African Redemption: The Definitive Marcus Garvey Documentary
African Redemption: The Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey is a remarkable film that critically assesses Garvey’s biography. Directed by Roy T Anderson, African Redemption more than fulfills its goal of “telling a story of this oft-misunderstood man, in a way that was not only objective, and balanced, but insightful and engaging.” Using a blend […]
Jamaican Poet, Antonia Valaire, Wins Back-to-Back International Spoken Word Awards
The Jamaican poet Christena Williams, who is better known by her stage name of Antonia Valaire, has received back-to-back “International Spoken Word Artist of the Year” awards for 2020 and 2021 by the People of Extraordinary Talent (P.O.E.T) organization and Blaq Ice Productions. She also received a nomination at the 39th International Reggae and World […]
Jamaican-American, Damian Williams, Makes History as First Black U.S. Attorney for The Southern District of New York
Jamaican American Damian Williams, 40, was confirmed as the first Black United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) after being nominated for the position by US President Joe Biden. A veteran federal prosecutor, Williams had the support of Chuck Schumer, the US Senate Majority Leader and Senior Senator for New York […]
Jamaican Antonio Dixon, Founder of SolarFi, Named to Forbes “Next 1000” List
Jamaica’s Antonio Dixon, the founder of the green energy firm SolarFi has been included on the “Next 1000” list compiled by Forbes Magazine. The list names the entrepreneurial heroes in the small business sector. The initiative highlights ambitious self-funded entities, sole proprietors, and pre-revenue startup firms in all regions of the United States that have […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending October 8 2021.
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending October 8 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
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending October 8th, 2021
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES COVID-19 VACCINATION TARGET THREATENED BY DECREASING DEMAND According to Dunstan Bryan, Jamaica’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, the nation’s target of getting 65 percent of the population slated for March 2022 requires that at least 15,000 Jamaicans receive the vaccine every day. The Ministry is now challenged to […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Our Ultimate Source
God is my source; everything else is a resource. That is my conviction and how liberating it is! Like most of us, I was socialized to think and believe that people and things were the sources from which we get the things we need, leaving us somewhat dependent on these sources. To some extent, this […]
10 Truths You Should Know About Jamaican Tik-Toker Julie Mango
Julie Mango – “Sugar & Spice and Everything Christ” We had a chat with the hilarious and patriotic, Juliet Bodley, more popularly known as, ‘Julie Mango’. We are sure you’ve taken many trips with her down memory lane as she re-enacts Jamaica of the past with her funny and very relatable Tik Tok sketches. This […]
Jamaican-Owned Fashion Design Company Win Awards at Milan Fashion Week
Jamaican-born fashion designer Carmicheal Byfield received an award from Mad Mood Milano Fashion Week on September 27, 2021. He announced the win on Facebook, posting, “It’s not mines, IT’S US, team House of Byfield won an award & I accept and celebrate this award from Mad Mood Milano Fashion Week 27tth Sept 2021 & everyone […]
Jamaica’s Rashaun Stewart One of Top 50 Finalists for Inaugural Global Student Prize Selected from 3,500 Applicants
Rashaun Stewart of Jamaica has been named one of the Top 50 applicants for the inaugural Global Student Prize, which will award US$100,000 to an exceptional student who is a champion for change. The prize is sponsored by Chegg.org, the “impact, advocacy, and research arm of Chegg,” an education technology firm based in Santa Clara, […]