Jonkanoo (Junkanoo) Is Back In Jamaica For The Holidays
Arriving passengers at the Norman Manley International Airport last Friday (December 22) were elated to be greeted by this colourful traditional Jonkanoo Band from the Jamaica Youth Theatre accompanied by an authentic “‘Fife and Drum” Quartet. The crowd of onlookers were treated to an energetic display of Jonkanoo antics along with nostalgic Jamaican mento music. […]
“The End of Jamaica” Is Germany’s Word of the Year
Linguists in Germany have selected “Jamaika-Aus” or “Jamaica’s end” as the word of the year after coalition talks between the nation’s three political parties under the so-called Jamaican arrangement collapsed. The word of the year was picked to describe the breakdown in talks between German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party, the liberal […]
I need help after Sutton Street court man served notices
Dear Legal Wiz, My cousin met a man at the Sutton Street civil court who charged him $13,500 to serve a notice, and to prepare a summons for the tenant to go to court. After that another man he met at the door of the Court, charged $4,500 to serve another notice. I think my […]
The Insider Lists Jamaica’s Christmas Cake among the 22 Best Holiday Desserts in the World
Every country has its own traditional foods associated with holidays, and Insider.com has provided a list of the best of these unique dessert offerings from around the world, and Jamaica’s traditional rum-soaked Christmas Cake made the list. The island’s Christmas celebrations would not be complete with the “boozy” treat, which also contains an assortment of […]
Our Stories: I Gave Up Accounting To Become an Ethical Hacker- Gavin Dennis
In this installment of Our Stories, Certified Ethical Hacker, Gavin Dennis shares how he became an ethical hacker. 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 […]
Jamaican Honored as First Black Mayor of British town
The British town of Old Trafford celebrated the life and achievements of its first black Lord Mayor, Whit Stennett MBE. The celebration included tributes to the former mayor, who was honoured for his contributions to the community. Stennett served as Lord Mayor from 2003 to 2004 In a book published in 2008, Stennett told the […]
Christmas & New Year’s Message From the Consul General of Jamaica at Miami
Christmas/New Year’s Message Consul General for the Southeastern United States of America,The Bahamas and the Cayman Islands – Franz Hall It is hard to believe that another year has passed and that we are preparing to celebrate the Christmas Season once again. Of course, the Season symbolizes the spirit of hope, family, togetherness and rebirth. It […]
Jamaican American Named CNN Young Wonder of the Year
Jamaican American Haile Thomas of New Windsor, New York, who will turn 17 on December 23, received a Young Wonder of the Year award from television network CNN on December 15, 2017. The teen was honored along with four other Young Wonders and the 10 CNN Heroes of the Year at the 11th Annual CNN […]
New Constellation Created to Celebrate Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt has been included in a new set of constellations created by The Big Bang Fair in conjunction with astronomers and the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Digital graphic images honoring stars in sports, science, and literature were presented by The Big Bang Fair on December 13, 2017. The new constellation, which […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending December 22nd, 2017
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES BLUE LAGOON TO BE DECLARED NATIONAL MONUMENT The Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) plans to preserve the Blue Lagoon as a national heritage site. The organization wants the government to declare the area a national monument by the end of 2017. A plan to manage the area has already been […]