“Before You Can Make a Great Meal, You Have to Eat a Great Meal.” — A Conversation with Chef Sweeney
The highly acclaimed Chef Christian Sweeney is the head chef and owner of Fuzion Food Service, a popular catering company in Jamaica. He is known for preparing curious food pairings in the most creative and stylish ways, with only spectacular results. He was nominated in 2011 as Chef on the Rise at the Jamaica Observer […]
Our Stories: I fell in love with the saxophone – Malik Hamilton
When was the last time you fell in love? Like real, heart-throbbing love? Meet Malik Hamilton – Multi-Award Winning Saxophonist For 22-year-old Malik Hamilton, it happened 7 years ago when he listened to the sound of the saxophone being played by his then instructor, Dwayne Foster. Malik recalled how intrigued he was in the instrument’s […]
Picador Wins Right to Publish Memoirs of Jamaican Poet Safiya Sinclair
Picador, a publishing firm, won a seven-way auction and gained the right to publish the memoir of Jamaican poet Safiya Sinclair. Upon winning the auction for the book rights, Picador went to social media and wrote: We are thrilled to welcome the brilliant @WhitingAwards winning @SafiyaSinclair to @picadorbooks. We could not be more excited to […]
5 Things You Did Not Know About Rishielle Giscombe-Smith, Founder of the GLAMO Mobile Salon App
Rishielle Giscombe-Smith is the founder and CEO of GLAMO, the mobile salon app. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica on August 3, 1992. Rishielle grew up with her mother, Gwendolyn Belford, and she is the youngest of three kids. The last school Rishielle attended in Jamaica was Mona High School. Then she migrated to the […]
Orlando Sentinel Announces Foodie Award for Best Caribbean Restaurant
A Jamaican restaurant is the Critics Choice winner in the Orlando Sentinel Newspaper’s 2019 Foodie Award for the best Caribbean cuisine in the area. DaJen Eats and Creamery, which specializes in vegan food spiced with Jamaican flavors, offers dishes like “hoaxtail” served with rice and peas. The dining spot has continued to grow and improve […]
Jamaicans Lewis and Èubanks Win NCAA Regional Athlete of the Year Titles
Two Jamaican athletes have been named NCAA Regional Athletes of the Year. Jumper Odaine Lewis was named Field Athlete of the Year for the NCAA Division One Mountain Region for the 2019 indoor track and field season. Marleena Èubanks was named the Midwest Regional Female Track Athlete of the Year. Lewis attends Texas Tech and […]
Perry Ellis Debuts Lifestyle Apparel with Jamaican artist, Guy Harvey
Jamaican Artist Guy Harvey has partnered with famous brand Perry Ellis International, Inc. in the launch of a new collection of apparel. The Guy Harvey collection for men, women, and children was introduced at Surf Expo in January 2019 at Orlando’s Convention Center. Harvey noted that Perry Ellis International is one of the leaders in […]
“Find Happiness in the Work You Do” — A Conversation with Aeron Cargill, Author of Jamaican Proverbs Illustrated
Aeron Cargill was born and raised in St. Andrew, Jamaica. He was a top performer in the CXC exams for art (2001) and attended The University of The West Indies on a scholarship. He is a published illustrator who has contributed work to multiple titles including Jamaica Journal, children’s education books for Jamaica Publishing House, […]
Jamaican-American Supermodel Grace Jones on Catwalk at Paris Fashion Week
Iconic Jamaican-American supermodel, actor, and singer Grace Jones, 70, wowed onlookers on March 2, 2019, at the Tommy Hilfiger X Zendaya TommyNow show at Paris Fashion Week. Jones showed off a gold bodysuit and striped blazer, strutting the runway to the sounds of her 1981 hit song “Pull Up to the Bumper.” All the models […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending March 8, 2019.
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending March 8, 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