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.
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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 […]
Jamaican-Born Educator Named First Black Dean at Indiana University School of Law
Dr. Karen Bravo, who was born in Jamaica, has been appointed to be the dean of Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law, the first person of color to serve in this role. Dr. Black was appointed on February 27, 2020, following a nation-wide search that began in the previous year. She will move […]
Reggae Girlz’ Invitational Squad, Jamaican Celebs, Put Their Best Foot Forward at Bob Marley ‘One Love’ Football Celebration
In conjunction with February marking Black History Month, the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida played host to the ‘One Love’ Football Fun-Day Celebration to pay homage not only to the life and spirit of the legendary reggae King, Bob Marley, but also to his seeming lifelong love affair with the game of football itself. […]
DJ Herc To Establish Hip-Hop Museum In Jamaica
Hip-hop music pioneer DJ Herc plans to establish a hip-hop museum in his home country of Jamaica. He announced his plans at the Jamaica Music Conference held in Kingston in February 2020. During an interview with Billboard Magazine, DJ Herc and his sister Cindy Campbell talked about their plans for the Kingston museum and how […]
Two Jamaican Women among Those Honored for Making a Mark in UK City of Manchester
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, the Manchester Evening News compiled a list of inspirational women from all walks of life who have made significant contributions and left their marks on the region. Among those honored are two Jamaicans, Olive Morris and Louise Da-Cocodia. Activist Olive Morris was born in Harewood, St Catherine, Jamaica, […]