Jamaican Broadcaster “Lady D” Recognized by Florida House of Representatives
Florida’s House of Representatives recognized Jamaican broadcaster Diana “Lady D” Blake-Taylor for her significant contributions to Central Florida’s community through her broadcasting, entrepreneurship, and humanitarian efforts. The title of Blake-Taylor’s autobiography was placed in the Congressional Record by Florida House Representative the Honorable Darren Soto so that her contributions will become an enduring part of […]
Basil Watson’s Monument to Windrush Pioneers Unveiled on 74th Anniversary of Their Arrival in UK
The permanent monument to the Windrush pioneers who came to Britain after World War II was unveiled at Waterloo Station in London on Windrush Day, the 74th anniversary of their arrival. The Windrush Generation is defined as the individuals who came from the Caribbean region to Britain between the arrival date of the ship MV […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 15, 2022
Listen to the 7 Jamaica & Caribbean News items you may have missed for the week ending July 15, 2022. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicns.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit https://www.youtube.com/outofmanyonline
Fastest Woman Alive, Jamaican, Elaine Thompson-Herah Signs With PUMA
Five-time Olympic champion and fastest woman alive Elaine Thompson-Herah has signed with global sports brand PUMA. The 30-year-old Jamaican will further boost the company’s impressive roster of track and field athletes ahead of the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA. Elaine Thompson-Herah is the first woman in history to win the “sprint double” […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending July 15th, 2022
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT INCREASES PUBLIC SECTOR PAID MATERNITY LEAVE, EXPANDS LEAVE TO NEW FATHERS AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS The Jamaican government has decided to increase paid maternity leave from 40 days to three months, according to an announcement from Dr. Nigel Clarke, Jamaica’s Minister of Finance and the Public Service. Fathers of […]
Wyvolyn Gager – Saluting 60 Jamaican Women
“Oh, it’s the best job in the world.” – Wyvolyn Gager The teenager from Trelawny knew she had strong skills, an inquisitive mind and an eye for detail, but initially she did not plan on becoming a journalist. However, is was inevitable that her choice of profession would be journalism. It therefore came as no […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Projects for Divine Restoration
God sure has a sense of humor, doesn’t He? During one of my recent quiet times and as I reflected on the believer being “under construction,” it occurred to me that some of us were restoration projects. At one time or another, the love of God flowed through us and we were so in love […]