How Much Do you know About Lignum Vitae – Jamaica’s National Flower
The Lignum Vitae is one of the most useful trees in the world. Its trunk gum, bark, fruit, leaves, and flowers all have useful purposes. Early settlers in Jamaica made use of all these elements. The nation’s national flower is the blossom of the Lignum Vitae. The tree’s tough, heavy wood is especially suited to […]
He Just Wants to Be Loved – 14 Ways How To Love Your Man
Just like us women, men just want to be loved. You see, as tough as some men appear on the outside, or want us to believe they are, they still have a strong desire and need to feel loved, respected and appreciated. I consulted with a few men and they told me if their women […]
Team Jamaica Gymnast Danusia Francis Qualifies for Tokyo Olympic Games
Danusia Francis, an artistic gymnast who was born in Coventry in the United Kingdom in 1994 and who currently represents Jamaica in international competitions, is a former member of the UCLA Gymnastics Team who has just qualified for an individual place in the 2020 Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo, Japan. Francis was the […]
Restaurant Co-Owned by Chinese-Jamaican on List of 15 Best Asian Dumpling Spots in New York – Home of the Jerk Chicken Dumpling
Destination Dumplings, owned by Chef Tristan Chin-Fatt and Deon Whiskey, has been named by Gothamist as one of the 15 Best Dumpling Spots in NYC. The friends have been serving up dumplings at Smorgasburg, street corners and food festivals throughout the city, with Chin-Fatt utilizing his Chinese-Jamaican heritage to create a unique spin on the […]
Five Hindrances To Becoming “One Flesh” In Marriage
Marriage was created by God. His plan and purpose for a life of marriage is for two (male and female) to follow His guidance into BECOMING one. “Therefore, a man shall leave his mother and father, and the two shall BECOME one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). I often think about God’s idea of BECOMING one with […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending October 4, 2019.
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending October 4, 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
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending October 4th, 2019
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES BACKLASH PROMPTS JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT TO WITHDRAW DOCUMENT EXTENSION PLAN In response to strong public opposition, the government of Jamaica withdrew its plan to extend the exemption period for documents from the Cabinet from 20 years to 70 years. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) stated that it had noted […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Don’t Settle for Less
Sarai thought she needed a plan. Ten years had passed since the Lord had promised them a son (see Genesis 12:7) and they were still waiting. God had even repeated the promise when Abram brought up the subject, affirming “he who shall come from your own body shall be your heir” before taking Abram outside […]
10 Steps to A Successful Book, School Supply or Toy Drive to Jamaica – Giving Back
Giving back to Jamaica with a book or toy drive is commendable. We often get inquiries from Jamaicans and people who love Jamaica about sending items back to the island. Many want to start their own non-profit organization to facilitate the donations. We often inform them of how difficult starting a non-profit in Jamaica is. […]
Divers Can Now Explore Sculptures By Claudia Comte In Underwater Park In Port Antonio, Jamaica
Unexpected treasures will greet adventurous snorkelers at the East Portland Fish Sanctuary as, in addition to the tropical fish and other marine attractions, a number of artistic sculptures will also be on view. Artist Claudia Comte has created a number of concrete saguaro cactus sculptures and installed them at an underwater sea park in Port […]