Jamaican Folklorist and Social Activist Miss Lou Honored with New Anthology

Dr. Opal Palmer Adisa, a cultural activist and gender specialist, explores the “heart and soul of Jamaica” through the editing of a new anthology of the works of Louise Bennett Coverley, affectionately known as “Miss Lou,” entitled “100+ Voices for Miss Lou.” The anthology marks the 100th anniversary of Miss Lou’s birth. Palmer Adisa describes […]
Jamaican-Born Doctor Appointed to Top Role at Seattle Children’s Hospital

Dr. André Dick, who was born in Jamaica, has been named senior vice-president (SVP) and surgeon-in-chief of Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Dick has been with Seattle Children’s since 2008. He first worked as a surgeon in its Division of Transplant Surgery, becoming surgical director of Kidney Transplantation in 2016. Dr. Dick became the Clinical Director […]
Jamaican Jimmy Sinclair amongst 1970’s Championship Soccer Team Honored by Alabama A & M University

Jamaica’s Jimmy Sinclair was honored by the Alabama A & M University (AAMU) Alumni Association at a virtual ceremony held via Zoom on January 22, 2022, at the organization’s International Alumni Day event entitled “Honoring Our Champions.”. The AAMU honored the 1977 and 1979 soccer teams, which won the NCCA Division II National Championship title. […]
Jamaica to Have Digital Currency

The Bank of Jamaica has completed a pilot project involving digital currency, and now digital currency will be introduced across the nation during the first quarter of 2022. The roll-out represents a portion of the effort to reduce the costs of financial transactions and to give citizens who do not utilize banks access to financial […]
Jamaican-born Chef Irie will be one of the Participating Chefs at the 2022 South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Stars will descend upon Miami during the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) February 24-27, 2022. The Festival will not only feature culinary greats such as Guy Fieri, Rachael Ray and José Andrés but will also see major star power with the likes of Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and his wife, former Victoria Secret […]
“Teaching Jamaican (Patois) on YouTube” – The Jamaican Language Unit Celebrates International Mother Language Day 2022

Braadkyaas Jamiekan celebrates International Mother Language Day 2022 with a special episode of the current affairs programme, Big Tingz a Gwaan, on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. (Jamaica time) on the Braadkyaas Jamiekan YouTube channel. Big Tingz a Gwaan is co-hosted by retired academic and long-time Jamaican language advocate Prof. Carolyn Cooper and […]
How To Achieve Your Goals This Year

According to most media publications, losing weight, exercising more, and improving one’s diet are the top three most common New Year resolutions made each year. Sadly, by Valentine’s day in February, most of these same people have forgotten they even made new year resolutions. So, are you doomed to fail this year, or will you beat the […]
Actress of Jamaican Descent Stars in New Jennifer Lopez Movie, “Marry Me”

Michelle Buteau, an American comedian, actor, television host, and podcast host, has a starring role in the new film “Marry Me,” which also stars Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, and Sarah Silverman. The film, which is directed by Kat Coiro, tells the story of a musical superstar named “Kat Valdez,” played by Lopez, and a math […]
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Announces Discount Hotel Program for Jamaicans in the Diaspora

The Jamaican government plans to provide 60 Jamaican couples from the Diaspora with a vacation in the country at a discount to celebrate its 60th year of independence. Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett announced the special promotion on the “Let’s Connect” forum, which is hosted by Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks. Under […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending February 18, 2022

Listen to the 7 Jamaica & Caribbean News items you may have missed for the week ending February 18, 2022. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit https://www.youtube.com/outofmanyonline