Jamaica Listed Among 17 Countries Editors of Travel + Leisure Magazine Want to Visit Once They Can Travel Again
The editors of Travel + Leisure Magazine, who have been unable to pursue their love for travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, have turned their attention to identifying the countries they would choose to visit once everyone is given the all-clear to do so without fear of contracting the deadly disease. The editors, who suggest […]
8 Things to Know About Jamaican-Born Singer, Carl Douglas, of “Kung Fu Fighting” Fame
The opening notes of the song “Kung Fu Fighting” are instantly recognized around the world, along with the vocals of singer Carl Douglas. Born in Kingston, Jamaica on May 10, 1942, his disco hit was a chart-topper in the U.S., UK, and countries around the globe. It sold 11 million copies and was one of […]
British Member of Parliament of Jamaican Descent Named as New UK Trade Envoy
Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has named Darren Henry, a Member of Parliament who is of Jamaican descent, to be the new trade envoy to Jamaica and the Commonwealth Caribbean. Henry was born in Bedford, England. His father is Jamaican, and his mother is from Trinidad. In his new role, he […]
Jamaican Descent Actress Kerry Washington Wins Her First Emmy Award
American actress Kerry Washington, perhaps best known for her role as “Olivia Pope” on the television series “Scandal,” has won her first Emmy. She received the honor for her work as executive producer on the ABC television network’s Live In Front Of A Studio Audience: “All In The Family” And “Good Times.” at the 2020 […]
Tampa Skate Park Partners with Jamaican to Provide Skateboards to Kids on the Island
The Skate Park of Tampa in Florida is promising to donate 100 skateboards to Jamaican Steve Douglas, who is building the first skate park on the island in Boys Town. Douglas loves skateboarding: he built his first skateboard from cardboard and spare parts from roller skates and has continued with the activity for much of […]
City of Lauderhill Salutes Its Mayor by Proclaiming “Mayor Hazelle Rogers Day” to Celebrate Her Jamaican National Honor, the Order of Distinction
Mayor Hazelle Rogers of Lauderdale Lakes has received Jamaica’s National Honor, the Order of Distinction, Rank of Commander Class, in recognition of her 25 years of outstanding public service. Jamaicans in the Diaspora and civic leaders applauded the award, and the CIty of Lauderhill proclaimed September 29, 2020, as “Mayor Hazelle Rogers Day” to mark […]
Fatal affairs and tebbe lovers—Just Being Funny By Caribbean Comedian Onicia Muller
Is losing your partner to cheating really that serious? To me it can’t be because it’s not like you’ll be lonely, you have the person you were cheating with, no? Well, I must be alone in this thinking since movies like Fatal Affair (2020) and others claim that it is. So much of Fatal Affair […]
Jamaica’s Revised Pre-testing Procedures Make Travel More Seamless While Protecting Visitors and Residents
Jamaica has announced revised measures for international travelers visiting the island with arrivals beginning October 10. These new processes make the required online Travel Authorization application more seamless for visitors while still maintaining stringent health protocols. The Ministry of Health and Wellness has expanded acceptable testing categories allowing travelers to choose between presenting a negative COVID-19 Antigen […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending October 9 2020.
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Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending October 9th, 2020
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES HOLNESS SAYS NO POLICIES MADE JUST TO FAVOR TOURISM Critics have accused Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness with making COVID-19 policies that favor tourism revenue over the health of Jamaicans. Holness responded by saying that his government does not make policies to favor tourists, but to favor the people of […]