WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Holding God Responsible
It was a battle they should have won. Coming off the conquest of Jericho (Joshua 6), taking Ai should have been like the proverbial walk in the park. The men who had spied out the region had returned confidently and told Joshua, “Not all the army will have to go up against Ai. Send two […]
Did you know: There is a sports car called the Jamaican?
There is a sports car that is called the Fiberfab Jamaican II V8, and its story of its origin is both fascinating and tragic. Fiberfab was an American car company in California that started out making body kits for cars like Corvettes. Fiberfab evolved from the firm Sports Car Engineering (SCE), which was founded by […]
Jamaican Restaurant Owner in Las Vegas Hosts Back-to-School Drive with Ex-NFL Player
Oniel Smith, the owner of the House of Dutch Pot Jamaican restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada, partnered with former NFL linebacker Morlon Greenwood to donate more than 800 backpacks and other school supplies in a back-to-school drive and customer appreciation day on July 9, 2022. The donations were made with the aid of local businesses […]
Photo Highlights: ‘All-Black Chic Theme’ Blitz Party in MoBay Led the Charge into Reggae Sumfest 2022
In the run-up to Reggae Sumfest 2022, Montego Bay’s hip strip definitely had the craze courtesy of the Blitz ‘All-Black Chic Theme’ party that took place at Lounge 27/27. As one of the marquis Sumfest pre-events, Blitz certainly showed out as evidenced by the full-capacity crowd of attendees who reveled into the wee-hours of the […]
Madame Rose Leon, CD (1911 – 1999 ) – Saluting 60 Jamaican Women
Madame Rose Leon successfully managed a dual career in politics and business, during a time when women could be seen, but rarely heard. Born in Kingston, she was educated at the Wolmer’s High School for Girls in Kingston, followed by the Abyssian School for Cosmetic Chemistry in New York. It was there that she learned […]
What is it like being a Jamaican in Hawaii?
In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Yanicke Lim Sang. She is a Jamaican living in Hawaii. Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican living in Hawaii? Hi, I am Xavier Murphy, the founder of Jamaicans.com. Today in Jamaicans to the world we talk to Yanicke Lim […]
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Italy?
Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Emanuel Miller and Scheol Dilu. They are Jamaicans living in Italy. Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican in Italy? Hi, I’m Xavier Murphy, the founder of Jamaicans.com, and today on Jamaicans to the world. I talked to Scheol and Emanuel, who are both […]
Jamaican-Canadian Denise Jones to Be Honored With Brampton Arts Walk of Fame
Jamaican-Canadian Denise Jones, a pioneer in the music industry and in Afro-Caribbean cultural achievement, will be honored with a posthumous induction to the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame at a ceremony scheduled for Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Garden Square at the JAMBANA: One World Festival. The festival is a celebration of Canada’s diversity and […]
Una Marson – Saluting 60 Jamaican Women
There was once a little girl who was the daughter of a Baptist Minister. She grew up in Santa Cruz, in the parish of St. Elizabeth and attended the Hampton High School for girls. Little Una would sometimes accompany her father when he visited members of his congregation in the districts around Santa Cruz. It […]
Meet the Jamaican Woman Who is a Leading Lacrosse Coach at One of Jamaica’s Top Schools
Jamaican, Monique Morrison, a national lacrosse player, has grown in her role as the head lacrosse coach at Jamaica College (JC) since taking the job in 2020, and now five former JC players have been chosen for the team that will compete in the 2022 World Lacrosse Men’s U21 Championship in Ireland. In an interview […]