Remembering Winston Merritone Blake
Winston Merritone Blake, OD passed away on Saturday February 27, 2016 due to what was described as asthmatic complications. An icon in the music industry, he was a record producer, promoter, sound system operator and proud husband of the late Cynthia Schloss. Merritone music was responsible for the production of hits for Hopeton Lewis sixties […]
Soccer Player, Michail Antonio, Chooses England Over Jamaica
Soccer player Michail Antonio, 25, of West Ham said he turned down a chance to play for Jamaica because he is still hoping to represent England. Antonio, a forward, has been a player of interest since his move to the Hammers in September 2015, when he scored six league goals. While England overlooked him for […]
Caribbean Airlines To Serve As Official Carrier For Florida Caribbean Students Association 42ND Leadership Conference At University Of Tampa, Florida
Miami/Port of Spain – March 25, 2016 – Caribbean Airlines, one of the leading regional airlines to the Caribbean, has elevated its annual investment and partnership with the Florida Caribbean Students Association (FCSA) by supporting its upcoming 42nd Leadership Conference. Caribbean Airlines will serve as the official carrier and host of the Conference Keynote Speaker, Alison […]
Conversation with Jamaican Sculptor, Chungknight
Chungknight is a fast-rising sculptural artist based in Kingston, Jamaica. Experiential learning in a wide range of fields has enabled this visual artist to see connections where others seldom do, and this critical skill has infused his creativity and ultimately his art. Are you self-taught or a product of art school? I studied art formally […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending March 25th, 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending March 25th, 2016. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our archives.
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending March 25th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- STUDENTS ANGRY AT TUITION INCREASE AT NORMAN MANLEY LAW SCHOOL—03/22/16 An announced 15.5 percent increase in tuition at Norman Manley Law School (NMLS) has upset students, who will now have to pay $940,812 per year, plus an additional amount of about $14,000 in miscellaneous fees. Carol Aina, principal […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Not this man [Jesus], but Barabbas”
As Jesus stood with Pilate, Pilate looked at Him with disbelief and skepticism. How could this man be the king of the Jews as they had charged? An itinerant preacher moving from place to place in the cities with people who were willing to follow Him was not a crime. More importantly, He was not […]
Day 85 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Tune Up Your Soul at the Trenchtown Reading Center
While visiting Trenchtown to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the birthplace of reggae and rocksteady, and to walk the streets the legendary Bob Marley knew, stop by the Trenchtown Reading Center. This nonprofit, community-based, child-centered cultural and education venue was created to encourage participation in a wide variety of educational activities. The Center is […]
Erin Hackney, founder of Julian Marley’s Brand, JUJU Royal Brand files federal lawsuit for breach of contract
The JUJU Royal Brand, founded by DropLeaf, LLC in partnership with JULIAN MARLEY, SON OF LEGENDARY REGGAE ARTIST BOB MARLEY, has already come under fire for breach of contract on payment to one of its original investors. DropLeaf, LLC is being sued by Erin Hackney, whose family trust, Hackney Family Trust, is an owner of […]
Finalists Chosen for Children’s Gospel Song
Forty-seven junior soloists, ensembles and choirs from across the island competed at the Jamaica Children’s Gospel Song Competition semi-final concert on Sunday, March 20, for a chance to be among the chosen few who would make it into the final round of the competition. The concert, organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) was […]
