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 […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending April 5, 2019.
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending April 5, 2019. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit https://www.youtube.com/outofmanyonline This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending April 5th, 2019
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JLP CANDIDAATE ANN-MARIE VAZ WINS IN PORTLAND EASTERN Supporters of the Jamaica Labor Party (JLP) celebrated the by-election victory of Ann-Marie Vaz in Portland Eastern. Vaz received 9,917 votes, compared to Damion Crawford of the People’s National Party (PNP), who received 9.611. According to Glasspole Brown, Director of Elections, there […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace
In his letter to the Hebrews, the writer exhorts the brethren, and by extension us, to “come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (4:16, KJV). Most of us are familiar with this verse and it has served us well in our […]
James Bond Comes Back to Jamaica for Daniel Craig’s last 007 film
After the end of filming in Norway, the 25th film in the James Bond series will return to Jamaica, according to reports in the Daily Mail, a newspaper in the United Kingdom. The principal filming of the new Bond film will occur on the Caribbean island nation, as well as at Pinewood Studios in the […]