Tears for My African Kings – Why do they hate you so much?
My champion, my Kings, so fierce from within, you’re a son, husband, brother, uncle, and a friend. I love the color of your skin, the shape of your nose and your body, that shapes like an African King. Why do they hate you so much? When all they do is try to be like you? […]
Jamaican-Canadian Lawyer has Been Appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario
Attorney Audrey P.C. Ramsey has been appointed as a judge to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, Canada. A lifetime member of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, she fills the position vacated by Justice G. Czutrin who was elected a supernumerary judge in January 2020. Prior to her appointment as a judge, Ramsay […]
Koffee Posts Reaction to George Floyd’s Police Killing, “Fight against injustice”
Jamaican Grammy Award-winning Reggae artist, Koffee, has added her voice to the many celebrities worldwide demanding justice in the George Floyd killing in the United States. A police officer in Minneapolis killed George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man by pinning Floyd’s neck down with his knee, suffocating him while in custody. The incident was captured […]
Jamaican-born Teacher in Chicago Wins Prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching
Michael Stewart, a teacher at LEARN South Chicago, has been honored with the highly-coveted Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. The prestigious award was presented at Stewart’s home by Golden Apple President, Alan Mather, in the presence of the school’s principal, his colleagues, and family members. As a Golden Apple Award winner and master […]
5 Jamaican YouTubers to Watch While in Quarantine
As COVID-19 continues to keep us indoors, you might be getting a little cabin fever and even more than that with flight restrictions, you might be missing your visits to Jamaica! Here are some YouTubers to discover that will keep you connected while you’re away. Miles Guide This twenty-one-year-old travel and lifestyle YouTuber started the […]
Taking a dump in a billionaire’s bathroom — Just Being Funny By Caribbean Comedian Onicia Muller
“Are you Onicia?” I looked around; No one was within shouting distance. “Onicia Muller?” Was this God or schizophrenia? I peered into a nearby bush. If a secret intelligence organisation was recruiting me, I should respond like a Super Spy™. The voice guided me to the billionaire’s home office, where I was filling in for […]
Listen to the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending May 29, 2020
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending May 29, 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
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending May 29th, 2020
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS RECEIVES FUNDS FROM UNICEF The Department of Correctional Services in Jamaica has received $1 million from UNICEF Jamaica to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization United Nations Children’s Fund Jamaica provided the money for preparations in juvenile institutions. The Department says the funds will be […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Honest Doubt
Thomas, one of the remaining eleven disciples, was having none of it. According to the narrative, on the evening after Jesus’ resurrection, “the disciples were meeting behind locked doors, in fear of the Jewish leaders, when suddenly Jesus was standing there among them! After greeting them, He showed them His hands and side. And how […]
Jamaican-Born Judge to Head American Society of International Law
Justice Patrick Robinson, who was born in Jamaica, has been elected Honorary President of the American Society of International Law (ASIL). With his election, Justice Robinson, 74, becomes just the second non-United States national to lead the organization The justice serves as a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and will be head […]