5 Jamaicans Listed among Rolling Stone’s 200 Greatest Singers of All Time
Rolling Stone published a ranking of the 200 best singers in history, and five Jamaicans made the list: Dennis Brown at Number 67, Toots Hibbert at Number 94, Bob Marley at Number 98, Barrington Levy and Number 119, and Luciano at Number 143. The 2022 list was created with input from its staff and other […]
Jamaica’s Severe Mental Health Challenge Requires Action, not Talk
Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced this past Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Heal the Family, Heal the Nation conference, held at the National Arena, in Kingston, that the Government will be pursuing a direct and deliberate program, in partnership with the church, to provide robust intervention that supports mental health in the population. According […]
Caribbean-Jamaican Restaurant Included on List of 15 Best Restaurants in New York’s Times Square
Noms Magazine has compiled a list of the best restaurants located in Times Square in New York City. Among the 15 on the ranked list, Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine takes the Number 3 spot. According to Noms, the restaurant is a welcome addition to pre-theater venues with its lively décor and authentic Caribbean flavors. The restaurant […]
Jamaican-Born Dr. Marsha Harris Honored by NCAA for Her Collegiate and Professional Achievements
On January 11, 2023, Jamaican-born Dr. Marsha Harris, a member of the New York University’s Athletics Hall of Fame, was one of six former student athletes honored at the convention of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for her outstanding achievements during her college years and in her professional life. Harris was recognized with the […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending January 13 2023
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jamaicans/episodes/2023-01-13T10_28_54-08_00 This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending January 13 2023. The Jamaica Weekly News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our archives.
Statue of, Jack Leslie, First-Ever Black British-Jamaican Football Player Unveiled
A statue of Jack Leslie, a pioneering football athlete who would have been the first Black individual to play football for England if he had been allowed to take the field in 1925, was unveiled outside of the stadium of Leslie’s former club, the Plymouth Argyles. Hundreds of fans, family members, and former Argyle players […]
Jamaican Usain Bolt to Be Honored with BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award
Eight-time Olympic gold medal winner, Jamaican Usain Bolt, will receive the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award on December 21, 2022, at Media City in the United Kingdom. Bolt, who retired in 2017, is the fastest sprinter in history and was the Olympic champion in the 100-meter and 200-meter events in 2008 […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending January 13th, 2023
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES PRECIOUS METALS ARE PROPERTY OF THE STATE Many Jamaicans, who thought they would become rich, were disappointed when the mineral discovered in Hanover was not gold, but pyrite, a mineral of little economic value. In response, Jamaica’s Mines and Geology Division decided to use the situation to remind Jamaicans that […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “All things are possible”
At one point or another, we have all done it. Struggling under the weight of a situation and facing a crisis of faith, we have prayed words to the effect, “Lord, increase my faith.” I am reminded of the narrative in Mark 9 in which Jesus met a man whose son had a “dumb spirit” […]
History Made as Jamaican-Born Woman Becomes First Black Female Two-Star General
Major General Lorna Mahlock, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica, made her mark on history when she became the first Black female two-star general in the United States Marine Corps. Mahlock was nominated by US President Joe Biden at the beginning of December 2022 and received approval from the US Senate for her promotion on […]