Jamaican Canadian Paulette Senior Appointed to Senate of Canada
The president and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Foundation, Paulette Senior, has been appointed to serve as an independent senator in the Senate of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon. Born in Jamaica, Senior migrated to Canada in 1973 at the age of 11. She was one of three newly appointed independent senators and was […]
It’s Not Your Spouse….1 Absolute Proof
This and all my articles are written only to encourage and shed light on marriage issues to help married couples take their relationships to a higher level of marriage enjoyment. So as a word of caution, if you are in anyway experiencing abuse of any kind in your marriage relationship please do not tolerate it. […]
UK Chooses “Cool Runnings” as Favorite Sports Movie of All Time
“Cool Runnings,” a 1993 film that tells the story of a Jamaican bobsled team’s path to the Winter Olympics, was selected as the United Kingdom’s favorite sports movie of all time. “Cool Runnings” received 18 percent of the vote, which was commissioned by Showcase Cinemas and posted on The Voice Online, the only British national […]
Listen to the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending January 5, 2024
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending January 5, 2024. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit http://www.jamaicans.com/news
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Resolutions for 2024
So, what are your resolutions for 2024? According to the experts, most resolutions are broken within the first week of the New Year, yet despite the futility, some of us start the year committing to changes we hope to carry out during the year. Perhaps most of the desired changes are behavioral—things that we have […]
Top 10 Most-Read Recipes & Articles On Jamaicans.com In 2023
In 2023, a mix of popular topics resonated with readers on Jamaicans.com. Readers showed profound interest in grasping the Jamaican Patois phrases and sentences. There was also excitement surrounding a business move, as a firm led by a Jamaican-born investor acquired the Trump Hotel in Washington DC. Relationships were in focus with insights into dating […]
World Athletics Teases Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce Dolls
World Athletics recently stirred up excitement by teasing the release of dolls representing famous athletes through a Twitter post, sparking immediate interest among fans of track and field. Among these, the Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce doll is particularly noteworthy, capturing the essence of the Jamaican sprint legend in an eye-catching manner. This isn’t just any athlete’s replica; […]
The Top Local Jamaica News Stories of 2023
In 2023, Jamaica experienced its strongest earthquake in over 50 years. An extensive investigation of the investment firm, Stocks and Securities Limited rocked the financial sector as many investors, including Olympic champion Usain Bolt, were robbed of substantial amounts of money by a company employee. Jamaica’s Supreme Court issued a historic ruling that represented a […]
4 Proofs You Are Not Really Married
I never really pondered the real purpose for God creating marriage until after a few years into my own marriage to Michelle. I asked married couples these three questions in a class Michelle and I led, and their answers confirmed that they were in the same boat as I was, not understanding the real reason […]
Crime Reduction in Jamaica Requires More Than Political Promises
Leaders are not without blame for painting a picture that crime is easily solvable. Not so. Problems like high crime built up over the years do not disappear at the stroke of a wand, no matter how much money is infused. If it appears resolved quickly, watch for the reappearance elsewhere. High crime moves from […]