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. […]
How Much Do You Know About These 6 Amazing Benefits Of Aloe Vera?
Most people are familiar with the ability of aloe vera to soothe burns, but it has a multitude of natural properties of which everyone should be aware. It’s used in a wide variety of medicinal and cosmetic products. Kept as a humble houseplant in colder climates, many people consider it an essential addition in their […]
Restaurant Offers Authentic Jamaican Cuisine in Qatar
The One Love Jamaican Restaurant in Qatar opened in June 2022. Its owner, Nasser Ali, a Qatari local who fell in love with the Caribbean island nation during his frequent trips there, wanted to bring elements of Jamaica back to his Middle Eastern homeland. Ali said that he loves the Jamaican people, reggae music, and […]
First Jamaican Woman Winner of Olympic Gold Medal Celebrated at Launch of Track-and-Field Book and Film
Deon Hemmings-McCatty, the first female athlete to win an Olympic gold medal for Jamaica, was honored at an event launching a new book and film about track-and-field sports at GC Foster College on November 4, 2022. Hemmings-McCatty is the former Jamaican national 400-meter hurdles champion, and she was celebrated for the impact she has made […]
Julie Ballin Creates Jamaican Patois Word Search Puzzle Book
100 Jamaican Word Search Puzzles is a thought-provoking, fun and informative puzzle book that brings back fond memories of Jamaica. The Jamaican Patois Word Search puzzle book is based on various Caribbean cultures and ways of life. In this puzzle, you will be able to explore the island at your fingertips. As you navigate Jamaica’s […]