Jamaican Natalee Snider Named New Director of Caribbean Community Affairs in Washington DC Mayor’s Office
Natalee S. Snider, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica, will serve as the new director of the Office on Caribbean Community Affairs (OCCA) in the Washington DC Mayor’s office. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced Snider’s new position in June, following her declaration of June as Immigrant Heritage Month, adding that she is looking forward to […]
Lashana Lynch to Play Rita Marley in Bob Marley Biopic
British actor Lashana Lynch has been selected to play the role of Bob Marley’s wife, Rita, in Paramount’s coming biopic of the legendary Jamaican reggae musician directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, who previously directed the film, “King Richard.” The role of Bob Marley will be portrayed by Kingsley Ben-Adir. Lynch, 34, was chosen after an […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending August 26, 2022
Listen to the 7 Jamaica & Caribbean News items you may have missed for the week ending Auust 26, 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
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending August 26th, 2022
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES FACING CRITICISM FOR PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN PRIVATE SECTOR AND GOVERNMENT, HOLNESS DEFENDS STRATEGY AS NECESSARY Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has been criticized for making private-public partnerships to create economic growth and development on the island. He made his defense of the strategy at a groundbreaking ceremony of the Kiln 5-Expansion […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Dear God, the Problem is Me”
The prayer was simple but rather profound. Eight words that zeroed in on the root of the problem – “Dear God: I have a problem. It’s me.” There is no doubt that in our Western culture we are more individualistic than in some other cultures. Generally speaking, things are centered on ourselves – the things […]
Building Champions: Sterling Asset Management Proudly Donates J$150,000 To The Jamaica National Swim Team
Fresh off the heels of Jamaica’s 60th Diamond Jubilee, members of the leading investment boutique firm, Sterling Asset Management, on Thursday, August 11, 2022, showcased their generosity and willingness to give back and support the local swim community, by handing over a cheque valued at J$150,000.00 to the Aquatics Sports Association of Jamaica — The […]
Guide to the Notting Hill Carnival 2022: Everything You Need to Know
We have compiled a guide to the 2022 Notting Hill Carnival that provides everything a visitor needs to know to navigate the biggest free street festival in Europe and the world’s second-largest carnival; only the carnival in Rio de Janeiro is bigger. The UK’s Notting Hill Carnival is known for its beats, jerk chicken, colorful […]
GofundMe Page Set Up for Jamaican Bulgin Brothers Who Drowned in USA
A GoFundMe account has been established for memorial services for the brothers Tavaughn and Tavaris Bulgin, who drowned after jumping off the American Legion Memorial Bridge, also known as the Jaws Bridge, in Massachusetts in the United States. The brothers are being honored for “their bright smiles, charismatic personalities, unshakeable faith and unrelenting positive attitude,” […]
Miami-Dade Mayor To Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Jamaican Independence at Diamond Jubilee 5K Gallop
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will be on hand to help kick off the Diamond Jubilee 5K Gallop on Aug. 27 and to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of independence. Levine Cava, the first woman mayor of Miami-Dade County, will proclaim August 2022 as Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee Month as she supports the inaugural 5K fundraising […]
Marriage In A Back Seat…Its Dangers
Riding in the back seat of a yellow cab is a normal trend. Better yet, being transported while sitting in the back of a limousine is considered luxury. I remember renting a luxury Sports Utility Vehicle to take our son to his prom. He was looking like a king, all dressed in his suit. I […]