Alia Atkinson Wins Gold at FINA Swimming World Cup; Named Essence Magazine Top Female Athlete
Jamaican swim champion Alia Atkinson has added to her impressive wins by taking the gold medal at the 2015 FINA Swimming World Cup held in Doha, Qatar. Atkinson defeated Molly Hannis of the United States in the 50-meter breaststroke with a time of 30.55 seconds. This was the fifth fastest time recorded in 2015. Atkinson’s […]
Five Facts on British-Jamaican Actress Naomi Harris who plays Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond film “Spectre”
Born in London in 1976 to a Jamaican mother and Trinidadian father, actress Naomie Harris has appeared in numerous high-profile films, notably the James Bond films “Skyfall” and “Spectre,” where she plays Miss Moneypenny, and “Mandela: the Long Walk to Freedom,” in which she plays Winnie Mandela. While she is well-known for her film portrayals, […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending November 6th, 2015
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending November 6th, 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.
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Dealing With An Anxious Heart
Anxiety. Webster defines it as a “painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an impending or anticipated ill”; “an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one’s capacity […]
A New Generation of Roots, Rock & Reggae Raging Fyah Signs to Dub Rockers
Raging Fyah, one of Jamaica’s leading roots rock bands of this generation, signs to Dub Rockers, the newest imprint from the world’s largest reggae distributor VP Records. The five-piece collective, hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, will release multiple albums on Dub Rockers, which will include publishing and merchandise rights. Their first studio album with label is […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending November 6th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- MORE THAN 100,000 WORKERS IN PUBLIC SECTOR TO RECEIVE CASH BACK—10/31/15 Over 100,000 individuals who work for the Jamaican government will receive cash rewards at certain public establishment through a special program. The Team Jamaica Valucard program, an initiative introduced at the Super Shoppers Fair, allows public sector […]
Jamaicans.com and Partners Bring Caribbean Shows to Primetime TV in South Florida
Starting Monday, December 7th, a block of family-friendly Caribbean lifestyle programming will begin primetime broadcast on South Florida’s BECON-TV (Channel 63 / Comcast 19). Two english-speaking series called Island Stylee and Island Origins will be aired on Mondays from 9:30 – 10:30PM with repeats on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:30 – 9:30PM. Viewers can […]