Supermodel Winnie Harlow Launches Shoes Inspired By Her Jamaican Heritage
A new spring fashion shoe collection has been introduced by supermodel Winnie Harlow. She has based the line’s design on ideas inspired by her Jamaican heritage. The collection was developed together with Steve Madden. The new collection follows the very successful launch of a collection from Harlow and Madden in 2019, as they expect the […]
Immigration Advice: More On The New Public Charge Rule
By now, everyone should be aware that the new Public Charge Rule is in effect as of the 24th of February 2020. The Public Charge Rule will have a profound impact on the ability of many Jamaican individuals applying to either obtain legal permanent residence (LPR) in the United States or an immigrant visa overseas […]
Jamaican Woman Breaks “Glass Ceiling” Becoming First Black Woman on Southern Baptist Board of Trustees
The trustees of Guidestone Financial Resources elected Renée Trewick as the first African American female chair on March 2, 2020. She is also the first black woman to chair any national agency of the Southern Baptist Convention. She was recognized as one of the “amazing Caribbean women” who are having a positive effect on the […]
Jamaican Family in Wuhan, China, Shares Their Coronavirus Experience and Tips
The Shirley family, four Jamaicans who are living in Wuhan, China, have always retained their family traditions and consistently honored them. Now, as they find themselves at the center of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak and pandemic, they are sharing their holistic approach to life and reminding people around the world to try to relax and […]
Jamaican Singer Impresses Judges On “American Idol”
Eighteen-year-old Jahzan McLaughlin, a singer from Jamaica, appeared during the audition round of the television program “American Idol” and caused a sensation among the show’s judges. Her interpretation of the songs “Rock-A-Bye Baby” by Clean Bandit and “Warrior” by Demi Lovato made a strong impression on the three judges, who all voted “Yes” and moved […]
Jamaican Olympic Champion Veronica Campbell-Brown Honored By Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
Jamaica’s Veronica Campbell-Brown, 37, a two-time Olympic gold medal winner in the 200-meter event, was among the most recent athletes honored by the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. She and the others were recognized for their athletic achievements at the 62nd annual Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame banquet held on March 13, 2020, in Arkansas. […]
“We would like to move from calling it Patois (Patwa) to calling it Jamaican” – Conversation with Jamaican Christian Cultural Advocate, Jo-Ann Faith Richards Goffe
Jo-Ann Faith Richards Goffe is a Christian Cultural Advocate who is passionate about cultural relevance and bilingualism, especially in the corporate worship spaces. A transformational speaker, singer/songwriter, lecturer, and author, she tells stories and sings songs as she helps people to connect authentically with themselves, with each other and with God through their culture. Jo-Ann […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending March 20th, 2020
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES 16TH CASE OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN JAMAICA Jamaica confirmed its 16th case of the COVID-19 virus, according to the nation’s Ministry of Health. The latest virus victim was described as a person who had traveled to Jamaica from New York on March 10, 2020. This person has been isolated at […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending March 20 2020.
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending March 20, 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
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Anxious Times, Anxious Hearts
Anxiety. The online Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as “apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill”; “an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one’s capacity […]