Conversation with Chef J. Jackson, a featured chef at Jerk Festival DC 2018
Chef J. Jackson, a name that has become synonymous with great food, is a successful private chef, professional speaker, caterer, and author. Jackson has created his own personal style by mixing his love of food with techniques from some of the best chefs in the world. Forced into the kitchen at an early age by […]
Pure Polynesia – Jamaicans Love to Travel
A Pure Polynesia Cruise in February 2018 took us to Papeete – capital of Tahiti, Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Rangiroa, Moorea, Raiatea, Bora-Bora, and Huahine. The islands are small so a road trip around the island took about 2 hours. We rented a car in Papeete and drove around two days before joining the cruise. Due […]
Photo Highlights: The Jamaica Tourist Board launched their ‘Join Me in Jamaica’ campaign
On Saturday, May 12th the Jamaica Tourist Board launched their ‘Join Me in Jamaica’ campaign. The campaign, is a series of 90-second videos featuring local Jamaican celebrities sharing their stories and experiences that demonstrate their love of country and profession. Among those included in the campaign are Edgar ‘Pudding Man’ Wallace from Priory, St. Ann, […]
The Tennors headline Father’s Day show in South Florida – June 17th, 2018
Rocksteady greats, The Tennors, are headliners for a Father’s Day show at The Gardens in North Lauderdale on June 17th, 2018. The Gardens is located at 4340 N.State Rd 7 Lauderdale Lakes Florida, 333129. The group, best known for songs like “Pressure and Slide” and “Ride Yuh Donkey”, have been recording since 1966. Clive “Clive Tennors” […]
Vogue Magazine UK to Feature Jamaica in June
The June issue of British Vogue will feature supermodels Binx Walton, Fran Summers and Adut Akech on a trip to Jamaica with videographers Tim Walker and Kate Phelan to discover the unique delights of the island nation. A video is posted on the magazine’s website to announce the June feature and to give a taste […]
Many Jamaican Women Move to Canada for Job Opportunities
According to figures from the Canadian High Commission in Jamaica as reported to The Gleaner newspaper, there has been a moderate yearly increase in the numbers of Jamaican women moving to Canada since 2014. Most are emigrating to take advantage of job opportunities. From 2014 and 2017, about 6,300 Jamaican female permanent residents were admitted […]
Antigua Apologizes before the OAS for Discrimination Against Rastafarian Community
Making an effort to improve relations with the Rastafarian community, the government of Antigua and Barbuda issued an apology before the Organization of American States (OAS) for its decades of discrimination against the religious group. Sir Roland Sanders, the ambassador to the United States and the OAS, addressed the organization’s permanent council to inform the […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending June 1st, 2018
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION STUDIES REVIVAL OF STREETCAR SYSTEM Jamaica’s Transportation Ministry is investigating the feasibility of bringing back Kingston’s streetcar system. According to Robert Montague, Portfolio Minister, the Jamaica Railway Corporation has received instruction to study the issue. The revival would allow streetcars to network with the Jamaica Urban Transit […]
The Hero & Zero Award of the Week ending June 1st, 2018 – Spice & Mr Vegas
Hero: Our hero of the week goes to Grace Hamilton better known as Spice the queen of stage. Back in April the “Yes a so mi like it” artiste made an announcement via Instagram that she will be launching her long overdue foundation GWEF; which stands for Grace Hamilton’s Empowerment foundation. The artiste said her aim […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending June 1, 2018
This is a Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending June 1, 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