Jamaica’s Ebony Drysdale-Daley Becomes her Country’s First Female Commonwealth Judo Championships Gold Medalist
Ebony Drysdale-Daley made history when she took the gold medal in the Commonwealth Judo Championships held Sept. 25-29, 2019 in Birmingham, UK. The athlete was Jamaica’s single entry and won gold in the -70 kg category when she faced off against Annie Boby of England in the final round. The 24-year-old Drysdale-Daley is a student […]
Jamaica’s Place in the Long History of Clarks Shoes
The famous British shoe company has been making footwear since 1829 and has experienced several significant milestones over the centuries, from the Industrial Revolution to influencing fashion in the modern music industry. The brand has had a major influence on Jamaican culture, and the island culture has also made its mark on Clarks. Clarks became […]
Jamaican Restaurant in UK Wins Food Awards for Best World Cuisine at The Food Awards England
Jamaican restaurant, Jemz Caribbean won the award for Best World Cuisine at the Food Awards England 2019. The restaurant is operated by the husband and wife team of Sandra and Patrick Harris. The restaurant recently celebrated its fourth anniversary. The restaurant has a 4.5 rating on TripAdvisor® and customers are lavish in their praise, as […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending November 1st, 2019
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT SIGNS MOU WITH US AGENCY TO REDUCE DISASTER RISK The government of Jamaica signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to facilitate cooperation on reducing disaster risks and financing risk reduction. The action recognizes that Jamaica’s economic development is at […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Just Speak a Word…”
He was a centurion, a Roman officer and a commander of at least a hundred men, who was accustomed to exercising authority. So when he sent his messengers, Jewish elders, to Jesus beseeching Him that he would come and heal his servant who was sick to the point of death, he knew that it was […]
Jamaican Sprint Sensation, Briana Williams, Named Track & Field News High School Girls Athlete of the Year
Briana Williams has reason to be happy. The 17-year-old junior at Northeast High School in Oakland Park, FL has been named Girls Athlete of the Year by Track & Field News. The Jamaican athlete set a national record of 10.94 in the 100m to net the title. Williams received 14 out of 19 votes for […]
Jamaican Team Wins 15 Medals and Spirit of Judo Award at USA International Judo Tournament
The seven-member Jamaican judoka team was invited for the first time to the annual Ocean State Invitational International Judo Tournament held in Providence, RI and took away a total of 15 medals, along with a collective Spirit of Judo Award. The team won four gold, five silver, and six bronze medals, competing in the Pre-Cadet, […]
Jamaican Born Reverend Audrey Bailey Honored in New York
On October 12, 2019, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Westchester Chapter of the Caribbean American Nurses Association (CANA) presented Jamaican born Reverend Audrey Bailey with the organization’s Community Service Award. Rev. Bailey is the priest-in-charge at St. Francis and St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, which is located in White Plains, New York. She received her award at […]
Jamaican American Co-founder Of Curlfest Wins Award In Los Angeles
Simone Mair, the Jamaican-descent co-founder of Curlfest, was honored at the 13th Annual ADCOLOR awards ceremony in Los Angeles, California. He was presented with the Catalyst Award at the event, which recognizes achievements of African-American, Native American, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ professionals. Mair’s father, who is the chair-producer of the Jamaica Independence Gala in Rye, New […]
Usain Bolt To Headline New Tokyo 2020 Stadium Opening Event
Jamaican superstar sprinter and Olympic champion Usain Bolt is scheduled to be the headliner at the grand opening of the new National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, on December 21, 2019. The stadium will host the 2020 Olympic games. The event will include musical and cultural acts in addition to sporting ones. While specific details have […]