WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Trusting the Shepherd
Decisions. It seems everywhere we turn, they are waiting to be made. Often, we second-guess ourselves and question our choices. Life would be wonderful if we had a sure way of knowing how to make the right choices. We try to do the best we can with the information we have, using our God-given wisdom […]
Disney Company Holds Auditions for “The Lion King” in Kingston
Jamaican dancers and singers auditioned for its world-famous production, “The Lion King” musical. The auditions took place last month, hosted by casting agents based in the United States, were held in Kingston at The Little Theater, opening the way for local talent to be part of the international theater scene. Tapping Jamaica’s exceptional talent pool […]
Jamaicans Who Live Overseas Encouraged to Invest in Their Home Country
Jamaican Minister of State, Alando Terrelonge, is extending a warm invitation to Jamaicans living overseas: come invest in your home country’s flourishing economy! With Jamaica experiencing sustained growth, Terrelonge sees the diaspora as a crucial partner in propelling this momentum forward. A great place to make money Terrelonge stated that Jamaica is experiencing a period […]
Marriage Vs Jezebel….4 Dangers To Be Aware Of
“My way or the highway” has to be one of the most self-centered statements one can make. “Do as I say” comes in a close second. I was having a conversation with a close friend of mine a couple weeks ago and all he kept saying was “I cannot make any decisions in my marriage […]
St. Hugh’s High School Shines: Medals at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships 2024
St. Hugh’s High School from Jamaica made waves at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships 2024 in Orlando, Florida, securing a silver medal in the Super Varsity Non-Tumbling category. The championships featured over a thousand teams from across the United States, Canada, and other countries competing for medals. The St. Hugh’s team displayed exceptional […]
Listen to the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending February 23, 2024
TV Series about Jamaicans Lured to England by False Promises Launches on BBC Studios BritBox
A limited series titled “Three Little Birds,” which tells the stories of Jamaicans who were lured to England in the 1950s by false promises, was launched this month on BritBox, the online digital video subscription service of the BBC and ITV. The initial three episodes debuted during the first week of February, with the remaining […]
Founder of Miss Jamaica Florida Pageant Leaves Lasting Legacy
Mrs. Marcia Elaine ‘Mer’ Rigg-Baker, former co-founder and principal of ABI Startime and the Miss Jamaica Florida Pageant, peacefully passed on Monday, January 15, 2024, after a period of ill health. A native of Jamaica, Mrs. Rigg-Baker was born in Green Island, Hanover, on September 5, 1950. A graduate of Rusea’s High School, in Hanover, she […]
PwC’s Fast forward or fall behind: Caribbean Digital Readiness Survey 2024
PwC’s Digital Readiness Survey 2024: Fast forward or fall behind highlights a growing sense of urgency for Caribbean business leaders to keep pace with rapid advances in technology and shifting customer expectations. The survey of CEOs and other executives of leading businesses across the Caribbean finds that while close to 70% see their CEO as […]
Hear From Cindy Breakspeare, Tessanne Chin & Sara Misir at JWOF Women’s Empowerment Conference
Get ready for an electrifying event as the Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF) proudly announces its upcoming Women’s Empowerment Conference slated for Saturday, March 23, 2024. Taking place at the prestigious Marriott Harbor Bay Resort & Spa from 8:30 am to 4 pm, this conference promises to be a celebration of empowerment, inspiration, and the […]