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Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending April 12th, 2019
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES SAMUSA CALLS PLASTIC BAG BAN A SUCCESS Jamaica’s chairman of the Standards Council at the Bureau of Standards, Senator Matthew Samuda, has characterized the nation’s ban on plastic bags a success. The ban on plastic bags has been in effect since January 1, 2019. Samuda said the bags are no […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Learning What Not To Do
According to the narrative, on Jesus’ instructions, the disciples had taken a boat and were to meet Him on the other side of the lake. Sometime during the night, a storm rose up and the disciples were afraid. It continues, “And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the […]
Karen Robinson, Actress of Jamaican Heritage, Wins Canadian Screen Award
Karen Robinson has won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance in a Guest Role in a Drama Series for 2019 at the 7th Canadian Screen Awards ceremony. She received the award for her performance on the television series called “Mary Kills People.” Robinson was born in London in 1968 to Jamaican parents. The family […]
BBC Sports Names Reggae Girlz Gear Kits as One of the Best
The FIFA Women’s World Cup competition is scheduled for the summer of 2019, and the teams’ new kits have been released, some receiving high praise for their style. The kit of Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz team has been singled out as perhaps the best of them all. The team, which is the first from the Caribbean […]
Two Jamaicans in Bravo Medical Reality Series
Two Jamaicans, Shanique Drummond and Dr. Imani J. Walker, are bringing the drama to “Married to Medicine Los Angeles,” a reality series launched by Bravo on March 10, 2019. The Jamaicans are extremely proud of their Caribbean roots and are glad to have the chance to express it in a tasteful manner. Shanique Drummond is […]
Alex Powell, 11, Becomes First Jamaican, Caribbean Driver to Sign with Formula 1 Team
History was made for both Jamaica and Formula 1 racing when Alex Powell, age 11, became the first driver from the Caribbean to sign on with a Formula One (F1) team. The official announcement concerning Powell was made by Mercedes-AMG F1 on March 4, 2019, with the introduction of Powell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, his […]
True Independence is Jamaica Becoming a Republic
Jamaica needs to evolve from being a colony to becoming a republic – true independence. The absentee landlady – Queen Elizabeth II – is the supreme leader of Jamaica via the office of the governor general. Jamaica is yet to realize her true potential – her place in the sun. Yes, as a republic, Jamaica’s […]
Stephan Curry Throws Jamaican-Themed Party for Wife Ayesha, Who Is of Jamaican Descent
Professional basketball player Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association (NBA), gave his wife Ayesha Curry a Jamaican-themed surprise party to celebrate her 30th birthday. Ayesha Curry was born in Canada but is of Jamaican descent, as her mother is half Jamaica. Ayesha Disa Curry was born Ayesha Disa Alexander […]
Jamaican-American Marley Dias Named Forbes Change Maker
Jamaican-American activist and feminist Marley Dias was named a “Change Maker” by Forbes Magazine. In response to the disappointment she felt about the lack of diversity in children’s book, Dias started a campaign on social media in 2015 – #1000BlackGirlBooks – with the goal of encouraging people to bring forward any books they knew about that […]