Bob Marley Exhibit Named One of Top 12 Must-See Attractions in London
The “Bob Marley One Love Experience” has been selected by the website londonist.com as one of the dozen must-see attractions in London. The exhibit at the Saatchi Gallery will run for ten weeks from February 2, 2022, through April 18, 2022, before moving on to a multi-city tour. The “Experience” immerses visitors in the life […]
Jamaican Woman Honored as Community Hero by Stanley Cup-winning Tampa Bay Lightning
Jamaican Maxine Reyes, United States Army (Retired) Combat Veteran, Air Force veteran, philanthropist, author, public speaker, certified instructor, and Master Resilience and Relationship Coach, has been honored by the Tampa Bay Lightning, winners of the Stanley Cup, as a Community Hero for her work as Chapters Health Systems Foundation Valor Program Manager and her advocacy […]
Jamaican Artist John Powell Recognized by Luxembourg Museum
The Jamaican artist John Powell has been recognized with the Luxembourg Art Prize, an international prize established in 2015 and presented by the Pinacothèque, a private museum located in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The prize is given every year to artists who work in at least one of the following media: drawing, printing, installation, […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending February 4, 2022
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending February 4th, 2022
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICA TEACHING COUNCIL PROPOSES FINES FOR TEACHING WITHOUT A LICENSE Teachers in Jamaica who work without being registered and licensed with the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) may face large fines or prison time under the provisions of a new bill. The JTC Bill has caused consternation for the teachers’ union […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Our “Light” in the Darkness
Some time ago I had the very challenging task of driving in heavy misty fog and rain. Visibility was poor and it was impossible to read road signs ten meters away. As if that was not bad enough, it was very difficult to see other vehicles on the road even with their four-way flashers on. […]
Meet the Youngest Jamaican Pilot to Fly Solo From the USA to Jamaica
Georgio Hado, 20, is one of the youngest pilots in Jamaica. He recently took his first solo flight, taking off from Tinson Pen Airport in Kingston. His solo flight took him around the Caribbean and North America. His passion for flying is well-positioned to bring him success as the airline industry has suffered from a […]
Jamaican-Born US City Commissioner, Denise Grant, Gets Ambulance to Haiti
On January 10, 2022, Lauderhill City Commissioner Denise Grant spoke at a reception, where she hosted the Mayor of Kenscoff, Haiti, the Honorable Jean Massillon. After she told the attendees at the reception that the town needed an ambulance, a team of supporters mobilized and launched a letter-writing and speaking campaign designed to publicize Kenscoff’s […]
Jamaican-Born Actress Stacy Rose Wins Best Actress Award at Indie Short Fest
Actress Stacy Rose was presented with the Best Actress Award at the Los Angeles Indie Short Fest film festival for her work in the film “Life…” The film was written, directed, and produced by Mirlande Amazan of The Camazan Group, a film company that focuses on producing “socially conscious, spiritually aware, and thoughtfully dramatic” films. […]
The Jamaica Tourist Board To Sponsor The Jamaican Bobsled Team For The Beijing Winter Olympics
Jamaica’s athletes have long served as beloved ambassadors for the island and on Friday it was announced that the Jamaica Tourist Board will sponsor the team that has once again captured the hearts and imaginations of fans around the world – the famed Jamaican bobsled (bobsleigh) team at the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics. “For the first time in […]