Penn Relays: Team Jamaica Estimated to bring in over $700,000 in Economic Benefits to the Pennsylvania Region
Team Jamaica Bickle comprises some 400 Jamaican athletes, staff and delegates, and all of them will be staying in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for the duration of the Penn Relays competition. The team’s stay in the county will have an economic impact totaling $726,754, as110,000 spectators are expected to attend the Penn Relays. The team received […]
Peter Tosh Family Launches Cannabis Brand
The family of reggae legend Peter Tosh used the day usually set aside for celebrating marijuana culture by announcing the availability of a Peter Tosh brand of cannabis. On April 20, 2016, the formation of the Peter Tosh Company was announced. The mission of the company is to further the Peter Tosh legacy by providing […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – From the Wall to the Hall
Rahab, the harlot. There she is right there in the Bible’s “Hall of Fame” (Hebrews 11) standing tall, shoulder-to-shoulder as one of two women (Sara being the other) among the mentioned giants of faith. Of her the writer states, “By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending April 29th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICA’S EDUCATION MINISTER MAKES FAMILIES A PRIORITY—04/24/16 Ruel Reid, Jamaican Minister of Education, Youth and Information, said that the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) has developed various initiatives designed to help parents, fix families, and stem child abuse. According to Reid, child abuse reports made to the Office […]
Jo Mersa Marley Releases First Song in over a Year
As the Racers Track Club burnishes its image and its vision as the “Number One Track Club in the World,” the Hon. Glen Mills, OJ, President of the Club, welcomes the opportunity to host the inaugural Racers Grand Prix, scheduled to be held at the National Stadium on June 11, 2016. “The Grand Prix will […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending April 29th, 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending April 29th, 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.
Day 120 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Rockhouse Restaurant
This restaurant on the property of the Rockhouse Hotel overlooks the waters of Pristine Cove and offers a light, modern interpretation of Caribbean classics using local, tropical ingredients. Each breakfast, lunch and dinner incorporates the flavors of the islands, and its environmentally responsible design blends into the scenic surroundings. A peaceful and romantic place to […]
