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 […]
Toronto Celebrates The Jamaican Patty on This Day in February
The city of Toronto in Canada has celebrated the Jamaican patty since 1985 with its own official celebratory day. The year 1985 was the time of the so-called “Patty Wars.” The initial dispute arose when food inspectors ordered eight Jamaican patty makers to change the name of the product because it did not meet the […]
Marriage Will Not Work Your Way…Here Is Why?
David and Karen just got married. David is quite smart and not the type to often rely on a manual to assemble things. While exploring the hills of Jamaica, David decided to not use GPS despite Karen’s request. “Love is not selfish.” Karen did not want to get lost and end up driving around trying […]
Hugh Fraser, Retired Jamaican-Born Judge, Appointed to the Order of Canada
Hugh Fraser, a retired judge in Ontario, Canada, who was born in Jamaica, has been appointed to the Order of Canada. He is one of 135 Canadians and the only Jamaican to be appointed to the Order by Governor-General Mary Simon. A former Olympic athlete, Fraser was honored for his “transformative contributions” to Canadian sports […]