Jamaican-born Reneé Goble appointed as a Denver County Court Judge
Mayor Michael B. Hancock announced the appointment of Jamaican-born Reneé Goble to the Denver County Court. That appointment will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Gary Jackson. “I have always believed that judicial appointments are some of the most important appointments an elected leader can make, because these individuals are responsible for […]
Jamaica Experiencing a Shortage of Marijuana
Heavy rains, increased local consumption, and a decrease in the number of marijuana farmers have combined to create a serious shortage of ganja in the country. According to Triston Thompson of Tacaya, a consulting and brokerage company working with Jamaica’s developing legal cannabis industry, the shortage represents “a cultural embarrassment” as foreigners associate Jamaica with […]
Bridgerton’s Lady Danbury Joins Frances-Anne Solomon In The Director’s Chair This Sunday on Caribbean Tales TV
Adjoa Andoh is a celebrated UK Director, Actress and Writer. She made her Hollywood debut alongside Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in Clint Eastwood’s Invictus and her Netflix debut in the psychological thriller, Fractured. A British film, television, stage and radio actress, Adjoa is well-known on the UK stage for her leading roles, one of […]
Jamaican Women Win Medals in Bobsled Monobob World Series Race
Jamaica’s women winter Olympians Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian and Carrie Russell received medals as the second-place and third-place winners, respectively, at the Monobob World series race in Lake Placid, New York, on February 1, 2021. Monobob is a one-person bobsled event. This was the third event in the monobob series at this location, with the final race […]
Accomplished Jamaican-American Attorney & Civic Leader, Marlon Hill, joins law firm Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman Miami Office
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. significantly bolstered its Miami office with the addition of Marlon A. Hill as Of Counsel. Hill is an experienced and highly skilled government and corporate lawyer and has been deeply involved in community leadership roles with South Florida’s multicultural communities. Hill represents local governments, businesses, and entrepreneurs in […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending February 5, 2021.
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Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending February 5th, 2021
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICA’S NEW BEACH POLICY DESIGNED TO INCREASE ACCESS AND IMPROVE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC BEACHES Pearnel Charles Jr., Jamaica’s Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, provided details of a draft policy meant to improve access and maintenance of public beaches on the island. According to Charles, the policy […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Send Me”
It is not unusual to hear someone say they wished there were more than 24 hours in a day. That’s usually because there is so much to do in what seems like so little time. The demands of life press in on us so much so that trying to find balance is like trying to […]
“Jamaican Stripe” $1,340 Pullover Promoted by Louis Vuitton as Inspired by Jamaican Flag Does Not Feature National Flag’s Colors
In a bid to capitalize on the worldwide popularity of all things Jamaican, fashion leader Louis Vuitton designed the “Jamaican Stripe” pullover, which the company has advertised as being “inspired by the Caribbean island’s national flag.” However, the red, green, and yellow pullover, which sells for $1,340, is not using the colors of Jamaica’s flag, […]
WATCH: Shaggy “It Wasn’t Me’ featured in his First Super Bowl Commercial
Jamaican-American reggae singer, musician, actor and DJ, Shaggy, will star alongside Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis in his first Super Bowl commercial for Cheetos. His song “It Wasn’t Me” will be featured with rewritten lyrics as Kunis tries to convince Kutcher she didn’t take his bag of Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix. Shaggy is brought in […]