Jamaican American Danielle Pinnock Stars in New Hit CBS Series
The Jamaican American actor Danielle Pinnock, who is now starring as a Prohibition-era jazz singer in the new series “Ghosts” on CBS, found a unique way to keep her fans laughing during the COVID-19 shutdown. She co-created an Instagram account called “Hashtag Booked” with fellow actor LaNisa Renee Frederick, based on her experiences in the […]
Three Brits of Jamaican Heritage in Top 10 of 2022 Black Powerlist in the UK
Kevin Fenton, Jacky Wright, and Jacqueline “Jacqui” Mckenzie, three British individuals of Jamaican heritage, have been included in the Top 10 of the United Kingdom’s Black Powerlist for 2022. The Powerlist is issued every year to honor exceptional people of African, African Caribbean, and African American heritage in the UK. At the top of the […]
Reggae Girlz vs. Costa Rica Friendly Match: ‘Nil-Nil’ Stalemate at DRV PNK Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Recently, on Sunday October 24th, Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz football team faced off against Costa Rica at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Though small, the crowd of fans in attendance were very animated and vocal throughout the 90-minute match. The contest was an international friendly and, as such, also served as part of […]
Powerful Speech on Rising Sea Levels, by Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, Was a Breakout Moment at the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference
Mia Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados who made headlines with her strong presentation to the United Nations in September of 2021, continued to make her mark on the world stage with what has been described as a “fiery speech” on climate change at the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Glasgow, Scotland, […]
Costa Rica Vice-President of Jamaican Descent Honored Ahead of UN General Assembly
The vice-president of Costa Rica, Dr. Epsy Campbell received the Hall of Fame Award from MIPAD, an organization that collaborates with CNN/Warner Media to recognize the Most Influential People of African Descent. She was honored for her advocacy of the United Nations resolution to create a Permanent Forum for people of African descent. When asked […]
Jamaican-Born Woman Becomes First Female, First Black Woman to Serve as Virginia Lieutenant Governor
Jamaican-Born Winsome Sears will be the first female and first black woman to serve as the lieutenant governor of Virginia after her victory in the 2021 election on November 2, 2021. Her election represents a first for the commonwealth’s 400-year history. Previously, Sears was also the first Republican to represent her chiefly Black 90th district […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending November 54 2021.
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending November 5 2021. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaican & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit https://www.youtube.com/outofmanyonline
Hello Again Cuba! Caribbean Airlines Re-starts Service To Havana, Cuba In December 2021
Caribbean Airlines will return to Havana, Cuba from December 14. The airline will operate a weekly, non-stop service each Tuesday between Trinidad and Havana, Cuba with easy connections to other destinations. Flights are open for sale via www.caribbean-airlines.com, the Caribbean Airlines Reservations Sales and Service Center, the Caribbean Airlines Mobile App and Travel Agents. The flight schedule […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending November 5th, 2021
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES MARK GOLDING, PNP LEADER< CALLS FOR JAMAICA TO REMOVE BRITISH QUEEN AS HEAD OF STATE Mark Golding, the head of the People’s National Party (PNP), called upon Jamaica’s Parliament to join Barbados in removing Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain as the nation’s head of state. Barbados made the move […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Power of Encouragement
Among the disciples mentioned in the early church was a little-known one by the name of Joseph (Joses). According to Luke, in the fledgling church, “there was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid […]