Forbes Reports Jamaica Has 5th Largest Number of Native-Born People Living in the Diaspora
According to a report by Forbes magazine, a business magazine based in the United States, Jamaicans represent the fifth-largest Diaspora population in the world. The report, which used data from the 2020 United Nations Population Division, stated that of all sovereign nations in the world with populations totaling at least 750,000 inhabitants, the share of […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending November 25, 2022
Listen to the 7 Jamaica & Caribbean News items you may have missed for the week ending November 25, 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
Photo Highlights: Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival Sizzled, ‘Pulled Out All The Stops’ For 20th Anniversary in Miramar, Florida
This year’s Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival held in Miramar, Florida’s spacious and comfy Regional Park was bigger than ever, and for good reason in that 2022 marks the Festival’s 20th Anniversary. Presented in association with Publix, the 20th Anniversary of this marvelous annual festival in South Florida was nothing short of epic. So too, the […]
Jamaican Actuary Elected as First Black President of Professional Organization
Jamaican actuary John Robinson, has been elected to serve as the first Black president of the Society of Actuaries. The Society is the largest actuarial organization in the world with some 100,000 members in 80 nations. Robinson was recognized in Orlando, Florida, on October 25, 2022, at a presidential installation event, which was attended by […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending November 25th, 2022
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES PATERNITY LEAVE GOES INTO EFFECT IN JAMAICA ON JANUARY 1, 2023 Paternity leave for the fathers of newborns and family leave for parents adopting a child will be effective in Jamaican from January 1, 2023. The new policy was announced by Marsha Smith, Minister of State in the Ministry of […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The God of Grace
When Jesus healed the blind man He encountered after being thrown out of the temple (John 8:52-9:7), He showed him much grace. According to the narrative, the man had not asked to be healed. Truth be known, he did not even know who Jesus was because had He known that the One who was able […]
Food at Wedding in Kentucky Leads Jamaican to Open His Town’s Only Caribbean Restaurant
Jamaican Dwayne Whyte and his wife Shanetha own and operate Jamaican Yard Vibes, the only Caribbean restaurant in Owensboro, Kentucky. The carry-out restaurant is committed to giving Owensboro a true Jamaican culture experience with its menu of traditional and flavorful island dishes. Whyte says he loves seeing people enjoying the food offered at Jamaican Yard […]
Secrets of Surinamese Headscarves Revealed in Upcoming Cultural Presentation at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum
On Saturday, November 26, in recognition of Suriname’s 47th celebration of independence the day before, Island SPACE will host a cultural talk presented by Dr. Roxanne Valies, a daughter of the former Dutch Guiana. During “Secrets of the Surinamese Headscarves,” attendees will learn about the fascinating traditions behind the fabrics and methods used to convey […]
What is it like being a Jamaican in Uzbekistan?
Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican in Uzbekistan? Hi, I’m Xavier Murphy, the founder of Jamaicans.com, and today I talked to Andrea Usher, a Jamaican living in Uzbekistan. Welcome Andrea, how are you? Andrea: Thank you for having me Xavier, I am doing pretty good. Thanks for having me I’m enjoying my Sunday […]
Calabar High Are Champions Of The First High School 3On3 Basketball Competition
Calabar High are the champions of the inaugural 3on3 Basketball for Jamaican High School Boys. The Kingston-based school, which also topped the southern zone, beat Herbert Morrison Technical 13-11 in overtime after the teams had tied at 11-11 following regulation time. Excelsior High were third place in the competition that saw 10 teams taking part. […]