Former Jamaican National Head Swimming Coach, Jacky Beckford-Henriques, Named One of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women
Jacky Beckford-Henriques, former head coach of Jamaica’s National swim program, has been listed among the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN). The women on the list are chosen by the WXN Diversity Council of Canada from among women in private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Beckford-Henriques was one of […]
British-Born Weightlifting Sensation Chloe Whylie Joins Team Jamaica
Chloe Whylie, who was born in Britain to a Jamaican mother, has joined Jamaica’s weightlifting team. Whylie will represent Jamaica at the next International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championship competition and at the 2021 Commonwealth Senior Championship in December in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Whylie is a grand-niece of the late Jamaican professor Rex Nettleford, a scholar, […]
That Jamaican Sixth Form Pathways Program, Will it Help?
It is my opinion that a country’s education policy must be aligned with its social and economic development policy that is being pursued by that country and in Jamaica, this ought not be any different. After all, Jamaica’s most important natural resource is its people, not bauxite and tourism as some may believe. Under these […]
Actor, Richard Gant, to Play Jamaican-Canadian Activist, Harry Gairey, in New Film
The American actor Richard Gant, who is a guest star on the re-imagined ABC television series “The Wonder Years,” will play Jamaican-born Harry Gairey in the feature film “In the Black.” The film tells the story of the path taken by the Jamaican-Canadian entrepreneur and activist Denham Jolly from Jamaica to Canada, the impact of […]
Designer Jamaican-born, Edvin Thompson of Theophilio, Received an Award at the Council of Fashion Designers of America
Jamaican Edvin Thompson of Theophilio was named Emerging Designer of the Year at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards ceremony. Thompson, the founder, and designer of the Brooklyn-based fashion brand Theophilio, first launched his brand in 2016. Thompson was recognized from bringing innovation to clothing styles for both men and women. He […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending November 19, 2021
Listen to the 7 Jamaica & Caribbean News items you may have missed for the week ending November 19, 2021. 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 November 19th, 2021
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES UNITED STATES MONITORING JAMAICA-CHINA RELATIONSHIP According to John McIntyre of the US Embassy in Kingston, he as charge d’affaires will follow the lead of President Joe Biden in regard to Jamaica’s relationship with China. McIntyre said that Biden is clear about how the US views the situation and that the […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Lord, if You had been here…”
When Jesus walked into Bethany, almost a week after Lazarus had fallen sick and later died, one of the first persons He met was Martha, Lazarus’ older sister. According to the narrative, because Bethany was about two miles from Jerusalem, “many of the Jews had come to see Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning […]
Three Jamaicans amongst Ten Caribbean Americans to Be Honored at 2021 Caribbean American Heritage Awards Ceremony
Several Jamaicans will be honored at the Caribbean American Heritage Awards (CARAH) ceremony on November 19, 2021. The awards were established in 1994 to recognize the contributions of Caribbean immigrants in the United States. Jamaican sculptor Basil Watson, recording artist Gordon Chambers, and engineer Lloyd Carney are among the honorees. Jamaican sculptor Basil Watson will […]
Jamaican Raxann Chin Is Costume Designer For New Disney Film
Award-winning, Jamaican-born couturier Raxann Chin has just completed her latest major assignment as Costume Designer on the new Disney short film Keeping Up With The Claus, scheduled for release across several major platforms next month in time for the Christmas holidays. Described as “a holiday family film with a twist,” the production features veteran actress […]