New Jersey City to Name Street “Jamaica Way” to Honor Contributions of Jamaicans
City officials in Paterson, New Jersey, are giving a new name to a two-block portion of Vreeland Avenue. This part of the street will now be called “Jamaica Way” to honor the extensive contributions made by Jamaican Americans to the city. The measure to change the street’s name was approved on June 10, 2021 and […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending June 18 2021.
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending June 18, 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 June 18th, 2021
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES MINISTRY OF EDUCATION WARNS SCHOOLS AGAINST BARRING STUDENTS FROM EXAMS DUE TO HAIRSTYLES A nationwide warning to schools has been issued by the Ministry of Education in Jamaica to tell them not to exclude students from examinations in the summer of 2021 due to their choice of hairstyle. Schools worldwide […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Becoming a People of Grace
Whenever I reflect on the grace of God, a feeling of awe flows through my being. This amazing grace that He so freely gives without a thought of our merit or worthiness finds its source only in His goodness. And it is easy to take it for granted. That a holy God stooped down and […]
Comedians Onicia Muller And Devin Whitlock Premier Hilarious New Podcast About Scams
Former crime reporter turned comedian Onicia Muller and fellow Chicago comedian Devin Whilock have joined together to produce a comedy podcast exposing scams. ‘Scam, Swindles, and Schemes’ is a weekly show about trending stories, everyday problems, and practices that may be more pervasive people realize. Lighthearted, opinionated, and very much not to be taken seriously, […]
Uber Ride Sharing Operating In Kingston & St Catherine
Uber announced the availability of its services, noting that it was pleased to have a part in the post-COVID-19 economic re-birth of Jamaica and that its mission is to “create opportunities through accessible mobility.” The firm’s website also offered a way for interested individuals to sign up as drivers. Drivers for Uber must be at […]
Manchester City Player to Receive MBE at Queen’s Birthday Honors in UK
Raheem Sterling of Manchester City will become a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) at the Queen’s Birthday Honors, which are awarded during the month of June each year as a part of the official birthday celebration for Queen Elizabeth II. The honors are given in recognition of the good […]
Jamaican Beats Out 40 Others to Win Scholarship to UK University
Jamaican Sashauna Perkins has won a scholarship worth £20,000 ($4 million) to attend Swansea University in the United Kingdom. Perkins won out over 40 other competitors for the full scholarship to obtain a master’s degree in business administration (MBA). The scholarship was introduced to reward the student who showed the greatest potential to become a […]
Jamaica Diaspora Champions Awards 2021: Complete List of Winners & Where To Watch The Awards Show
Who are the 2021 Jamaica Diaspora Champions Awards winners? After hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes, the Nominees with the most votes by sector were awarded and twelve have emerged as the Jamaica Diaspora Champions 2021, without further ado: The Jamaica Diaspora Champion in Agriculture and Climate Resilience is Yaad Market, founded by Steve […]
Sixteen-Year-Old Student of Jamaican Descent in Kentucky Wins 2021 “Doodle for Google” & $30,000 Scholarship
Milo Golding, a junior at Lexington Christian Academy in Lexington, Kentucky, has been selected as the 2021 “Doodle for Google” contest winner. He was listed one of the five finalists for the 13th annual edition of the competition, and his win was announced on Monday, June 14, 2021. His winning doodle was featured on Google’s […]