Jamaican Descent, Wes Moore, Becomes Maryland’s First Black Governor
Democrat Wes Moore, a newcomer to politics and the grandson of Jamaican immigrants, defeated his Republican rival, Dan Cox, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, and became the first Black individual in history to be elected governor of the State of Maryland. Moore, whose mother, Joy Thomas Moore, is the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, gave […]
Young Jamaican Commercial Pilot Attains Rank of Captain
Marlon Dayes, one of the youngest commercial pilots in the world, flies for Delta Airlines and has now been promoted to the rank of captain. He announced his promotion on Twitter, posting a photo and the message, “Got promoted to Captain. A product of hard work and good timing. Beyond grateful.” Dayes has been interested […]
Rum Cake & Caribbean Black Cake Fest Comes to Island SPACE Caribbean Museum
Guests are invited to sample Caribbean “black” cakes and rum cakes at the November festival. To kick off the holidays “tastefully,” Island SPACE Caribbean Museum is collaborating with Caribbean Professionals Network and a number of South Florida bakers to present the Rum Cake and Caribbean Black Cake Fest. On Sunday, November 20, 2022 from 2:00 […]
This Port Antonio Eatery Has Been Recognized as One of 2022’s 10 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in the Caribbean
TripAdvisor has named the Bushbar restaurant in Port Antonio, Jamaica, as one of its Travelers Choice Best Restaurants for Fine Dining in the Caribbean in 2022. Travelers who have dined there have given it reviews that cite its excellent ambiance and its healthy, international, vegetarian, and authentic Jamaican menu items served in a setting with […]
Song by Bob Marley and The Wailers Wins British Certified Platinum Award
The song “One Love/People Get Ready” was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the United Kingdom. Its platinum status was attained after the Official Charts Company determined it had sales of more than 600,000 units in the UK as of October 14, 2022. “One Love” was recorded and rewritten by Bob Marley […]
Jamaican Food Featured in National Geographic Magazine
National Geographic magazine has featured an article by award-winning food writer, cookbook author, and chef Melissa Thompson focusing on the unique foods of Jamaica and the importance of how food and history intersect in the island nation. Thompson, a British Jamaican whose father came from Jamaica and whose mother is from Malta, has always approached […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending November 4th, 2022
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER WANTS IMPROVEMENTS IN NATION’S BUREAUCRACY As Jamaica’s economy rebounds from the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Andrew Holness acknowledges similar improvement is not occurring in other sectors of society. In particular, he cited the rising crime rate and lack of improvement in education and […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending November 4, 2022
Listen to the 7 Jamaica & Caribbean News items you may have missed for the week ending November 4, 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
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Knowing Your Opponent
In sports, players and coaches on successful teams attribute some of that success to not taking any opponent lightly. The same principle is adhered to in corporate boardrooms or when planning military strategies. Knowing the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses, characteristic patterns, and work styles are crucial to gaining victory. To not consider these factors is […]
King Charles to Visit Jamaica Society Leeds Exhibition
The Jamaica Society Leeds announced that His Majesty The King is to visit its Rebellion to Romance exhibition on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022. The exhibition is part of the Society’s ongoing Out of Many Festival celebrating Jamaican heritage and culture, and the impact it has had on Leeds. The visit will see The King visit […]