Carl Bennett: President-elect Jamaica College Old Boys Association of New York
Carl Bennett is the new President-Elect of the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of New York (JCOBA-NY). Making the official announcement, at the Griffin Awards, current President Michael McDonald, remarked, “It has been the honor of my life to serve as President of the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of New York. As my tenure […]
Megastar Stevie Wonder Announces Wedding in Jamaica
Legendary Motown recording artist Stevie Wonder, 66< will marry Tomeeka Robyn Bracy, 42, at a ceremony in Jamaica on June 17, 2017. It will be Wonder’s third marriage. According to an unidentified guest, the list of those attending the event is “spectacular” and stated that there are will be some “surprise performances” as well. The […]
Our Stories- I have not seen my family in 10 years- Acheevha
In this installment of Our Stories, music producer Acheevha shares why he has not seen his family in 10 years ….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 […]
How much do you know about Jamaica and the Mesquito King?
The Governor of Jamaica was at one time responsible for the education of the kings of the Mesquito people, who were brought to the island from what was known as the “Mesquito shore” and what is now part of Nicaragua. Jamaica’s government brought the Mesquito in hopes that they could “track down” the rebellious Maroons. […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending April 14th, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICA MOVES UP ON GLOBAL ENERGY INDEX Jamaica has risen 74 places on the Global Energy Index, which determines a nation’s transition toward more secure, sustainable and affordable systems of energy. According to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the new ranking places Jamaica among the 127 countries found to […]
Andrew Clarke and Dominique Allen Lawson Head Cast of New Musical ‘Welcome to America’
Andrew Clarke and Dominique Allen Lawson have been cast in leading roles in the highly anticipated new musical Welcome to America- A Caribbean Musical, which will have its World Premiere performance in New York on Thursday April 20 at 8pm at the Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center at York College, Jamaica Queens. The two […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending April 14 2017
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending April 14 2017. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com.
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Not this man [Jesus], but Barabbas!”
As Jesus stood with Pilate, Pilate looked at Him with disbelief and skepticism. How could this man be the king of the Jews as they had charged? An itinerant preacher moving from place to place in the cities with people who were willing to follow Him was not a crime. More importantly, He was not […]
From Humble Beginnings, Jamaican Becomes A Lawyer in U.S.
Jamaican-born attorney Jermaine “Ryan” Haughton, grew up in Watercrest, Clarendon, and he credits his childhood experiences there as giving him the motivation to achieve success in his life. Haughton recalls that sometimes even food was in short supply for his family. “We made it work with what we had, but we were very poor. Out […]
Jamaican Schools to Play American Football
Jamaica’s Ministry of Youth and Education has partnered with Jamaican American Athletic Development Inc. (JAMAAD) to introduce American football at local high schools o the island. JAMAAD, a nonprofit based in the United States that operates with an all-Jamaican board of directors, defines its mission as “helping Jamaica’s at-risk youth gain access to opportunities for […]