Chinese Jamaican Filmmaker and Documentary Featured on PBS
Jeanette Kong, a Chinese Jamaican filmmaker, is featured as part of PBS’s Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May). Kong discusses the importance of celebrating the month and the diversity of the Asian/Pacific American community, PBS is also making her documentary film “Finding Samuel Lowe” available online until June 13, 2017. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month on PBS […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending May 26th, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- GREEN REPORTS 500 VOLUNTEERS TRAINED TO FIND MISSING CHILDREN Floyd Green, Jamaica’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, announced that 500 volunteers received training in 2016 to help with searches and rescues of missing children. According to Green, the government is committed to […]
Seven of Jamaica’s Funniest Songs
It is true to say that Jamaican music has unique qualities that set it apart from that of any other culture. During the seventies and eighties, Jamaica saw a prolific crop of composers and writers whose music told stories that amused and entertained. Chief among these writers were General Trees, Lloyd Lovingdeer, Pluto Shervington, Ernie […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending May 26, 2017
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending May 26 2017. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our archives.
How Much Do You Know about Couba Cornwallis?
Back in the 18th century when Port Royal was an important naval station, Couba Cornwallis was one of the community’s most important residents. A black woman who ran a boarding house, she was known for her nursing and healing abilities, treating many famous individuals of the day, including British naval officer Lord Alfred Nelson in […]
Photos of Musgrave Medals Award Ceremony May 25, 2017
Jamaicans.com’s Senior journalist Anthea McGibbon was present at the recent Musgrave Medals Award Ceremony held on May 25th, 2017. The ceremony which took place in the lecture Hall of the Institute of Jamaica along East Street was well attended by the public and noted dignitaries. Below are some photos from the 2017 Musgrave Medals Award […]
UNESCO addresses inclusive educational policies at workshop for Peruvian school administrators and decision-makers
The meeting addressed several issues including how to build an inclusive school through pedagogical teams, how to coordinate at the local, regional and national levels, and discussions about inclusive education as the route to participation and real occupational and social inclusion. Inclusive education policymakers who work at the local, regional and national levels will convene […]
US Champions Platinum Kids Confirmed For Sound Fest
With summer about to kick off Platinum Kids are definitely in demand. The dynamic duo are confirmed for several major outdoor events for summer 2017 and just announced another major concert. Irish and Chin’s ‘Sound Fest – Vibes in The Park’ has hit the ground with their 2017 line-up announcement and billed for this years […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Always on Time
When Jesus received news of Lazarus’ illness, John was careful to note that “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, but oddly, when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed on where he was for two more days” (11:5-6, The Message). Finally declaring Lazarus to be dead, He then proceeded with His disciples […]
Tibetan-canadian Dorjee Tsering Releases New Album Thank You Canada
Notable Tibetan-Canadian singer and multi-instrumentalist DORJEE TSERING releases his new album THANK YOU CANADA in a concert on Tuesday, June 6th at 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. As part of Lulaworld 2017, the celebration takes place at Toronto’s Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Doors open at 6:00 pm and Dorjee invites everyone to join […]