Jamaican Dish among Detroit Food Critics’ Choices of Best Things They Tasted in 2017
The restaurant community in the greater Detroit, Michigan, area grew considerably in 2017, with a number of young and talented chefs making a mark on the dining choices in the region. In an effort to give restaurants their due, food critics named some of the best things they tasted during the year. Among these dishes […]
Liberia’s New First Lady Is Jamaican
Jamaicans expressed their excitement that one of their own, Clar Weah, will now be the First Lady of Liberia following the election of her husband, the former FIFA World Player of the Year George Weah as the nation’s new president. His election represents a victory for his Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) party. A naturalized […]
Buzzfeed Lists 21 Little-Known but Classic Jamaican Dishes
Buzzfeed explores Classic Jamaican Dishes When diners think of Jamaica they often think of jerk spices especially as applied to chicken, but there are other classic dishes from the island that can tempt the taste buds of the most discerning foodie. Buzzfeed has helpfully compiled a list of these traditional Jamaican offerings. The Christmas Cake recipe […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending December 29th, 2017
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES PORTMORE’S JUNIOR MAYOR CALLS FOR MORE HEALTH, WELLNESS INVESTING Sherissa Pinnock, who was recently named Junior Mayor for the Portmore Municipality, wants Jamaicans to increase their investment in health, wellness, and growing herbs. She believes this will result in Jamaicans living longer and healthier lives. Sherissa, 15, is a student […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending December 29, 2017
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending December 29, 2017. 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
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Unspeakable Gift
Christmas is over. Soon the trees will come down as will the decorations and the lights. For some, there is really nothing quite like the excitement of Christmas morning – anxious kids, sleepy-eyed adults, the exchanging and opening of gifts. Some were opened to much delight as the peeling away of wrappings revealed something much […]
China Post Features Young Jamaican Entrepreneur Living in Taiwan
The China Post has featured a story about Ruchmair, a Jamaican who took advantage of Taiwan’s Entrepreneur Visa to travel to that country and set up his own business. Taiwan is in a unique position and has a growing local market, which makes it an excellent place for startup companies. The visa was reinstated in […]
Jamaican Restaurant Included on Food Magazine’s List of Toronto Must-Visits
Describing Toronto as one of the most culturally diverse in the world, Food and Wine magazine created a list honoring the exciting food choices that result from the mix of cultures. Among its 10 must-visit restaurants, Food and Wine has included Patois, a Jamaican restaurant. Created by Craig Wong, the menu ranges from Jerk Chicken […]
You don’t need to be fearful or fearless, just guh ah yuh yard” – Returning to your homeland, Jamaica
Over my travels in meetings, socials, conferences, discussions and conversations in the Diaspora, I have met many persons who are fearful of returning to their homeland, Jamaica due to crime. The fact is, crime is a real, however crime is everywhere. Frankly, I don’t even watch local news in the mornings or nights where I […]
Jamaican Teacher in Virginia Wins Education Excellence Award
Karen Barber Olajuwon, originally from Porus in Manchester, Jamaica, and a teacher at George Mason Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized with an award for excellence in teaching. She is one of several Richmond Public School teachers to be so honored. Sixteen winners were selected from a group of 116 nominees for the […]