9 Medical Lies Your Jamaican Mother Told You

Even as adults, the first thing you do when you get sick is turn to your mother for advice. Homemade remedies passed down through generations have a prominent place in Jamaican families. However, you might be surprised to know that your great great grandmother’s cure all has been disproved by science. Here are 9 medical […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Looking Inward – Part III

They were now alone. Jesus and her, standing in the center of the court (John 8:9, AMP). We are told nothing about her disposition, whether she was trembling, afraid, or terrified. She would have known the law. If she was guilty as charged she knew death by stoning was her punishment. We are told nothing […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending December 2nd, 2016

—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION FAVORS JLP The Jamaica Labor Party had a triumphant showing at the local government elections, winning eight of the nation’s 13 parish councils. This was the second major victory for the JLP in nine months; the party won the general election on February 25, 2016, […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending December 2, 2016

This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending December 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 “News and Events Archives” – href=”http://archives.jamaicans.com/”>archives.
Day 337 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Spend a Saturday at the Races

Horse-lovers and others can spend a Saturday at Caymanas Park in St. Catherine. This is the only horse racing track in Jamaica. Races are held every half hour from noon to 5:30 pm. There are several different gates of entry that lead to enclosures of various prices, and some have a dress code. Children can […]
Finn Partners Makes Its Debut at Jamaica’s Reggae Marathon in Negril, December 3, 2016

A three member team from Finn Partners, public relations agency of record for the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is set to make its debut in the 16th staging of the Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K to be held on December 3, 2016 in Negril. Justin Vallejo, Prin Bacalan and Barney Bishop of the agency’s […]
Inaugural Motivational Conference for Health Workers a Step in the Right Direction

An inaugural Motivational Conference which will become an annual staple for the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has been described as a step in the right direction for healthcare workers. The Conference which was staged under the theme, “Ain’t no Stopping us Now” was held on Tuesday, November 29 at the Mandeville Hotel in Manchester […]