Christmas Message From the Consulate General of Jamaica, Toronto
Celebrating safely together. My fellow Jamaicans and friends, as I reflect on the true meaning of Christmas I am reminded that it came at a most challenging time, yet it’s signaled hope for the future. Christmas represents happiness, joy, peace, and unity. It is a time to give thanks to the Almighty for his priceless […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – When the Facts Doesn’t Matter
Whenever I read the narrative as recorded in Luke 1, my sympathies go out to Zacharias, the priest. Of he and his wife Elisabeth we are told: “And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, […]
Seasons Greetings From H.E. Seth George Ramocan CD High Commissioner
The festive season is usually a time to gather together with family and loved ones, but for many of us this will not be possible this year due to the ongoing restrictions brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic. I hope therefore, that this festive season will be a time for you to rest, relax […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending December 25 2020.
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending December 25, 2020. 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
A Year after Toronto Street Named for Him Jamaican-Born B. Denham Jolly Honored with Order of Canada
B. Denham Jolly, a teacher, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civil rights leader who was born in Jamaica, made history in 2020 with his appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada. This is one of the highest civilian honors awarded in the country. Jolly was among 113 recipients of the award conferred by Governor General […]
“Point of Action” Work by Jamaican-born Architect Featured in Manhattan Holiday Display
The work entitled “Point of Action” by Jamaican-born architect Nina Cooke John was chosen by the Van Alen Institute and the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership in New York City, as the central piece in its yearly competition. The project, which is open daily and will be on view through January 1, 2021, in the Flatiron Public […]
Did You Know A Jamaican Holds The Guinness Book Record For Burpees?
Jamaican Brandon Chin Loy, who recently graduated from the New York University in Abu Dhabi with a BS degree in computer engineering, is part of a team that set the record for completing the highest number of chest-to-ground burpees in a 24-hour period. The burpee exercise consists of two parts: a pushup followed by a […]
There is Now a Bob Marley Board Game
Are you ready to take a break from the screens and play a board game? High Roller Games, a firm in Kelowna, British Columbia, is celebrating the 75th anniversary of legendary Jamaican reggae artist Bob Marley with the introduction of a new board game designed in his honor. According to Derek Hodgins, CEO of High […]
British-Jamaican Lawyer Who Trains African Prisoners How to Defend Themselves in Court Featured on “60 Minutes”
British-Jamaican lawyer Alexander McLean, the founder of Justice Defenders, an organization that provides legal counsel and education to men and women in prison in Africa, was featured on the television news program “60 Minutes” on December 20, 2020. McLean, 35, is from South London and established the organization to provide programs that allow inmates incarcerated […]
Annual Clarendon Christmas Concert and Caroling Service Goes Virtual on Monday, December 21, 2020
The annual Clarendon Christmas Concert and Caroling Service will go virtual this year, in keeping with the national social distancing protocols caused by the Covid 19 Pandemic. The concert, which is a proud product of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Clarendon Office and the Clarendon Municipal Corporation (CMC), will be streamed live on the […]