Photo Highlights from the St Hugh’s Alumnae Association of Atlanta 120th Anniversary Celebration Gala
The St. Hugh’s High School Alumnae Association, Atlanta Chapter held a gala on November 2, 2019, to celebrate the school’s 120 year anniversary. The past students fondly known as “Swans” from Atlanta, New York, Florida, Washington DC, Canada and other parts of the world converged at the Atlanta Marriott Northeast for the elegant affair. Rastafunk […]
United States House of Representatives Honors Jamaican Businessman, Kevin Hendrickson
Jamaican businessman Kevin Hendrickson has been honored by the United States House of Representatives in recognition of his “courageous, resilient, intelligent and loving” leadership in respect to his community. Hendrickson is the managing director of The Courtleigh Hospitality Group (CHG) in Kingston, Jamaica. The House honors also cited his value as a member of the […]
Writing My Ancestral History – How I Researched My Jamaican Family Tree
Sometime between 1983 and 1984, my older brother Frank and I visited the Records Office in Spanish Town, Jamaica. We spent the afternoon leafing through stuffy, dusty volumes in search of our ancestry. Frank created a family tree. We questioned older relatives, but we didn’t know the right questions to ask. Plus, we didn’t want […]
Miss Lou Celebrated at Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival South Florida – November 10, 2019
The centenary celebration of the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley “Miss Lou”, will take centerstage at this year’s 18th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival on Sunday, November 10, 2019. The event, which offers a feast of jerk and other Caribbean foods, authentic culture, and entertainment, has become a staple in South Florida’s cultural landscape and attracts thousands of patrons. The Western Union […]
How One Life Can Be Transformed With A Little Help – The Story Of Valrie Kim Johnson
This picture above looks like it’s just a normal beautiful face. But it’s so much more, it’s a heart, a passion, a drive, a commitment and a dream come true. It’s a dream that started 6 years ago when Valrie Kim Johnson, age 17, left the shores of Jamaica for six months for California for […]
“The Key Game”, a Play Written & Directed by Jamaicans is Nominated for Prestigious AUDELCO Award in New York
“The Key Game,” a play written by Jamaican-born Patricia Cumper, has been nominated for an AUDELCO Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance for the 2018-2019 season. The play was co-produced by the non-profit Banana Boat Productions and in association with New Perspectives Theatre Company where it enjoyed its American premiere in Oct 2019. The Audience Development […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending November 1, 2019
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending November 1, 2019. 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
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 […]