Did You Know The First Black Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion Was Jamaican
Jamaican Jody-Anne Maxwell was the first Jamaican, first Black, and first non-American person to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in its then 71-year history? Maxwell won the prestigious competition in 1998 when she was 12 years old. She won with the correct spelling of the word “chiaroscurist.” Maxwell defeated 248 rival finalists, including several […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending May 6, 2022
Listen to the 7 Jamaica & Caribbean News items you may have missed for the week ending My 6, 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 May 6th, 2022
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES NEW BILL APPLYING TO FIREARMS LICENSING IN JAMAICA TO MAKE PROCESS EASIER According to Dr. Horace Chang, Jamaica’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, a new Firearms Bill will make applying for and licensing a firearm must easier by incorporating policies that improve the existing vetting process and […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Walk in the Spirit”
Christians everywhere are encouraged to walk in the Spirit; to walk as guided or directed by the Spirit of God. The apostle Paul was so sure of the benefits that he exhorted the church in Galatia, “I advise you to obey only the Holy Spirit’s instructions. He will tell you where to go and what […]
Early Setbacks Could Not Stop This Jamaican Artist in Bali from Exhibiting Her Work
Jamaican artist Tiana Anglin, who earned a BFA from the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, specializes in painting. She receives inspiration for her work from the culture and landscapes of her home island. Her paintings display a philosophy by which she seeks to bring peace to herself and to those who […]
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Senegal?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Senegal? In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with speaks to Mickelle. She is a Jamaican living in Senegal. Xavier: What is it like being an American in Senegal? Hi, I’m Xavier Murphy, the founder of Jamaicans.com. […]
60 Jamaicans Honored by Global Jamaica Diaspora in the South East USA
Dr. Allan Cunningham, the elected representative to the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council for the Southern Region USA, recently announced the names of 60 Jamaicans in the region who were honored for their work in the community. The honors commemorate Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of independence and includes professionals, media people, community leaders, doctors, lawyers, educators, healthcare […]
Is It Time For Jamaica To Jettison The Annual Pilgrimage To The Penn Relays?
Jamaican high school students this past weekend wrapped up another successful Penn Relays trip to Franklin Field in Pennsylvania bringing glory not only to themselves and their individual schools, but significantly enough, the island Jamaica. Their participation once again underlined the athletic brilliance of our secondary school athletic program which serves as the feeding station […]
Caribbean Vodka Made from Breadfruit Wins Award
Todd Manley, the co-founder of Mutiny Island Vodka, is celebrating the gold medal his breadfruit vodka received at the prestigious 2022 San Francisco Spirits Competition. The gold medal at the annual competition is presented to “exceptional spirits that set the standard” in their category. Mutiny Island Vodka is made in St. Croix in the US […]
Jamaican Creates Jigsaw Puzzles Inspired by the Island’s Rich Culture
Puzzles by SG was launched recently with a series of jigsaw puzzles entitled, “Pieces of Home.” These jigsaw puzzles feature original images inspired by the rich culture of Jamaica and is specially curated to provide a beautiful, vivid, and vibrant art piece that can be framed after completion. Each puzzle is elegantly packaged to look […]