Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending April 17 2020.
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Victor’s Parade
Ressurection Sunday is now behind us. The songs and biblical passages proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus await 2021 to be heralded again. For Christians everywhere, the empty tomb of Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith. In his letter to the church in Corinth, Paul writes, “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching […]
Did you Know FILA Created a Jamaican Patty Shoe?
In 2016, the New York-based sneaker and lifestyle shop Alumni entered into a partnership with the sportswear giant FILA. The goal – to create a shoe based on the FILA Overpass runner that was a representation of Jamaican beef patties. The footwear was inspired by the golden-colored patties and designed to honor the spirit of […]
Vogue And Essence Feature Internationally Popular Jamaican Fashion Influencer Tamu Mcpherson
Jamaican-born Tamu Mcpherson, who is currently based in Milan, Italy, is among the “tastemakers” featured by Vogue fashion magazine to discover how they are taking care of themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has prompted self-isolation, self-quarantine, and social distancing efforts worldwide. Mcpherson is the force behind the popular fashion community known as All the […]
Cuba Develops Vaccine to Combat COVID-19: Now In Clinical Trials On The Island
Dr. Gerardo Guillen, the director of research at the Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Cuba said during a recent television and radio interview, that clinical trials are being held for a vaccine aimed at activating the immune system to combat COVID-19. In the interview Dr. Guillen said, “Our researchers have been able to […]
Jamaican-born creative Rockstaar: How Instagram Helped Him Build His Career As a Creative
When Hootsuite issued their annual Digital Report in February 2020, of the 1.63 million internet users there were 1.30 million social media users in Jamaica*(January 2020). That study also showed that the number of social media users in Jamaica increased by 106 thousand (+8.8%) between April 2019 and January 2020. In February 2020, Instagram had […]
If He’s a Good Parent, What’s a Bad Parent? – Just Being Funny by Caribbean Comedian, Onicia Muller
Roberto helped a granny board the bus. “Rebecca, you got a dollar?” She was frail, wore thick eyeglasses, and dragged a heavy cart. Yo, don’t butter up the elderly just to beg for pocket change – aim for their wills! Newbies always go for billionaires, but the Common Granny™ has fewer babies (grand or sugary) […]
“Good Fren Betta Than Pocket Money” Says China Ambassador About Medical Donation to Jamaica
The government of China is providing donations of medical equipment to help Jamaica’s efforts in fighting the impacts of COVID-19. China’s ambassador to Jamaica Tian Qi and a spokesperson from the embassy in Kingston reported that the shipment of critical medical supplies will arrive in this month. The equipment will include 1,000 N95 surgical masks; […]
Jamaican Alia Atkinson Amongst 320 Swimmers To Receive Monthly Funds To Help Prepare For Olympics
Jamaican swimmer Alia Atkinson, who holds two world records, will receive a monthly stipend from the International Swimming League to help sustain her in her preparations to compete in the rescheduled 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Atkinson is one of 320 swimmers who will receive a monthly payment of US$1,500 via a financial grant known […]
Three Power Moves For Every Couple Amidst COVID-19
First it was the pause button, then the reset button was pressed. God has pushed the reset button bringing a shift in our nation for the better, but satan has tried to counter by instilling fear and worry into the heart of man, including married couples. As my wife and I work remotely in our […]