The Jamaican Jerk Festival New York Was The Place To Be!!!
Grace Jerk Jamaican Festival was the place to be on Sunday July 23rd., and the afternoon started with a range of fun filled activities for all. The kids were delighted to be in the fun zone, jumping around, screaming and just having total excitement for a few hours. The free snacks, and free drinks was […]
First Kosher Restaurant Opens in Jamaica
Visitors to Jamaica, as well as locals, can now dine at a true kosher restaurant in Montego Bay. Rabbi Yaakov Raskin, of Chabad of Jamaica says that this is what “Montego Bay — and really, Jamaica — has been waiting for.” Kosher foods are made according to a strict set of religious laws that define […]
National Arena to be lifted in Praise at 30th Gospel Finals, July 30, 2017, Jamaica
National Arena will be lifted-up in praise on Sunday, July 30, as the top ten finalists of the Jamaica Gospel Song Competition face off to take home the Competition’s prestigious title. The Competition, which celebrates its 30th anniversary amidst the Jamaica 55 Celebrations promises patrons the spirit-filled, roof-rasing, praise experience the Grand Final has been […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending July 28th, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- HOLNESS TO REVIEW NATION’S FOREIGN POLICY Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness disclosed that his government will begin a review of the country’s foreign affairs and foreign trade policies. On his way to a working visit in Singapore, Holness told foreign affairs officers that the nation’s policies must move […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 28, 2017
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 28, 2017 . The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our archives.
Jamaica 55 Emancipendence Celebration in Miramar, August 3rd, 2017
Mayor Wayne Messam is inviting the community to a milestone cultural celebration of Jamaica’s 55th year of independence. The event is FREE and open to all, details are as follows: Thursday, August 3, 2017, 6pm to 9pm Miramar Cultural Center 2300 Civic Center Miramar, FL 33025 “The city of Miramar is home to many first, […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “You Don’t Understand Now…”
Peter was adamant that Jesus would not wash his feet. After all, washing the feet of guests was the responsibility of the house servant (see 1 Samuel 25:11), but as they were lying with their feet extended from the table, having finished supper, Jesus “riseth from supper, and laid aside His garments; and took a […]
Jamaican-British Swimmer, Michael Gunning, Breaks National 200-Meter Freestyle Record
Swimmer Michael Gunning, who lives in England and whose father is Jamaican, made his debut in international competition for Jamaica by breaking the national 200-meter freestyle record at the 17th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Gunning had already set the national standard by clocking 1:50.71 seconds for the distance at the British Championships on […]
Jamaican Designer Matthew Harris Named One of 10 Vogue CFDA Fashion Fund Finalists.
Jamaica’s Matthew Harris, a jewelry designer whose works under the Mateo label, has been named one of the ten finalists for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. He is the first Jamaican-born designer to be included on the shortlist. Harris, who is from Montego Bay, said he was humbled and honored to be shortlisted and hopes to […]
7th Staging of Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival New York a Success
A massive 15,000 patrons from around New York, the tri-state area and beyond came out to Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY to enjoy the 7th staging of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival on July 23. Guests were treated to a full day of the “jerk experience” from a variety of vendors, a delightful culinary […]