Chronicles of Jamaican Uber Drive Part 1 – Trying Uber
Having been out of work for an interminable period of time, I was forced to consider all my options and decided that since I was the one always nominated to be the ‘designated driver’ I might as well get paid for something I loved to do. Starting the process to drive for Uber, the […]
Our Stories- Jamaican Father of 19 Says Promiscuity is a Sickness- Fathead
In this installment of Our Stories, Jamaican reggae artiste, Fathead explains why having multiple partners is a sickness….For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image is not far from the truth, if the […]
Interview With Jamaican filmmaker, Janet Morrison
We recently caught up with Jamaican filmmaker Janet Morrison as she was getting ready for the Palm Bay Caribe Film Festival. At the festival she will be showcasing her film “Silent Hearts” which was written and directed by her and produced as a part of the Jamaica Film & TV Association’s (JAFTA) Propella Film Program. […]
France Wins Historic First-Ever Team World Championship at 2017 ISA World Surfing Games
Heading into the final day of the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games, the ISA is pleased to officially announce that the host country Team France has made history and won their first-ever Team World Championship in the competition. Team France got off to a spectacular start with Pauline Ado and Johanne Defay finishing with Gold […]
Jamaican Opens First and Only Reggae Bar in Myanmar
The 7th Joint Bar & Grill is Myanmar’s first reggae bar, and as Jamaican Mario Ebanks said exclusively to Jamaicans.com, he wants the venue to showcase the essence of Jamaica and the Caribbean through its atmosphere, dance, and music. The bar features different bands and DJs who play music from all eras and cover a […]
Lloyd Lovindeer Headlines List of Performers for Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival on June 3rd, 2017, Queens
Award winning musical icon Lloyd Lovindeer headlines the list of performers slated to appear at the 2017 Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival to be held on Saturday June 3 beginning at 12 noon. The third annual edition of the outdoor festival will take place on 160th Street between Jamaica and 90th Avenues in Jamaica, Queens. The […]
Chinese Jamaican Filmmaker and Documentary Featured on PBS
Jeanette Kong, a Chinese Jamaican filmmaker, is featured as part of PBS’s Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May). Kong discusses the importance of celebrating the month and the diversity of the Asian/Pacific American community, PBS is also making her documentary film “Finding Samuel Lowe” available online until June 13, 2017. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month on PBS […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending May 26th, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- GREEN REPORTS 500 VOLUNTEERS TRAINED TO FIND MISSING CHILDREN Floyd Green, Jamaica’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, announced that 500 volunteers received training in 2016 to help with searches and rescues of missing children. According to Green, the government is committed to […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending May 26, 2017
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending May 26 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.
How Much Do You Know about Couba Cornwallis?
Back in the 18th century when Port Royal was an important naval station, Couba Cornwallis was one of the community’s most important residents. A black woman who ran a boarding house, she was known for her nursing and healing abilities, treating many famous individuals of the day, including British naval officer Lord Alfred Nelson in […]