All-Star Including Bounty Killer, Tarrus Riley & Tessanne Chin in The Line-Up For Veterans For Veterans Fundraiser Jamaica
As the countdown hits zero, a star-studded lineup including Bounty Killer, Tarrus Riley, Agent Sasco, Tessanne Chin, Jermaine Edwards and Dean Fraser will come together for the Veterans for Veterans concert on Saturday, November 13. The virtual event will be the main donation drive for the National Poppy Appeal 2021. It will raise funds for […]
Jamaican-born Jeanine McIntosh Menze Who Made History As The US Coast Guard First Black Woman Pilot Helps Another Black Woman To Make Her Mark
In 2005, Jamaican-born Jeanine McIntosh Menze made history when she became the first Black woman pilot in the United States Coast Guard since the service was established in 1790. There are over 800 pilots in the US Coast Guard, and they are responsible for maritime security, safety, and stewardship, performing search and rescue missions generally […]
Jamaican Pastor in Central Florida Appears in New Christian Movie to be Released across the USA
Jamaican pastor Rosemarie Roth appears in the Christian film “The Youngest Evangelist.” The film is based on a true story about John King, a 10-year-old African American boy who preaches to his classmates in elementary school in 1980 about salvation and the love of Jesus. The film follows John as he endures numerous challenges at […]
Jamaica wins top 2021 Travelage West Wave Award
Continuing to cement its place as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, Jamaica has been recognized with a 2021 WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Award as the ‘International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support’ by TravelAge West. It is the 10th time Jamaica has earned this honor in the 16–year history […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending November 12th, 2021
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES LEADERSHIP STYLE OF MAROON LEADER DRAWS CRITICISM FROM ACCOMPONG RESIDENTS The leader of the Maroons, Colonel Richard Currie, has been criticized by some residents of Accompong after a man complained of experiencing physical harm at the hands of one of Currie’s security personnel who allegedly shut down a party on […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending November 12, 2021
Listen to the 7 Jamaica & Caribbean News items you may have missed for the week ending November 12, 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
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Our On-Time God
When Jesus received news of Lazarus’ illness, John was careful to note that “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, but oddly, when He heard that Lazarus was sick, He stayed on where He was for two more days” (John 11:5-6, The Message). Finally declaring Lazarus to be dead (vv. 11-14), He then proceeded […]
Company Owned by Jamaican Mother & Daughter Featured in Forbes for Disrupting the $600 Billion Menopause Market
Jamaican, Debbie Dickinson, is featured with her daughter Markea in Forbes magazine for developing an innovative technological solution to help women deal with the hot flashes and night sweats of menopause. The approach uses the body’s own natural capability to regulate its temperature, and it represents one of the ways in which female entrepreneurs are […]
Jamaican-born New York legislator Nick Perry Nominated to Be US Ambassador to Jamaica
Following a strong recommendation from United States Senator Charles “Chuck” Schumer of New York, Jamaican-born New York legislator N. Nick Perry will be the next Ambassador to Jamaica. He was named to the position by President Joe Biden just two weeks after Schumer recommended him. According to an announcement from the White House on November […]
Photo Highlights of the Consulate General of Jamaica’s Diaspora Awards 2021
The Consulate General of 2021 Jamaica Diaspora Awards was held on Sunday, November 7th. The ceremony was held virtually on Facebook and before a small studio audience. Twelve Jamaicans were honored with their names will be inscribed on the Honour Roll of Jamaicans in the Southern USA. Jamaica’s Consul General Oliver Mair made the presentation […]