Idris Elba Spotted in Jamaica Shooting New Film “Yardie”
Actor Idris Elba, 44, best known for his role as DCI John Luther on the television series “Luther” on the BBC, is making his debut as a director with his new film project, “Yardie.” The actor, showing some grey in his beard, was seen filming at an outdoor market in Kingston, Jamaica, on Sunday, June […]
2nd Annual ‘Sound Fest Vibez in the Park’ to Commemorate Irish and Chin’s 20th Anniversary
What happens when the forerunning producers of Caribbean entertainment and media in the U.S. team up? An exciting and musically charged celebration of sound system entertainment and culture dubbed “Sound Fest Vibez in the Park” on Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, New York. Staged by Irish and Chin and Irie Jam […]
Jamaican Restaurant in Cancun Mexico Featured in USA Today
While the Hotel Zone in the resort city of Cancun, Mexico, offers many a choice of international cuisine, some visitors prefer to sample restaurants frequented by locals and adventure into the city’s downtown. This area has lately experienced an increase in the number of new and unique dining options that were previously unavailable, including Greek, […]
HM The Queen Honours Young People Who Are Changing the World
Today, Her Majesty The Queen presented a young person from Jamaica with a Queen’s Young Leaders Award at Buckingham Palace, to honour Abrahim Simmonds for his work using the arts to help develop the skills of young people. His Royal Highness Prince Harry joined The Queen in congratulating the winners at this special ceremony. The […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending June 30th, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- FORMER JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER LEAVES POLITICAL STAGE Jamaica’s former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller resigned as a Member of Parliament after losing the last general election to the Jamaica Labor Party of current Prime Minister Andrew Holness. Simpson Miller, 71, had a long tenure in Parliament and told […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending June 30, 2017
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Our Appointment With Death
The news story was about a couple of inmates on death row who would be put to death the following day; men who had committed heinous crimes for which they were given the ultimate punishment as determined by the state. I read the story with much interest and wondered what it was like to know […]
Jamaicans Living Overseas Contribute US$186,000 to Schools
The Jamaican Diaspora contributed US$186,000 to Jamaica’s education sector between April 2016 and March 2017. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, made the announcement during a Jamaica Diaspora Day event at the Jamaica National Financial Center in Kingston, which was held to commission a study to determine the economic value of […]
40th Anniversary of Greensleeves Record Label Celebrated With New York City Concert
On Wednesday June 21, 2017, VP Records and the famous B.B. Kings Blues Club in Times Square, New York held an epic night of international roots reggae and dub to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of historic U.K. reggae label, Greensleeves Records. Italian born reggae star Alborosie delivered his first New York concert performance, while roots […]
Dr. Sue Signs Agreement with Riddims Marketing
Dr. Susan Lycett Davis, also known as Dr. Sue and highly regarded by many for her outstanding work as an educator, author, writer, poet, storyteller, speaker, community and cultural activist, has signed a management agreement with Riddims Marketing. The agreement calls for Riddims Marketing to represent “Dr. Sue” as her agent, managing the business and […]