Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending March 24th, 2017

This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending March 24 2017. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com.
Jamaica’s Nadeen Matthews to Represent Caribbean at Young Global Leaders Forum

Nadeen Matthews, the chief digital and marketing officers for the NCB Group, will represent the English- and Spanish-speaking Caribbean at the 2017 Young Global Leaders (YGL) forum. The YGL is a high-profile and expanding network of action-oriented young leaders from around the world. Matthews will join people like Mariame McIntosh Robinson, Imani Duncan Price and […]
Calabar May Boycott Champs Over ISSA Approval of Kingston College Ugandan Transfer Student

Calabar, the defending boys team champion of the Inter-Secondary School Sports Association (ISSA) Boys and Girls Champs, is considering a boycott of the event over its objection to the association’s approval of a transfer student to compete for Kingston College, Calabar’s long-time rival. The competition is scheduled to be held at National Stadium on March […]
Bay-C Trending in Latin Market With Bubble Butt Collaboration
After a successful first year for his solo career, popular bass vocalist Bay-C – formerly of super group T.O.K, is doing exceptionally well in the Latin market with a sizzling collaboration. The artiste paired up last year with Latin sensation Lorna for a few singles including the popular track ‘Bubble Butt” produced by noted Panama […]
Strongest Soldier Artist Jahmiel Confirmed For Reggae on the Hill and Best of The Best

Dancehall/ Reggae artist Jahmiel is set to perform on some of this years major festivals and looks forward to releasing his upcoming video for ‘Strongest Soldier’ produced by Chimney Records. The single “Strongest Soldier”, which was released on the Money House riddim is currently gaining a lot of traction on the international scene. Looking forward […]
“Taste the Islands” Picked Up for US National Television Distribution

Grace Foods, the Caribbean’s premier food brand, is proud to announce its support for history-making Caribbean culinary program “Taste the Islands”. In 2015, the series became the first Jamaican-produced and Jamaican-hosted series on national public television in the US. Entering its second season and underwritten by Grace Foods, “Taste the Islands” will premiere on national […]
Annual Dinner Dance and Fundraiser at the Stamford Sheraton Hotel in Support of OFANA Northeast Region
On Saturday December 10, 2016 the OFANA Northeast Region held its annual dinner dance and fundraiser at the Stamford Sheraton Hotel in Stamford, CT. The event was well supported and over 300 guests experienced an enjoyable and memorable evening of dancing and holiday festivities. This year’s event was particularly significant as the region honored […]
Jamaican Farmers Benefit From Scholarship To Learn Organic Farming Practices

Toronto, February 27, 2017– Fifteen small farmers recently completed a one month intensive residential training program at the Source Farm and Eco Village in St. Thomas from January 22, 2017 to February 17, 2017. Five of those farmers were recipients of scholarships from The Jamaican Diaspora Agriculture Taskforce (JDAT). The training program was designed to […]
Jamaica’s Reggae Half Marathon Named as One of Best in the World for 2016

The Reggae Half Marathon race was chosen as one of the top half marathons in the world in a survey of members of the 100 Half Marathons Club, which is headquartered in the United States. The club comprises those who have finished at least 100 half marathons. Some members have completed as many as 300. […]
Where African Fashions Meet the Stylish Traveler

Shangani Fashion’s debut presentation during New York Fashion Week conveys contemporary cuts that are accented with vintage accessories. Shangani Fashion Designs are a juxtaposition of culture and style. Shangani is an African tribe who dwelled near the Shangani River in Zimbabwe, Africa. The tribe was named after its founder; and the name “Shoshangani” means traveler. […]