The Jamaican “National” Car by Decade
What Car Do You Thinks Is Jamaica’s National Car In Each of These Decades: 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s? From as early back as one could remember motor vehicles were a mark of status rather than just a means of transportation for individuals. Owning a motor vehicle in the past is a sign that you “have made […]
Fimi Market founder, Miguel Adwin, explains NFT Jamaican Style
Meet Miguel Adwin, the founder of Fimi Market Inc. He has a true passion for technology and entrepreneurship with over two decades of experience. Miguel is the archetype creator and product builder. His extensive experience ranges from financial systems, e-commerce, homeland security, managing enterprise teams and delivering tested and secure products using big data. Having […]
Jamaican, Michael Lee-Chin, Listed as One of World’s 15 Black Billionaires by Forbes
According to Forbes magazine, which counts the number of billionaires in the world every year, only 15 of the 2,755 billionaires, or less than one percent, are Black, and one of them was born in Jamaica. Nine of the 15 Black billionaires are Americans; only two of the 15 are women, which includes the world’s […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending February 11, 2022
Listen to the 7 Jamaica & Caribbean News items you may have missed for the week ending February 11 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
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending February 11th, 2022
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICAN-BORN RICK PERRY, NOMINEE FOR ROLE OF U.S. AMBASSADOR TO JAMAICA, INTRODUCED TO SENATE Jamaican-born Nick Perry, who currently represents Brooklyn, New York’s 58th Assembly District, has started the confirmation process that could result in his appointment as the new ambassador to Jamaica from the United States. Perry was introduced […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Walking with God
I love hearing the testimonies of older folks who are Christians. Not only because of the many stories they tell of God’s unfailing grace and faithfulness throughout the years, but I especially love to hear them talk about their “walk with the Lord.” There is often something very intimate, very personal, even reverential about the […]
60 Countries Jamaicans Can Visit Visa-Free
Jamaica is well-known around the world as a premier destination for a getaway, but Jamaicans also need places to sojourn for rest and relaxation. There are more than 55 countries that Jamaicans can visit with just their passport in 2022 – without the need for a visa. In the era of COVID-19, Jamaican travelers may […]
Daughter of Jamaican-Chinese Immigrant Wins 2021 Costa Book of the Year Prize
Former teacher Hannah Lowe, the daughter of a Jamaican Chinese immigrant to the United Kingdom, is the winner of the Costa Book of the Year Award for 2021. She received the £30,000 prize on February 1, 2022, for her poetry collection “The Kids,” a book of sonnets based on her teaching experiences. According to the […]
Jamaican High Commission in London Celebrates Reggae Month With Virtual Reggae Dance Party
The Jamaican High Commission will kick-off our celebration of Jamaica’s 60th Anniversary of Independence during Reggae Month with a Virtual Reggae Dance Party – “Celebrating 60 Years of Jamaican Music”, on Friday, 11th February 2022 starting at 7:00p.m. Please see the details below. You can join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95057728568?pwd=OUE5UldjTURWK25SeXN4VmIycUJaQT09 Meeting ID: 950 5772 8568 Passcode: […]
Jamaican-Born Miami Dade College (MDC) Executive Vice President & Provost Dr. Malou C. Harrison Selected Among Florida’s Most Influential Black Women
Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Executive Vice President and Provost, Dr. Malou C. Harrison, has been selected among Florida’s most impactful and influential Black women by ONYX Magazine, the premier publication celebrating Black achievement throughout the Sunshine State. Dr. Harrison will be recognized at the 7th Annual Women on the Move (WOTM) event, which honors trailblazing […]