WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “How is It That Ye Have No Faith?”
Jesus was at it again. This time it was the disciples who provoked Him. In the relatively short time they had been together, they saw Him perform a number of miracles while confounding the religious leaders with His understanding of the Scriptures and His teachings. According to Mark’s narrative, Jesus not only ordained twelve disciples, […]
Jollof Jerk Fest 2018 – Exposing a taste of Africa to the Caribbean
Ghanaian entrepreuner Sam Boateng decided to parlay his network of friends into a collaborative event designed to expose his Caribbean colleagues to his African heritage. AfroCarib Network was actualised one short year ago with what is hoped to be an annual marketplace, social and networking event. June 30, 2018 heralded the second staging of the […]
Golden Krust Founder Lowell Hawthorne Featured on Hidden Heroes Television Show on July 14th, 2018
Lowell Hawthorne, Founder of Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill, will be featured on the award-winning series Hidden Heroes, Saturday, July 14, 2018 (10:00-10:30 AM EDT) on the CW Network. Mr. Hawthorne was recognized as one of many Hidden Heroes who have made significant contributions to their community. Every week, Hidden Heroes highlights the positive contribution of immigrants to the US […]
Taste Of Jerk, The Official Launch Of Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival New York
The official launch dubbed ‘Taste of Jerk kick-off” is the precursor to Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens New York in July from 12-8pm. One of the event sponsor and Festival producer VP Records hosted the media launch on June 16th at their Retail Store in Jamaica; Queens, New York. 2018. […]
Players of Jamaican Heritage Bring Glory to England in 2018 World Cup
When England competes in the World Cup Semi-Final against Croatia on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, the team will feature a number of players with ties to Jamaica. According to England’s head coach Gareth Southgate, the team is a reflection of a new identity and hopes that people connect with them. Southgate made a list of […]
Jamaica’s Calabash Festival Featured in Vogue
Characterized as “Jamaica’s best-kept secret,” Vogue Magazine highlights the island’s Calabash Literary Festival, which is held bi-annually. Making special mention of the festival’s location in Treasure Beach, described as a “sleepy fishing village,” Vogue notes the locale’s absence of high-rise hotels and souvenir shops and the ambiance offered by its bougainvillea-covered cottages, roadside food stands […]
Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival D.C. 2018 – Fun, Food, Dance and Music
The skies were cloudy and overcast, but the rains never came as seven thousand patrons from the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area packed the RFK stadium festival lawn on Sunday, June 10th for the third annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival to honor and celebrate June as Caribbean American Heritage Month. Sponsored by Grace Foods, […]
Our Stories: Money is not my problem – Kevoyne Chambers
In this installment of Our Stories, scholarship recipient Kevoyne explains why money is not a problem for him….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, if the […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending July 6th, 2018
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT PROVIDES $26 MILLION TO AID CREATIVE SECTOR Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, announced that the government will establish a new program designed to boost the creative sector. The Jamaica Creative 100 program will receive $26 million in government funding to aid with the […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending July 6, 2018
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