Two Jamaican Restaurants Featured on List of Top 9 Restaurants to Try in Las Vegas
At one time, the Black-owned restaurants in Las Vegas, Nevada, could be found chiefly in the city’s historic Westside area, and the practice of redlining in the real estate industry represented an obstacle to the expansion of these businesses beyond what was called “The Black Strip.” Those that succeeded generally focused on Black Southern cuisine […]
Jamaica-American Susan Collins Named President of Boston Fed
University of Michigan economist and administrator Susan M. Collins has been selected to be the new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. She will replace Eric S. Rosengren, who retired in 2021, and succeed the acting president Kenneth Montgomery. When she starts in her new role on July 1, 2022, she will add […]
3 Ways to Achieve Your Health & Wellness Goals
Are you struggling with your health & wellness goals? Here are 3 ways to achieve them. Start Small Starting small is one of the proven ways to accomplish any goal. Most people believe in setting goals that are big and lofty, like “I want to lose 20 pounds in 1 month.” These goals can be attained but […]
Jamaican Kimeila Campbell, 14, Launches YNTY Magazine in USA
Fourteen-year-old Jamaican Kimeila Campbell, the founder and CEO of YNTY Magazine, launched her exclusive, limited edition on January 23, 2022. YNTY, which stands for “You’re Never Too Young,” scheduled its launch as part of Campbell’s 14th birthday celebration at the Glitz Elite Event Studio in Jamaica, Queens, New York. Campbell is the first kidpreneur to […]
Jamaica Diaspora Taskforces Transform Brain Drain to Brain Gain
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost nine years since I stood on the podium of the 5th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference held in Montego Bay and announced my commitment to the education sector. I recall Professor Neville Ying asking me to wrap up the final sessions that afternoon. I promised to find a […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending March 4, 2022
Listen to the 7 Jamaica & Caribbean News items you may have missed for the week ending March 4, 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
Brunch & BruckOut ready to serve a sweet taste of the African Oasis
Brunch and BruckOut, the brunch inclusive party scheduled for Sunday, March 6, noon to 6pm, at Vizcaya Park in Miramar is all set to dish out a delicious experience on the African Oasis. The team at JAG Inc., led by media personality Jody Ann Gray has been working diligently to ensure that the event delivers […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending March 4th, 2022
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICAN STUDENTS RETURN HOME FROM UKRAINE Twenty Jamaican students studying in Ukraine returned home to Sangster International Airport after Russia initiated a military invasion that began on February 24, 2022, via Frankfurt, Germany, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. State Minister Leslie Campbell of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs greeted the […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “If I Wash You Not…”
Peter reluctantly agreed to let Jesus wash his feet but only after Jesus responded to his persistent objections with the rather startling statement: “If I don’t wash you, you can’t be part of what I’m doing” (John 13:8b, The Message). To the irascible fisherman that was unthinkable and so he relented: “Master! . . . […]
Jamaica’s Appleton Estate Rum Named among Top 5 Best-Selling Rums in the World
Drinks International has released its Brands Report for 2022. This is the 13th edition of the report, which examines the buying behaviors of the top bars in the world through a survey that tracks which brands are trending among the most influential bartenders in the industry. Researchers were not surprised to find that Jamaican rum […]