You’re a Real Yaad Man/Woman If You Know These 7 New Jamaican Terms from 2018
Being the true superstars that we are, every year Jamaicans add more than enough new terms to our lexicon. In most cases, these terms derive from the lyrics of popular Jamaican songs released in that year and they can be applied to several contexts. Now, with just a few hours remaining before we ring in […]
Interview: Jamaican Comedian Raul Blaze Brings the Humorous Heat
If you want to reconnect with memories from your childhood, you have to meet the newest talent who is taking over Instagram. Raul Blaze is a multitalented comedian whose work can be best described as nostalgic. His colorful commentary on all aspects of Jamaican culture will have you reminiscing, laughing, thinking, and dropping a foot […]
Sorrel Featured in NPR History of Red Drinks in the Black American Community
An article from National Public Radio explores the relationship of the “red drink” known in the African-American community known as “liquid soul” to the sorrel drink traditionally enjoyed in the Caribbean during the holidays. The sorrel drink involves steeping hibiscus flowers, and in the United States, the traditional Christmas drink has been described as a […]
Jamaican Sculptor Basil Watson Selected to Create New Martin Luther King Jr. Statue
The City of Atlanta in Georgia has officially named Jamaican sculptor Basil Watson as the artists who will create a new statue of civil rights advocate and Nobel Prize winner Martin Luther King Jr. The statue is scheduled for completion by the end of 2019. Watson was chosen following a long selection process that began […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Jamaica issued its first Bob Marley postage stamp
On December 29, 1982, Jamaica issued its first Bob Marley postage stamp to honor the life and achievements of the Jamaican singer, songwriter, musician, activist, and cultural icon who brought the island’s music to the world and raised Jamaica’s profile on the international stage. He started his legendary career with The Wailers and created a […]
Jamaican Attorney Safiya Byars Named Immigration Lawyer of the Year for 2018 by an International Legal News Publication
Lawyer Monthly, an international legal news publication, has awarded Jamaican attorney Safiya Byars as the Immigration Lawyer of the Year in the United States for 2018 Safiya Odinakaolisa Byars is the founder of the Byars Firm, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. She received her J.D from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2004 and […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending December 28st, 2018
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES WATER SHORTAGE IMPACTS CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY IN SOME COMMUNITIES A shortage of the essential commodity of water spoiled the celebrations of many Jamaicans on Christmas. Due to the suspension of services in some communities by the National Water Commission (NWC(, island residents saw their festivities challenged. The NWC attributed the shortage […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending December 28, 2018.
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending December 28, 2018. 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
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Unspeakable Gift
Christmas is over. Soon the trees will come down as will the decorations and the lights. For some, there is really nothing quite like the excitement of Christmas morning; anxious kids, sleepy-eyed adults, the exchanging and opening of gifts. Some were opened to much delight as the peeling away of wrappings revealed something much desired […]
Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls Ranked Third in World
The Sunshine Girls, Jamaica’s senior netball team, has moved up a place in the most recent world rankings and is now in third place, according to the International Federation of Netball Association. The new rankings are based on matches played up to December 2, 2018, and include the Sunshine Series, Canada vs Cayman Islands Test […]