Jamaican Synchronized Swimmers To Participate In Central American and Caribbean Games
Four synchronized swimmers from Jamaica will participate in the 2015 Central American and Caribbean Games (CCCAN), which begun on June 22. The synchronized swimming events will occur on June 29 and 30. Two officials from Jamaica will also attend. The Jamaican Synchronized Swimmers in the 12 and under category are Nyouka Baugh and Felice Coombs. Maryann Baker will […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Reggae Boyz Historic World Cup Victory
On June 26, 1998 Jamaica beat Japan 2-1 for it first World Cup victory in history in Lyon, France. Theodore Whitmore scored both goals for Jamaica. The team finished 22nd out of the 32 teams. Here are goal highlights from the Reggae Boyz Historic World Cup Victory – Jamaica vs. Japan: –
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending June 26th, 2015
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending June 26th, 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.
Jamaicans React To The Legalization Of Gay Marriage in the United States
Today the United States Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. Social media lit up when the close vote on legalizing gay marriage in the US (5 to 4 decision) was announced. Many Jamaicans on social media voiced their opinion. Here are a few of the reactions from Jamaicans online: I am […]
Jamaicans Named Most Valuable Players in Australia & New Zealand
Two Jamaicans, Romelda Aiken and Jhaniele Fowler-Reid, have been designated as the Most Valuable Players in the Australian and New Zealand Conferences for the 2015 season. This is the third time Aiken of the Mission Queensland Firebirds has been named MVP and her first since 2009, Fowler-Reid of the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel was […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Demonstration of Grace – Part 3
In this our final look at the John 9 narrative, we see Jesus using a secondary medium to facilitate the blind man’s healing. Instead of simply speaking a word, or just touching the man’s eye so he could see, Jesus “spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He anointed the eyes […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending June 26th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- CARICOM RESPONSE TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DEPORTATIONS DEFENDED—06/20/15 Jamaica has defended the way CARICOM responded to the planned deportation of thousands of individuals of Haitian descent from the Dominican Republic. Jamaica is responsible for coordinating foreign policy among the members of CARICOM. According to A.J. Nicholson, Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs […]
Haitian-American Motivational Author Cindy Similien-Johnson Scheduled to be at Haitian-Dominican Unity Press Rally in Brooklyn, NY
Haitian-American Motivational Author Cindy Similien-Johnson is scheduled to join elected officials and community leaders at a Haitian-Dominican Unity Press Rally to be held in solidarity with people of Haitian descent threatened by mass deportation from the Dominican Republic. Born and raised in New York City and proud of her Haitian heritage, Ms. Similien-Johnson said, “Silence […]
Groovin in the Park – New York’s Premier Reggae & R&b Summer Concert Promises to Be Biggest yet, June 28th, 2015
Organizers of New York City’s premier reggae and R&B summer festival, Groovin In The Park are extremely pleased with preparations for the 2015 installment which unfolds at Roy Wilkins Park on Sunday, June 28. With the success of last year’s event which pulled a record 20,000 patrons, the question is can they repeat and deliver […]
Central Park SummerStage & VP Records Team Up for 35th Anniversary Concert, Jun 27th, 2015, New York
VP Records has teamed up with SummerStage to celebrate the label’s 35th year in business. From VP’s artist roster, reggae stars Maxi Priest and Gyptian as well as soca royalty Bunji Garlin and Fay Ann Lyons will take the stage in NYC’s Central Park for this momentous occasion. DJs Bobby Konders and Jabba of Massive […]
