WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Do You Know Jesus?
The disciples were in a state of despair. Jesus had previously told them He would be leaving them (John 13:33) and after a bit of going back-and-forth between them, during which He assured them that He was going to His Father and would prepare a place for then before returning, Philip said unto Him, “Lord, […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending September 2nd, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICAN POLICE TO WEAR BODY CAMERAS—08/23/16 Jamaica’s Police High Command announced that a joint initiative of the United States Embassy and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) known as the Body-Worn Camera Project, will go into effect on August 25, 2016. The project requires police to wear body cameras […]
TravelPulse Names the Top Four Hotspots for Reggae in Chicago
While Chicago is known for its jazz and blues, there is a large following for reggae in the city as well. Four of the best venues to experience reggae have been named by TravelPulse. They are the Wild Hare, Exedus II, Mr. Brown’s Lounge, and Subterranean. The iconic Wild Hare was instrumental in creating the […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending September 2 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending September 2 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.
JYT launches #AfterFridayz web series
Following its 2016 summer theatre workshops, the Jamaica Youth Theatre (JYT) has recently launched an online web series called #AfterFridayz. Written and produced by members of the JYT, #AfterFridayz is a youth centred, issues driven monthly video which dramatizes situations and concerns affecting young people. The videos are uploaded on the group’s social media platforms […]
Renowned Singer-songwriter Lloyd “Cookie” Willacy Tackles Social/Political Issues
The recent social and political tense climate experienced worldwide is a tale as old as time. Corruption, greed, violence, war, injustice are omnipresent in everyday’s life. “Babylon at a tipping point…Soldiers being program by god with roses in nozzles of there guns” those are the strong candid words of famed singer-songwriter and acclaimed guitarist Lloyd […]
Day 246 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Enjoy Belinda’s on the Rio Grande
With the only access available by rafting down the Rio Grande river, this beautiful and relaxing spot offers a true glimpse of island life. Traditional Jamaican cuisine is service by Belinda herself, and there are always interesting people there to talk with as you enjoy your meal to the tranquil, flowing river sounds. About 365 […]
Applications Now Open for 2017 GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Internship Programme
GraceKennedy Limited has announced that the application period for students interested in participating in its 2017 Jamaican Birthright Programme, starts September 1, and continues through to November 30, 2016. The GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme is an internship opportunity open to university students living in North America or the United Kingdom who are second or third […]
NMIA Travelers to enjoy Miss Lou Concert on September 7th, 2016
In honour of the late Hon. Louise Bennett–Coverley OM, OJ, MBE, The Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Office of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will partner with Airports Authority of Jamaica to host a lunch hour concert at the Norman Manley International Airport on Wednesday, September 7, starting at 1:00 p.m. This celebrating is […]