My Mother-in-law gave me a Jamaican nickname I hate, “Fluffy Cakes” – Ask a Jamaican Guy
Q. My Jamaican mother-in-law refuses to call me by my real name. I am a plus size woman who is proud of who I am. She made up a Jamaican nickname and calls me “Fluffy Cakes”. At first it was playful but now it is annoying. – Janet A: You should have nipped it on the bud […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending June 12th, 2015
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending June 12th, 2015. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our archives.
Usain Bolt says he will silence Gatlin in Beijing at the world championships in August
In an interview with Reuters this week Usain Bolt says he is not yet quiet ready to duel Justin Gatlin in the 100 metre but is looking forward to silencing the cocky American in Beijing at the world championships in August. Bolt has limited his races this season as he recovers from an injury-disrupted 2014 while Gatlin has […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Demonstration of Grace – Part 1
To the man this was just another day. Blind from birth, he had never seen a sunrise, the beauty of a flower, the face of his mother, or anything else for that matter. Over the years he had adapted to his disability, years that were undoubtedly fraught with difficulties. In the culture of the day, […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending June 12th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- PRIME MINISTER WANTS EVERYONE TO HELP REDUCE ROAD COLLISIONS—06/07/15 In recognition of National Road Safety Month, Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller gave the keynote address at the Jamaica Gasoline Retailers Association meeting in St. Catherine. She said it was Jamaica’s “ultimate trust” as a society to protect […]
Tim Duncan – Hall Of Fame celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month
“He shoots, and he scores! Standing 6ft 9 inches,Timothy Theodore “Tim” Duncan has led the San Antonio Spurs to multiple championships and is widely hailed as one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. He became the first player in the NBA to be selected to the All-NBA team and All-Defensive team in each […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Bounty Killer
On June 12, 1972 dancehall entertainer, Bounty Killer (born Rodney Basil Price) was born in Trenchtown area of downtown Kingston, Jamaica. Rodney was a child when his family moved to Riverton City (formerly known as Dungle), and finally Seaview Gardens, Kingston. One of nine children to his mother “Miss Ivy” and father, owner of a small sound system, […]
Caribbean Soca Queen Brings Special Show to Miramar Cultural Center
Crowned the undisputed “Queen of SOCA” by fans worldwide, her powerful, emotional vocals and high-energy live shows are legendary in Caribbean music. Alison Hinds will bring all that and more, to the Miramar Cultural Center on Friday, June 19th at 8:00 p.m. for a one-of-a-kind show in celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The show will […]
GraceKennedy to Stage Seventh Education Run Fundraiser
In its continued bid towards nation building, GraceKennedy launched its seventh annual Education Run on June 9 at the company’s Headquarters at 73 Harbour Street in Kingston, announcing that cycling would be a new feature of this year’s event. The GraceKennedy Education Run is the Grace and Staff Community Development Foundation’s main fundraising event. The […]