Our Stories: I Almost Lost My Life Defending My Woman- Oniezel

In this installment of Our Stories, upcoming artiste, Oniezel explained how he almost lost his life…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 the lens is […]
Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson Wins Gold Medal at the Swimming World Cup

Jamaican swimmer Alia Atkinson winning streak in the 50-meter breaststroke continues as she won a gold medal in the event, at the Beijing, China leg of FINA/Airweave Swimming World Cup. This is the seventh leg of the FINA/Airweave Swimming World Cup. Atkinson won the 50-meter breaststroke in Moscow, Eindhoven, Hong Kong and Doha legs of […]
How Much Do You Know About The Spanish Town Iron Bridge

The Spanish Town Iron Bridge in St. Catherine was the first of its kind to be built in the Western Hemisphere. Constructed in 1801, it spans the Rio Cobre River where it runs through St. Catherine. The bridge came into being through an act of Jamaica’s House of Assembly and was originally designed to be […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending November 10, 2017

This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending November 10, 2017. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our “News and Events Archives”
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Not My Will, But Thine, Be Done”

At one time or another we have probably heard it: to pray effectively is to pray in the will of God. If we regard God as our Source of the good and necessary things in life, as well as we should, James tells us there are two reasons we do not have the things we […]
Grammy Award-Winning Morgan Heritage Set to Perform at New York Stock Exchange 94th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30th, 2017

GRAMMY-Award winning reggae band Morgan Heritage is set to perform at the New York Stock Exchange 94th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30, emceed by DJ Niko (Z100) and Daymond John (Shark Tank) among others. The family band from New York is riding high on their critically acclaimed album Avrakedabra, “…the reggae album that’s […]
Domino Tournament to Honor Ruddy Schaaffe at Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, November 12, 2017, Sunrise

The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival is almost here and organizers are working overtime to deliver big on Sunday, November 12, at Markham Park, Sunrise. Festivalgoers from all walks of life will enjoy a variety of mouthwatering jerk foods, entertaining cultural presentations, explosive performances, and the tournament domino lovers look forward to each year: Jerk Domino! […]
New Restaurant Brings Jamaican Flavors to Hobart, Indiana

The new Montego Bay Grille has officially opened its doors on Main Street in Hobart, Indiana, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy Jamaican & Caribbean favorites at a venue with a view of Lake George. The restaurant seats 37 inside, with room for another 15 customers on the patio. Founded by Chef Teddian Jackson, the […]
Help me write a notice to quit for Jamaica tenant

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I am new to this court business and notice to quit form. The man at the information desk says the court does not write notice to quit for the public. Yet they keep telling me the notices I write are wrong. Please help me with the notice to quit I am […]
Progress Among Students to Develop Culture of Good Oral Health

The Southern Regional Health Authority has been making great strides in instilling a culture of good oral health practices among children in the southern end of the island. Regional Dental Auxiliaries Coordinator for the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Ms. Juliet Powell explained that each year the dental teams in the parishes of Manchester, Clarendon […]