British Actor of Jamaican Descent Colin McFarlane Joins #Justice4Windrush Campaign

Prominent British actor and campaigner of Jamaican Descent Colin McFarlane, joined by internationally renowned singer, songwriter and campaigner Annie Lennox has launched #Justice4Windrush (https://justice4windrush.org), calling for swift and full government compensation for the Windrush generation. Open Letter to the Government In an open letter signed by celebrity supporters and issued to both the Prime Minister […]
Jamaican-Born Carolyn Guniss Has Been Named the Next Editor-In-Chief of Orlando Business Journal

Orlando Business Journal (OBJ) is stepping into its 40th year with a significant change in its leadership. Carolyn Guniss has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief, a move announced with enthusiasm by OBJ’s publisher and market president, Anne-Marie Hayward. Guniss, a seasoned journalist with three decades of experience, is set to take over the role […]
Listen to the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending January 19, 2024

This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending January 19, 2024. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit http://www.jamaicans.com/news
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Times of Quietness

Occasionally, I love the sound of silence. Silence punctuated by the sound of running water, the rustling of leaves, and the chirping of birds is also just as good. Growing up in the bustling capital city of my island home did not afford many opportunities for outward silence, and it took a tremendous amount of […]
L’ACADCO Performs To Capacity Sized Audience in New York City

L’Acadco – A United Caribbean Dance Force, Jamaica’s leading contemporary dance company, performed in front of a capacity sized audience on Thursday, January 11, at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, making a triumphant return to New York City after a 20-year absence. Held under the theme: Building Bridges Through The Arts, […]
Jamaica Ranks Fifth Among Countries with the Most Players Active in the NFL

According to the Online Betting Guide (OLBG) in the United Kingdom, Jamaica has the fifth-most active players in the National Football League (NFL) of any country outside of the United States. The OLBG based its rankings on data from Pro Football Reference. Jamaica at Number 5 Holding a fifth-place position on the OLBG list, Jamaica […]
UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights to Be Translated into Jamaican Patois

The United Nations (UN) announced that its Universal Declaration of Human Rights will be translated into Jamaica’s Patois language. With the announcement, which marked the 75th anniversary of the Declaration, Jamaica joined St. Lucia as one of the only two nations in the Caribbean to be part of the document’s official translation. What is the […]
Khadija “Bunny” Shaw Named Joie Player of the Month for November 2023

Young Manchester City fans were given the opportunity to ask questions of Joie Player of the Month, forward Khadija “Bunny” Shaw. Shaw snatched the title from Lauren Hemp and Laia Aleixandri, finishing with four goals and another two assists as Manchester took the top spot in the Manchester Derby with a 7-0 victory over Tottenham […]
Jamaican Coaching Icon Victor “Poppy” Thomas Inducted into the US Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Jamaica’s pioneering coach, Victor “Poppy” Thomas, was officially inducted into the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Coaches Hall of Fame at a ceremony at the Gaylord Rockies Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. His induction marked a peak in his 20-year coaching career at Lincoln University […]
UWI Alumna Becomes First Black Woman Named Master of the American College of Rheumatology

Dr Gail S Kerr, a graduate of the University of the West Indies (UWI), has been made a Master of the American College of Rheumatology. She is the first Black woman to receive the honor. News of Dr Kerr’s achievement was shared by the Director of Alumni Relations for UWI, Celia Davidson-Francis, whose announcement included […]