New York Times Runs Feature on the Jamaican Beef Patty
In a feature article last month, the New York Times newspaper has recognized the widening exposure of Americans to the Jamaican beef patty. The patty, with its flaky crust and spicy filling of ground beef, Scotch bonnet pepper, onions and garlic, has moved beyond Jamaican bakeries and into major retail outlets like Walmart. In New […]
The Ruddy Schaaffe Memorial Fund
FAMILY ESTABLISHES RUDDY SCHAAFFE MEMORIAL FUND AT THE MIAMI FOUNDATION -Fund to Benefit York Castle High School Track Scholarship and St. Luke The Physician Episcopal Church Choir- MIAMI, FLORIDA – June 2, 2017 — In honor of the recent passing of renowned Jamaican community leader and global dominoes aficionado, Ruddy Schaaffe, on Wednesday, May 17, […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending June 2nd, 2017
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending June 2nd, 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.
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending June 2nd, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- AMENDMENTS TO SEXUAL HARRASMENT BILL IN PROCESS The Legislation Committee of the Jamaican Cabinet will receive an amended Sexual Harassment Bill, according to Olivia “Babsy” Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport. The bill was already sent to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, which made the amendments. The […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Unconditional Love and Acceptance
Have you ever felt excluded from an event or group because you did not meet someone else’s standards? How about feeling rejected by others because you were considered not “good enough”? According to social scientists, inherent in the process of growing and developing as a person to achieve individual potential is our need to be […]
Freshest Seafood in Jamaica Served at Floating Raft Restaurant
The HighSeas Seafood Raft in Runaway Bay in St. Mary offers lobster, conch and crab, fresh from the ocean, served aboard a raft built of bamboo. The raft restaurant floats in the Gran Bahia Principe waters and has become increasingly popular with those who prize the ultimate in a seafood dining experience. A common comment […]
15 Beautiful Photos from the Orlando Carnival
The Orlando Carnival 2017 was held this past Sunday in Orlando, Florida. It was a great time with live music, a parade, good food, and plenty of colorful costumes. Here are 15 beautiful Instagram photos from Orlando Carnival 2017. Did you attend the Jamaica Carnival this year? What was your experience? […]
Jamaican Elected New Chair of Florida Elder Law Section
Collett P. Small, a Jamaican-born attorney, has been elected the new chair of the Florida Bar Elder Law Section. Small is the first woman of color and the first woman of Jamaican heritage to be installed in the position. Small, who lives in Weston, has practiced law for 12 years, having previously worked as a […]
Nike Features Elaine Thompson To Launch ‘Beautiful X Powerful Collection’
Elaine Thompson is the first Jamaican and the first female sprinter to sweep the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints at the Olympics in the 2016 games held in Rio. From her own experience, Thompson understands how important it is to have athletes as role models, and she says she wants to inspire young female athletes to […]
Konshens Earns Over 1.5 Mil Views on “Turn Me On” Video in Less Than a Week
Fresh off his recent signing with EMPIRE and new collab with Chris Brown, Konshens drops more heat for the upcoming summer season. Watch his latest visual (directed by Jay Will) for his new single “Turn Me On,” available now on all digital platforms. Since the video’s launch last Wednesday, the views have climbed to over […]