Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival, New York, June 3rd, 2017
BRAATA Productions, founded by Jamaican actor, MC and singer Andrew Clarke, always gives a little more, but on Saturday June 3 they will be giving a lot more with the presentation of the third Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival at 160th Street in Jamaica Queens (between Jamaica Avenue and 90th Street) Not just a Jamaican celebration, […]
Jamaican Poet Receives Honorary Doctorate in South Africa
Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa, has awarded Jamaican reggae poet Linton Kwesi Johnson an honorary doctorate degree in literature. Johnson, a highly regarded poet, reggae artist and political activist, was recognized by the university for his “inspiring political activism,” his poetry and music, which was described as “the soundtrack” of South African’s anti-apartheid struggles […]
Christopher Martin and Estelle Take Part in Today at Apple
VP Recording artist Christopher Martin will be taking part in Apple’s new in-store initiative “Today at Apple” on Saturday May 20th, performing an acoustic set of his biggest hits at the new Williamsburg location in Brooklyn, New York. On the same day, Grammy award winning songstress Estelle will be performing live at the Soho location […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending May 19 2017
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending May 19, 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 May 19th, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- MILLIONS ALLOCATED TO RAIN-AFFECTED AREAS Authorities in Jamaica have allocated US$175 million in funding to aid in the recovery of areas impacted by the heavy rains that caused flooding and landslides in several parishes. Most of the funds will be put toward the restoration of access to flood-stricken […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Exercising Authority
He stepped out into the road, yellow whistle in his mouth, amidst what appeared to be a sea of humanity walking briskly trying to beat the traffic light as they rushed to the train station. He raised one hand and blew the whistle a number of times. As if on cue, the crowd on either […]
UK Newspaper Ranks Jamaican Mary Seacole Autobiography in Best 100 Nonfiction Books
The United Kingdom’s Guardian newspaper has ranked the autobiography of Jamaican Mary Seacole as Number 62 on its list of the top 100 nonfiction books in history. The autobiography, entitled “The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands,” was published in 1857 Seacole is sometimes known as “the black Florence Nightingale” for her work […]
JUNO Nominated Reggae & Dancehall Recording Artist Kirk Diamond Reveals Debut EP Track Listing
Ensuing the release of “Greater”, the lead single off Kirk Diamond forthcoming EP of the same name, the JUNO award nominated artist has unveiled the track listing of his anticipated endeavor. Featured on CBC Music “10 Canadian Reggae Artists You Need To Hear”, the reggae and dancehall artist renowned for his lyrical prowess teamed up […]
Bob Marley Grandson Joins NFL Team, Washington Redskins
Nico Marley, linebacker at Tulane and the grandson of Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley, has been signed to the Washington Redskins 90-man roster. Marley was invited to attend a Washington Redskins mini-camp on May 12-14, 2017, and there was speculation at the time that the mere fact of the invitation meant the team was interested. […]
Jamaican American Honored by New York Mayor
Bill de Blasio, mayor of New York, honored Jamaican American Dr. Una S.T. Clarke, a former City Council member, and her Progressive Democrats Political Association (PDPA), which is based in Brooklyn. The special honor was bestowed at a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the organization founded by Clarke. After Mayor de Blasio read a […]