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 […]
Jamaican duo compete on “The Big Flower Fight” series on Netflix
Netflix has just released “The Big Flower Flight” a fun floral series. Ten pairs of floral designers, sculptures and garden designers face off in a friendly floral flight to see who can build the boldest garden sculptures. Chanelle Born in London, England of Jamaican descent; Chanelle, is a fashion designer and owns her own label, […]
Jamaican Supermodel, Jeneil Williams, Featured in Vogue, Discusses Being Pregnant During COVID Pandemic
Supermodel Jeneil Williams and significant other, Shay Hunter, are expecting their first child soon. Williams has been journaling her journey to motherhood and is sharing her pregnancy story during the COVID-19 pandemic. She’s featured in the May edition of Vogue magazine. Like many other mothers-to-be, Williams tells how her check-ups have transitioned to FaceTime and […]
“Yesterday, I Run/Walk” – A Jamaican-American honors Ahmaud Arbery
I ran/walked. I did not run/walk 2.23 miles in honor of Ahmaud Arbery, nor was it join a new #hashtag movement, or to show my solidarity to those who wear my Blackness, or even display my outrage for these senseless shootings. I ran/walk, nevertheless. The reasons mentioned are enough to run. Highlighting the lynching of […]