Model Emily Ratajkowski Visits Jamaica
Model and designer Emily Ratajkowski shared her recent visit to Jamaica and the Rockhouse Hotel with her 17 million Instagram fans. She made the trip with her new husband Sebastian Bear-McClard. The two were married in February 2018 in a surprise wedding at New York City Hall after just a few weeks of dating. The […]
UK Parliament Kitchens Offer Jerk Chicken, the Politicians’ Favorite
Jerk chicken is the most popular dish prepared in the kitchens of Parliament in the United Kingdom. The recipe for the legendary dish is actively sought after by politicians, reporters, and staff, and there is even a Twitter account dedicated to the recipe in honor of Speaker John Bercow that occasionally publishes lunchtime public service […]
Jamaica’s 15-Year Old Sprint Sensation, Briana Williams, Called “A Gamer” by Olympian Coach
Jamaican sprinter Briana Williams is causing considerable excitement among track and field fans. At 15, she has clocked a personal best of 11:13 seconds in the 100 meters, making her the fastest female of her age in the history of the event. Her performance at the CARIFTA games in the Bahamas brought her the Austin […]
Brothers to Represent Jamaica in International Lacrosse Competition
Rob and Alex Kelly have the chance to take their athletic dreams to the next level by competing on the international stage at the FIL World Lacrosse Championships in Netanya, Israel, in the summer of 2018. The brothers will headline Jamaica’s National Team. According to Alex, 23, he didn’t know if he would even make […]
Our Stories: Yes I’m 16 years old and I’m a working, makeup artist – Kandice Ambersley
In this installment of Our Stories, a makeup artiste, Kandice Ambersley shares how she became involved in make-up artistry at the young age of 16. 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 […]
Caribbean Gets its First Cable Car System
When operational, the Teleferico de Santo Domingo will be the first urban cable car system in the Carob beam region. The innovative project, which is being closely watched by other cities in Latin America, has been characterized as a “game changer” for a location that is in desperate need of additional public transportation options. The […]
UK to Legalize the Status of Jamaicans from the Windrush Generation
The United Kingdom will provide thousands of individuals from Jamaican & the Caribbean with legal status, the government announced. These people, known as the “Windrush generation,” are those who came to the UK between the years of 1948 and 1971. The name refers to the ship MC Empire Windrush that arrived in Essex carrying workers […]
Jamaican Jills in Swansea, Wales Offers Welsh-Jamaican Fusion Cuisine
A new restaurant In Swansea, Wales, features a fusion of Welsh and Jamaican foods. Jamaican Jills: Food Fusion, its full name, already has venues in Neath and Swansea City Center, and now it has expanded into Uplands. The restaurant’s goal is to combine the flavors of the Caribbean with more traditional Welsh and British fare, […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending April 20, 2018.
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Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending April 20th, 2018
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES HOLNESS WANTS COMPENSATION FOR WINDRUSH GENERATION FROM UK Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for the United Kingdom to provide “fair and just” compensation to the individuals in the Windrush generation and their children. Holness told the Financial Times that the UK had “deprived many of their rights,” causing […]