On this day in Jamaican History: Emancipation Park
On this day in Jamaican History: On July 31, 2002 Emancipation Park was officially opened in Kingston, Jamaica. The Park was created to be a symbol of our Freedom to Hope, to Excel and to Be. Emancipation Park is located in central New Kingston the home of corporate Jamaica. Visitors to the park can find some tranquility in […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 31st, 2015
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 31st, 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.
Luv Me, Luv Me: Shaggy Recalls Janet Jackson Wanted Nothing to Do with the Song
When dancehall star Shaggy’s “Luv Me, Luv Me” track was first released in 1998, it was done as collaboration for an album track with Janet Jackson’s and “her people” Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Jackson was not even in the studio with Shaggy as they did their vocals separately for the track. No one expected […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending July 31st, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- LGBT COMMUNITY TO STAGE FIRST OF ITS KIND PRIDE CELEBRATION—07/27/15 While there will be no gay parade during its celebration, the LGBT community plans to present a first of its kind Pride 2015 event to coincide with the Emancipation and Independence celebrations in Jamaica between August 1, and […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Our High Priest
In the Old Testament, worshippers were required to bring a sacrifice to the priest who would offer it up to God on their behalf. Worshippers and their sacrifices could not go directly to God. There always had to be a middleman, the high priest, who was the only one who could enter the Holy of […]
Strike Back Returns for a Fourth and Final Season on Max Prime
From the tropical beaches of Thailand to the towering peaks of the Swiss Alps, Strike Back returns for its ten-episode, fourth and final season on Monday, August 3rd in the Caribbean exclusively on MAX Prime, a channel from the HBO/MAX premium package. All four seasons of the exhilarating, globe-spanning thriller are based on the novels […]
Haitian-American Motivational Author Cindy Similien-Johnson Scheduled to Participate in Brooklyn’s 2nd Annual International Day of Friendship Celebration
Haitian-American Motivational Author Cindy Similien-Johnson was selected to participate as the 2015 Delegate to represent Haiti at Brooklyn’s 2nd Annual International Day of Friendship Celebration. Ms. Cindy, a native of Brooklyn with Haitian heritage, said, “I am proud and honored to represent Haiti at this wonderful event that celebrates diversity and the beauty of true […]
Stephen “Ragga” Marley Kicks off U.S. Tour & Performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live with son Jo Mersa
Stephen “Ragga” Marley – the eight-time Grammy winner and multi-talented singer/songwriter/musician/producer – begins his headlining tour. On Saturday Aug 1, he will hit the stage at country’s largest annual reggae festival Reggae On The River. He continues to perform along the Golden Coast, then travels to Europe for a short stint of festival and club […]
ZJ Chrome Releases “MUSIC WITHOUT RULES” Album
ZJ Chrome’s first studio album MUSIC WITHOUT RULES (MWR) on his independent label CR203 RECORDS is out Friday July 31, 2015. The album is available on all digital platforms worldwide via 21ST Hapilos Digital Distribution. MUSIC WITHOUT RULES sees Chrome teaming up with Jamaica’s top Reggae and Dancehall acts. Chrome has taken time to create […]