Want An Apology From Your Spouse? Do This One Thing
Marriage has to be the greatest thing God created, besides man and woman of course. When a husband and a wife do marriage the right way, and yes, there is a right and wrong way to do marriage, the relationship is so satisfying. It is so enjoyable. It is the closest relationship to a relationship […]
Why Did Elaine Thompson-Herah Split From Coach Ahead of Paris Olympics?
Five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah has parted ways with her coach, Shanikie Osbourne, due to payment disagreements. This change comes just nine months before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Thompson-Herah, renowned for her exceptional track performances, faces a significant transition in her preparation for her next big event. Dispute Over Pay Leads to Split Thompson-Herah’s […]
Pioneering Jamaican-Canadian Broadcaster in Toronto Has New Park Named in His Honor
A new park in the Toronto subdivision of Scarborough has been named in honor of Jamaican-Canadian broadcaster and publisher, Brandeis Denham Jolly. The park was dedicated at a ceremony on November 4, 2023. Upon receiving the honor, Jolly said it was “more than an honor” to see his name on the new greenspace in the […]
11-Year-Old Poet Ngozi Wright’s Stern Warning About Customer Service in Jamaica Wins JCDC Poetry Competition
The judges of the 2023 Jamaica Customer Service Poetry Competition, organized by the Jamaica Cultural and Development Commission, were impressed by 11-year-old Ngozi Wright’s entry “We Deserve It”. Wright, one of the younger entrants, was able to fully capture the essence of customer service experience in Jamaica, or the lack thereof. Ngozi Echoing a Nationwide […]
Review – Woman in the Wind by Sheron Hamilton-Pearson
“Woman in the Wind is a collection of poems that celebrate and shine a spotlight on global women influencers, weaving tales of heroines from the vibrant activism of Greta Thunberg to the enduring legacy of Winnie Mandela and Louis Bennett Coverley. Covering a wide spectrum of women’s experiences – be it in politics, environmental justice, […]
Listen to the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending November 17, 2023
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending November 17 2023 JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our archives
How Did Saint Lucian Filmmaker Fiona Compton Make Caribbean History Lessons Viral?
In an interview with Island Origins magazine, the founder of one of the top digital platforms for Caribbean history and culture, Saint Lucian filmmaker Fiona Compton, discusses what led her to launch, “Know Your Caribbean,” which she describes as a “celebration of Caribbean voices.” What’s included at “Know Your Caribbean” Compton notes that “Know Your […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Praise the Lord!”
One of my favorite portions of Scripture is Psalm 34, especially verses 1–3. “I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble shall hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name […]
Jamaican Actress Sherando Ferril Lands Lead Role Among Stars From Nigeria and Hollywood
Jamaican Actress, Sherando Ferril has landed the lead role in the soon to be released movie Choke Hold. The film is set to premiere in St Martin on November 25 at the Caribbean Cinema. Choke Hold focuses on the international issue of gender based violence and sees Ferril playing Victoria, an emotionally and physically abused […]
Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson One of Five Finalists for 2023 Women’s World Athlete of the Year Award
Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson, who is one of only three women to achieve a sprint double in the Diamond League, was voted in as one of the five finalists for the Women’s World Athlete of the Year award from World Athletics on November 13, 2023. The Selection Process Jackson and the other finalists were chosen […]