11 Things About Blogger Kevin Clarke
Kevin Clarke was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica where he has spent most of his adult life working in the communications field. A former student of Meadowbrook High School, he honed his skill for broadcast and journalism at the Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, where he received a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. Since […]
A Republican immigrant from Jamaica, Scherie Murray, is running against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Scherie Murray, a Jamaican immigrant and Republican, announced she will challenge current New York Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her seat in the 2020 election. Murray, 38, is a New York businesswoman who came to the United States from Jamaica as the age of nine. In launching her campaign, Murry said there is “a crisis […]
Jamaican Jerk Shack in Texas Makes Eater.com List of 16 Best New American Restaurants
The best new restaurants in America has been compiled by Eater.com, and the Jamaican Jerk Shack of San Antonio, Texas, is one of the 16 best new restaurants chosen. The Jerk Shack is one of three Texas restaurants listed by the foodie website. Indigo in Houston and Khao Noodle Shop in Dallas also made the […]
British Jamaican Actress, Lashana Lynch, to Be Introduced to James Bond 25 Audiences as New 007
Lashana Lynch, a British actress of Jamaican descent and a “Captain Marvel” star, was introduced to “Bond 25” audiences as the new Agent 007. Her role in the new Bond film has been kept a secret, but sources indicate that the rewrite of the script by Phoebe Waller-Bridge will feature Lynch, 31, as the new […]
Jamaica On The Rise – Island Forward
In 2013, Jamaica-Canadian billionaire Michael Lee-Chin was planning an IPO for his flagship company, National Commercial Bank (NCB), after having bought it from the Government of Jamaica in 2002 (Jamaica had a financial crisis in the 1990s that decimated many financial companies and medium-sized businesses). HSBC shopped the bank around the world and no one […]
“Take Care of Your Skin First.” – A Conversation with Beauty Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Coach Melissa R. Hibbert
Melissa R. Hibbert is a beauty entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She has provided world-class services in makeup and hair for some of the most leading networks, feature films, and television shows. As an author, speaker, and coach, Melissa’s writing and work are about inner transformation. She often speaks and coaches on topics that help […]
Cruise Lines Replace Stops in Cuba with Jamaican and Other Caribbean Ports
The United States imposed travel restrictions stopping cruise ships from visiting Cuba. This has caused major cruise lines to accommodate their passengers’ desires for a Caribbean voyage in different ways. As the US ban remains in place, the cruise lines are replacing their scheduled stops in Cuba with other destinations, including calls in Jamaica. The […]
Food and Wine Magazine Names Miami Airport Hotel as One of Best Places for Jamaican Food
According to Food and Wine, one of the best places to enjoy real Jamaican Food in Miami, Florida, is at Cork & Kale, a restaurant located in the Even Hotel near Miami International Airport. In the kitchen is Chef Adrian Deacon, a Jamaican-born culinary expert who cooks a menu that includes traditional Miami fare like […]
Jamaican Forward Brian Brown Moves to Albanian Club
Jamaica’s Brian Brown will transfer from the Reno 1868 FC to join the USL Championship team Albania. FK Partizani of the Albania Superliga announced that Brown had been acquired from Reno. The terms of the transfer were not disclosed. Brown. 28, is the all-time top scorer with Reno, having 28 goals since the club’s first […]
This is the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending July 12, 2019.
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending July 12, 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