Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending December 2nd, 2022
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICA CONSIDERS SEEKING REPARATION FROM BRITISH MP FOR FAMILY’S LINKS TO SLAVERY Jamaica’s National Council on Reparations is considering potential legal action to seek compensation from the British Member of Parliament Richard Drax in connection with his family’s role in slavery. Jamaica’s actions follow those of Barbados, which is reportedly […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Stay in Your Lane, Please…
Paul’s instructions to the believers in Rome, and by extension to believers everywhere, were quite clear: “If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for God’s wrath [and His judicial righteousness]; for it is written [in Scripture], ‘Vengeance is Mine, […]
Jamaica’s National Bird to Grace the Tail of a Frontier Aircraft
As Frontier continues to add flights to the island from key gateway markets, Jamaica is thrilled to have its hummingbird, more popularly known as the doctor bird, selected as the newest animal to adorn one of Frontier’s plane tails. This addition to Frontier’s livery is a recognition of the expanding partnership between the carrier and […]
Malik Yoba and David Heron Celebrate Success of Against His Will
Actor-Producer Malik Yoba and Playwright David Heron are celebrating the success of their recent staged reading production of Heron’s award winning courtroom drama Against His Will, held at the world famous Apollo Soundstage in New York on Monday, November 7. Produced by Yoba and directed by Heron, who are joined by Consulting Producer Janel C. […]
This Jamaican-American Went from Felon to Top Criminal Attorney
Kaysia Earley, is an attorney in Florida with a compelling story. Earley was born in the Bronx, New York. Her Jamaican father left when she was eight years old, and her American mother had to raise the family of eight children on her own, relocating to Miami, Florida. Earley is known for her long history […]
What is it like being a Jamaican in Mallorca?
Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican in Mallorca. Hi, I’m Xavier Murphy, the founder of Jamaicans. Com, and today in Jamaicans to the World. I talked to Sean and Glynis. Jamaicans who are living in Mallorca. Welcome Sian, welcome, Glynis. How are you? Sian: Fine Xavier. Thank you very much for having us […]
Bob Marley & The Wailers Eastman Vibration Limited Edition Ultra High Quality Record on Clarity Vinyl Released
Legendary reggae record label, Tuff Gong International, has partnered with the world leader in audiophile music, Acoustic Sounds/Analogue Productions, to present a newly remastered and repackaged version of Bob Marley & The Wailers historic 1976 album Rastaman Vibration for the first time ever in Ultra High Quality Record format on Clarity Vinyl®. The limited edition […]
Jamaican Actor Paul Campbell To Present Live Talk on Film and Art at Island SPACE
Jamaica’s most accomplished male actor of our time, Paul Campbell, will sit for a fireside-style chat to discuss his work in film and art at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum on Friday December 2nd, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The classically-trained actor and surrealist painter, whose artwork is currently on display in the museum’s gallery for […]
Jamaican Olympic Sprinter Asafa Powell Retires at Age 40
Jamaican sprinter and Olympic athlete Asafa Powell announced his retirement at his 40th birthday party on November 23, 2022. Powell held the men’s 100-meter world record prior to Usain Bolt and competed in his last race in May of 2021, according to World Athletics. Powell did not participate in the Olympic Trials in Jamaica in […]
Western Union Launches First-Of-It’s Kind Campaign with Mr. Vegas & DJ Drama to Celebrate Jamaican Language and Culture in Philadelphia
“Boonununus” features Philadelphia’s own DJ Drama, a Grammy Award winner and newly crowned BET Hip-Hop DJ of the Year, and Jamaican Dancehall singjay Mr. Vegas to capture the essence of the campaign in one seamless activation. The campaign shows appreciation for the Jamaican community, one of the largest Caribbean groups, in Philadelphia. The campaign will […]