Dance Company Changes Bob Marley Lyrics to Highlight Homophobia
A Caribbean dance festival scheduled for two days beginning on June 11, 2016, plans to use Bob Marley’s music to call attention to the anti-gay attacks that occur in Marley’s home of Jamaica. According to organizers of the “New Traditions Festival 2016: Dance Your Caribbean,” the piece “Facing Home: Love and Redemption” was selected to […]
“Nuh Where Better!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you love about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love Jamaica because nuh where better than yard.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending June 10th, 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending June 10th, 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.
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Good Benefits!
Someone once said that when it comes to serving the Lord, the “pay” is excellent and the “benefits” out of this world. This thought came to mind as I reflected on the words of the Psalmist, “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits” (Psalm 103:2). In the New Living Translation […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending June 10th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICAN POLICE REPORT MAJOR CRIMES DROP BY TEN PERCENT—06/07/16 According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), the overall rate of serious and violent crime in Jamaica dropped by ten percent between January 1 and June 4, 2016. The JCF relied on data from its Statistics and Information Management […]
Day 162 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take the H’Evans Scent Zip Lines
This was the first place to use zip lines in Jamaica, and it has grown to include multiple lines throughout its lush mountain environment. Lines come in all sizes: short and sharp, gently soaring, or the longest zip ride on the island. There are a total of five ziplines to give you the closest feeling […]
Craigy T Raises Eyebrows with Raunchy ‘Sunday Afternoon’ Video
Newly solo recording artiste Craigy T, is stepping out strong from the T.O.K brand with new singles and projects bound to turn heads and stir conversation. Chief among the conversation starters is his risqué video for brand new single ‘Sunday Afternoon’ produced by DJ Nicco for his SHS Records imprint. Craigy T believes the concept […]
Mexico Beats Jamaica at Copa America Centenario – Reggae Boyz Eliminated
Although Mexico’s defense was not the best, it was enough to defeat Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz easily with a score of 2-0 at the Copa America Centenario. Mexico will now advance to the knockout stage of the competition with one group stage match to spare. The 45th international goal by Chicharito helped to eliminate Jamaica’s team […]
