WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Here am I, send me”
Have you ever had one of those moments when you long to be used by God but feel you do not quite measure up? You love the Lord, you are passionate about taking the gospel to the unsaved, but every time you think of your past, you start to doubt yourself and your “qualification” to […]
Photo Highlights: Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival South Florida Was a Tasty and Musical Affair
The 17th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival that took place on Veterans Day, November 11, 2018 in South Florida delivered an awesome day of food, music and fun-filled activities for all ages. As it happened, thousands flocked to Markham Park—located on the outskirts of the City of Sunrise—and indulged themselves in the ultimate Caribbean jerk […]
British Jamaican Raheem Sterling Signs Contract Extension Worth Up To £300,000 Weekly With Manchester City
The British-Jamaican football star forward Raheem Sterling has signed a major three-year contract extension with Manchester City. The contract commits Stirling to the football club until 2023. The deal is worth as much as £300,000 weekly for the player. Stirling, 23, previously had a deal at Etihad Stadium that was set to expire at the […]
Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson Wins Fifth Gold Medal at FINA World Cup
Jamaican Olympian and record-breaking swim star Alia Atkinson added a fifth gold medal to her list of achievements, taking first place in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2018 FINA World Cup Series Atkinson swam the distance in 1 minute and 03.09 seconds at the event in Tokyo, Japan, On November 10, 2018. She defeated rival […]
Jamaican Restaurant Chain Opens New Eatery In Rochester, Minnesota
The new Jerk King restaurant, which is one of a chain that includes five restaurants in Canada, has opened in Peace Plaza on 1st Street in Rochester, Minnesota. The space is already being renovated, and the plan is to open the dining venue by the Christmas holiday. The restaurant chain is known for its Jamaican […]
Jamaican Males Bleaching Skin More Than Women
According to the 2018 Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey, more Jamaican men are using skin bleaching cream than Jamaican women. Marlon Moore, a male development specialist, says he is not surprised, as he believes that men are doing so to gain attention from women who “love brown men.” If women rejected the idea of men […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending November 9th, 2018
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES COUNTRIES IN REGION BENEFIT FROM DISASTER TRAINING Several countries from the Caribbean participated in a Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Management program at the University of Technology (UTECH). The course developed jointly by the Organization of American States (OAS) and the government of Chile. The program was designed to improve the […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Jesus and the Dentist
Have you been to the dentist lately? While some people are fine with dental visits, for others of us there is nothing worse than having a masked man prodding and poking around in our mouths while we are somewhat helpless reclined. To magnify the horror, he or she may announce that he or she needs […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending November 9, 2018.
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending November 9, 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
BET Features Rising British-Jamaican Soul Singer Mahalia
The United Kingdom has long had a major role in the development of phenomenal R&B musicians, including Sade, Marsha Ambrosius, Craig David, Amy Winehouse, Jessie J, and Corinne Bailey Rae. Joining the illustrious list now is the Jamaican-Irish singer Mahalia, who, at age 20, is ready to break out as Atlantic Records shares its best-kept […]