Jamaican Artist Mr. Vegas Graduates with Sociology Degree and 3.9 GPA
Jamaican dancehall artist Mr. Vegas, 47, who was born Clifford Smith in Kingston in 1974, has graduated from Florida International University (FIU) with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology and a minor in Hospitality Management. During his studies, he maintained a GPA of 3.9. He announced his achievement on Instagram with a post that included a photo […]
Silent Night..Holy Fight…Overcoming Marriage Fights At Christmas Time
TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY is a very common phrase coming from one of the most popular Christmas carols. But this is not the case for Rachel and Tony. It appears that almost every Christmas they have a big fight. This is reality for many other couples. The question is why? Why do fights […]
5 Questions with Asha Richards, Candidate for Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council Northeast USA
Asha Richards is a Master’s student at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) in the Development Practice program, specializing in International Organization and Latin America. She is also the incumbent for the Northeast USA Regional Lead position in the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC). As the daughter of Jamaican immigrants and […]
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley Named One of Financial Times’ 25 Most Influential Women of 2022
Financial Times’ “Women of the Year” issue of December 2022 has named the women it considers to be some of the most powerful in the world. The unranked list was created collaboratively with Financial Times journalists from many international bureaus, former “Women of the Year”, and its readers. The list of 25 women reflects how […]
Preeminent Interactive Exhibition Bob Marley One Love Experience Touches Down for U.S. Debut This January in Los Angeles at Ovation Hollywood for Exclusive 12-Week Engagement
Bringing one of music’s most immersive experiential activations to the United States for the first time after acclaimed extended runs in London and Toronto, the official Bob Marley One Love Experience will open in Los Angeles on January 27th, 2023 at Ovation Hollywood (formerly Hollywood & Highland) through April 23rd. Produced by the Marley Family […]
Ghana to Stage Jamaican-Themed Event in Celebration of Island’s Culture
On December 24, 2022, the Jamaican-themed event known as “PinexGinja”, will make its return to Accra, Ghana, and Kingston, Jamaica. The event represents a merging of Ghanaian and Jamaican cultures and was first held in December of 2018 as the first party in Ghana to include a Jamaican deejay playing with the best selectors in […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending December 16th, 2022
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICAN MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES CONTINUES TO DEFEND NATION’S WATERS Pearnel Charles Jr., Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in Jamaica praised the efforts of the Jamaica Defense Force in the 2nd District and the National Fisheries Authority in defending Jamaican waters against what he described as an imminent threat […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Trusting God’s Word
The Israelites experienced forty years of wilderness wandering because of unbelief. They allowed themselves to be influenced not by the word of the LORD but by what they heard from their peers. How many of us make that same mistake today? “Search the land of Canaan, which I [the LORD] give unto the children of […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending December 16, 2022
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending December 16, 2022. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our archives.
Two Executives of Jamaican Descent on Top 10 List of Most Influential Black Britons
Two British executives of Jamaican descent have been named among the Top 10 on the Powerlist 2023 list of the 100 Most Influential Black Britons compiled by Powerful Media. The annual list selects and celebrates the achievements of the most influential British individuals with African, African-Caribbean, and African-American heritage. Paulette Simpson, an executive at JN […]