Glen Mills: The Coach Behind Usain Bolt and other Jamaican Champions
Glen Mills is the head coach at Racers Track Club in Kingston, and while he does not have one athletics’ medal, his coaching abilities have made a significant mark on track and field sports. His Racer’s Track Club tutees have won a total of 71 medals at he IAAF World Championships and another 33 medals […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Faith: Walking the Walk
The story is told of a village that was in the midst of a drought and the local minister called upon his parishioners to come out for a day of prayer; they would pray from rain. On the day designated, quite a number of people including the church’s officers turned out. Standing out like a […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending July 29th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT TO ENACT LEGAL RIGHT TO SECONDARY EDUCATION—07/26/16 The government of Jamaica plans to implement legislation that will make barring or denying children access to education illegal, particularly for secondary education. Prime Minister Andrew Holness pointed out that access to education is not currently defined as a […]
Jamaican Homestyle Cuisine in Oregon – An Interview with Co-owner Keacean Ransom
This week we have a conversation with Keacean Ransom co-owner of the Jamaican restaurant Jamaican Homestyle Cuisine in Oregon. She is originally from St. Mary, Jamaican. Keacean graduated from Mico Teachers College, University College of the Caribbean, and Central Connecticut State University. After graduating, she taught English for over 10 years. Keacean currently resides in the state of […]
Actor David Heron Takes on Shakespeare in the Park – Jamaican Style!
Audiences attending the New York Classical Theatre’s current production of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale in Manhattan’s Battery Park are experiencing a rare treat- the words of the Bard being spoken in lilting Jamaican “patois”- or dialect- by award winning actor David Heron, who appears as King Polixenes of Bohemia in the show. The Jamaican born […]
Half Pint Comes to the “Summer in The Garden” Concert Series
The Gardens presents their sizzling weekly summer concert series that will feature iconic Reggae Artists live in Lauderdale Lakes. Last week, The Garden hosted Richie Spice up close & personal to a jam packed audience and mesmerized the crowd as he performed hit after hit. This week’s installment features living legend, Half Pint and world […]
Jamaican Student, Sadé Dunbar, Passes Academic Exams with 18 Distinctions
Sadé Dunbar of Spanish Town, Jamaica, is one of the nation’s top academic achievers. Dunbar graduated from Immaculate Conception High School obtaining 18 passes in the CXC/CAPE subjects and earning distinctions in all 18. Dunbar is currently studying medicine at the University of the West Indies. In addition to her 18 subject distinctions and her […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 29 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 29, 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.
Sizzla Returns to NY after 8-year Absenc
Eight years after his visa USA and work permit were revoked, singjay Sizzla ‘Kalonge’ will make his long awaited return to a New York stage when he appears at the 23rd annual Irie Jam Radio anniversary celebration on Labor Day Sunday, September 4th 2016 at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. Since the news broke that […]
Day 211 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Bamboo River Rafting on the Martha Brae River
Journey on the green waters of the Martha Brae River on a 30-foot raft as your guide offers information about the lush rainforest you’re passing through. You’ll see jungle animals, exotic foliage, and discover locations where some of the James Bond films were made. Hear the sounds of the jungle as you recline on a […]
