13 Outstanding Photos from Notting Hill Carnival 2018
The Notting Hill Carnival in London is one of Europe’s biggest street festivals, a must-do event that gives participants the chance to enjoy the vibrant sights, sounds, and eating experiences of a huge Caribbean party. The carnival is held over the UK’s bank holiday over the last weekend in August and fills the streets with […]
Idris Elba’s Jamaican Film “Yardie” Premiers in London
The film “Yardie,” which was shot in Jamaica and directed by film star Idris Elba, premiered in London at the BFI Southbank. “Yardie” represents Elba’s first time as a director. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Victor Headley. The novel has enjoyed cult status since its release in the […]
What to Know Before You Buy Property In Jamaica
Dear Purchaser, What to know in order to achieve a Good Buy: Because you may need to say “No and Good Bye”. I have come across many land matters during my time in the legal industry, and surprisingly in 2018, I’m still seeing common errors being made by Purchasers (new and not so new). Here […]
Emily Maddison crowned as Miss Universe Jamaica 2018
Jamaican model Emily Maddison, 19, will represent Jamaica at the international Miss Universe pageant. She will succeed Davina Bennett, who held the titles of Miss Jamaica Universe 2017 and Miss Universe 2017 2nd Runner-up. Maddison received her crown at the 2018 Miss Universe Jamaica coronation event at the Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The title […]
Our Stories: From Digicel Rising Stars to the Caribbean’s only Speakeasy Artiste – Lady Phylea Carley
In this installment of Our Stories, singer Lady Phylea Carley explains how she became the Caribbean’s first Speakeasy recording artiste….For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image is not far from the truth, […]
I’ve had a love affair with reggae for as long as I can remember – A Conversation with Photographer David Muir, Reggae Reel Exhibit
Renowned Jamaican photographer, David I. Muir, a master of candid photography has a new collection—“Reggae Reel: Moments in Music.” This exhibit features Muir’s iconic reggae-music performance photos that he captured over the last decade. The Pompano Beach Cultural Center hosts Muir’s collection of Moments in Music from August 10 through September 30, 2018. There is […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending August 24, 2018
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending August 24, 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
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending August 24th, 2018
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES GOVERNMENT WANTS JAMAICA TO BE MULTILINGUAL NATION According to Kamina Johnson Smith, the Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister of Jamaica, the government plans to transform the country into a multilingual site through an intensive training program for Spanish language practitioners. The four-day program displayed the government’s serious intent to […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – On the Winning Side
Elisha’s servant could not believe his eyes as he stepped out that morning. The city of Dothan, where he and his master were staying, was surrounded by soldiers from the army of Ben-Hadad, king of Syria, and he knew they had come for Elisha (see 2 Kings 6:8-17). Filled with fear and trepidation he ran […]
Jamaica’s Jhaniele Fowler-Reid Makes Impression in Australian Netball League
Overcoming a scare in the first quarter of the game, Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls netball team captain Jhaniele Fowler-Reid scored 48 out of 48 attempts, taking the West Coast Fever to a 63-57 semi-final victory over the Giants and securing a place in the Super Netball Grand Finals. This was Fowler-Reid’s first season playing in Australia. […]