Jamaican-Born Reverend Offers Prayers at Royal Wedding
The Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, an Anglican priest originally from Montego Bay, is Chaplain to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 79th Chaplain appointed to the House of Commons in the United Kingdom, She is the first person of Caribbean descent to hold that position, and she is the first woman to serve in this […]
Bayern Munich Bids €60 Million for Jamaican-Born Winger Leon Bailey
Reports indicate that Bayern Munich has entered a bid of €60 million (£52 million / $7.1 million) for Leon Bailey, currently playing with Bayer Leverkusen, the Bundesliga champions. It is also reported, however, that Leverkusen is holding firm in its desire to obtain a fee nearer a €100 million. The team prefers to send Baily, […]
Popular Jamaican Restaurant Reopening in Gainesville
Caribbean Spice, a popular Jamaican Restaurant with Gainesville, Florida, diners, has moved to a new location following the closure of its West University venue in September 2017. The restaurant was forced to move to make room for a four-story student housing project. Longtime owner Christopher Chung said Caribbean Spice will be open for business shortly […]
Could We See Usain Bolt in Next “Avenger” Movie?
Eight-time Olympic gold medal winner and the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, could appear in the next “Avenger” film. The legendary sprinter met Chris Hemsworth, who is known for playing the role of “Thor” in the Marvel films, at the Commonwealth Games, and Hemsworth has said he could get Bolt a part in the next […]
Jamaican-Born Professor Has Pivotal Role In Discovery of Scottish politician’s Opposition to Slavery
The chance discovery of a letter written by the Scottish politician William Gibson-Craig illustrates his key role in the abolition of slavery in the West Indies. Jamaican-born Sir Geoff Palmer, the first black professor in Scotland, found the letter in a box of correspondence held at Heriot-Watt University. Gibson-Craig wrote the letter during a period […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending May 18th, 2018
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES CYBER ACADEMY SEEKS APPROVAL FROM JAMAICA’S CABINET According to Dr. Andrew Wheatley, Jamaican Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, the Cabinet will be asked to approve a memorandum of Understanding between Israel Aerospace Industries and the Jamaican government to support the development of the first Cyber Academy in the Caribbean. […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending May 18, 2018
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Who Is to Be Blamed? – Part I
It was a battle they should have won. Coming off the conquest of Jericho (Joshua 6), taking Ai should have been like the proverbial walk in the park. The men who had spied out the region had returned confidently and told Joshua, “Not all the army will have to go up against Ai. Send two […]
New Member of the Reggae Girls to Study Medicine at Cornell
What began as a love of soccer has sparked a career in medicine for Jadyn Matthews, who has signed a letter of intent with Cornel University and will study medicine at the esteemed educational institution. An accomplished soccer player, Matthews received offers from numerous colleges to play for them, but she held out for a […]
Forbes Magazine Features Jamaican-Born Jewelry Maker
Matthew “Mateo” Harris, who initially launched his jewelry as a men’s brand, attained success by adapting to change and seizing the moment. When megastar singer Rihanna appeared wearing one of his zipper necklace designs in 2009, it led him to launch a women’s line in 2014, and since then, MATEO New York, his flagship store, […]