s (Dr. Henry Lowe & Dr. Joseph Bryant) successful extraction of a powerful anti-cancer compound from the Jamaican Ball Moss (Old Man’s Beard) attests to these Jamaican’s innovation. Thanks to Dr. Joy Lumsden, in the coming weeks BackyardLabrish will share the fascinating history of some early innovators you may not know about. This week the focus is on the trailblazers in the Medical Profession. Join the Labrish in the Backyard as we continue to Celebrate, Enlighten & Preserve the rich diverse culture of Jamaica: ‘Land We Love’