Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending May 13th , 2016
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Jamaican-American Makes Forbes Magazine “30 Under 30” List of Young and Talented Change Agents
Shameik Moore, an Jamaican-American singer, rapper, actor and dancer, has been named to the Hollywood and Entertainment section of Forbes Magazine “30 Under 30” list for 2016. The list ranks young, talented entrepreneurs and agents of change in 20 different categories. Moore, 21, whose parents are from Jamaica, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, His father […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Baring The Soul
When was the last time you told God how you really felt? Not the last time you spoke to Him, but the last time you bared your soul and told Him exactly how you felt? It seems every time someone is asked “How are you?” a “I am fine” or something similar is guaranteed. We […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending May 13th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- SHAW PLANS TO INCREASE INCOME TAX THRESHOLD TO $1 MILLION—05/10/16 Jamaica’s Finance Minister Audley Shaw announced that the tax threshold for pay-as-you-earn workers will be raised to $1 million beginning in July 2016. The increase represents a variation of the campaign promise made by the Jamaica Labor Party […]
Moses Brown Students Fundraise in support of Reading Owls literacy program
The Student Senate at the Moses Brown School, a co-educational Quaker school in Providence, RI, is on a mission to help disadvantaged children and families in Jamaica. As part of their Quaker Makers series – an annual, month long event that culminates with a poetry reading and book festival – Senate members sold sundaes that […]
Day 134 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Rustic and Luxurious Living at Great Huts
Stay in an eco-friendly lodging in Port Antonio designed for the discerning traveler. Great comfort and unique decorations make either the rustic African hut or the luxury tree house accommodation an excellent choice. Every room at Great Huts displays local art and crafts and is located within a forested compound. Great Huts is a good […]
