Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending April 8, 2022
Listen to the 7 Jamaica & Caribbean News items you may have missed for the week ending April 8, 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 April 8th, 2022
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICA’S LEGAL AFFAIRS MINISTER EXPLAINS WHY TRANSITION TO REPUBLIC CANNOT HAPPEN BY 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE According to Marlene Malahoo-Forte, Jamaica’s Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, it is not possible for Jamaica to make the transition from its status as a constitutional monarchy to a republic by the 60th […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Prayer Paralysis
“I’ll pray about it.” Four words that often form the basis for what I call prayer paralysis. While prayer and seeking the will of God is an important and appropriate first step in any endeavor, far too often our inability to develop and execute a plan of action to achieve the desired goal is hidden […]
Cedella Marley Publishes Children’s Book Inspired by Her Childhood and Legendary Father
Cedella Marley, 54, the eldest daughter of Jamaican musicians Bob and Rita Marley and mother of recording star Skip Marley, is the author of multiple children’s books in addition to being a Grammy winner, designer, and entrepreneur. Her latest release, “Marley and the Family Band,” was inspired by her childhood experiences with her migrant family […]
Joan Myers Honored by Women’s Federation for World Peace USA
The Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) USA has recognized Jamaican Joan Myers with its HerStory Award. The award is designed to call attention to the story behind the outstanding accomplishments of women in their various fields. As a recipient of the HerStory Award, Myers was chosen on the basis of her “courage, compassion, and […]
Jamaican-Born Sanya Richards-Ross Inducted into USA National High School Hall of Fame
Sanya Richards-Ross, Jamaican-born high school track and field champion, will be inducted into the 2022 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National High School Hall of Fame on July 1, 2022. The induction of the former Florida St. Thomas Aquinas High School alumna will be held in San Antonio, Texas, at the 39th […]
Nicola Lambo – 10 Truths You Should Know About Her
We had a chat with Nicola Lambo who is making her name as a versatile network TV actress. She has made screen appearances on some of your favourite American crime dramas such as S.W.A.T., N.C.I.S., Law & Order True Crime, American Crime Story, and Criminal Minds. Nicola was born in Jamaica and migrated to the […]
Jamaican-Born Patricia Cumper Named Chair of an Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organization
Arvon, a charitable organization established in 1968 to promote creative writing, has named Jamaican-born Patricia Cumper as Chair of its Board of Trustees. Arvon is one of the National Portfolio Organizations under the auspices of Arts Council England in the United Kingdom. According to Arvon’s CEO Andrew Kidd, the organization is highly appreciative of Cumper, […]
Jamaican-Born Husband and Wife Eatery Owners Nominated for James Beard Award
Top Taste, a small Jamaican eatery hidden away on a side street in Midtown, Kingston, New York, about 90 miles north of Manhattan, has received a nomination for a prestigious James Beard culinary award. The husband-and-wife owners, Albert and Malenda Bartley, have been nominated for the “Best Chef in New York State” award. The Bartleys, […]
Renowned Photographer Artist David I. Muir to Release Iconic “Pieces of Jamaica” Photography Coffee Table Book
Ten years after his internationally acclaimed photo art collection-turned-coffee table book “Pieces of Jamaica®: The Real Rock Edition,” photographer David I. Muir is releasing a second volume. The 2022 edition of “Pieces of Jamaica®” commemorates Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of independence and will offer a stunning depiction of Jamaican culture, not typically published or celebrated, in […]