Jamaica’s Women’s Bobsled Team Wins Historic First Medal
The female bobsled team from Jamaica was awarded its very first medal at the North American Cup Bobsleigh and Skeleton competition. Driver Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian and brakewoman Carrie Russell won the bronze medal after the final leg of the competition in Lake Placid, New York. The medal represents a significant step toward the team’s goal of […]
Youth from Latin America and the Caribbean Demand a Multi-dimensional Education to Adapt to a Changing Future
The results of the regional consultation for youth “Tell them what you want to learn” will be delivered to the authorities attending the Regional Ministerial Meeting “E2030: Education and Skills for the 21st Century” to be held on 24 and 25 January 2017 in Buenos Aires. Below are some of its conclusions. The consultation responds […]
Wasp gets Bad and Bougee with new hip hop freestyle
Dancehall Lyricist Wasp has re-energized his Hip Hip persona with a brand new rap freestyle single on the popular Bad and Bougee riddim. The single,‘New Gyal’, is the first release for Wasp in 2017 and can be considered a follow up to his 2014 hit ‘Tek Whey Bwoy Gyal’. With an extremely potent lyrical flow; […]
Jamaican, Dr. Fabian Johnston Leads Cancer Research Program at Johns Hopkins
Dr. Fabian Johnston, who migrated from Jamaica at the age of two with his parents, is an assistant professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins University and the co-director of the Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Program there. Dr. Johnson decided to become a doctor while watching “The Bill Cosby Show” and being inspired by its portrayal of […]
She lied to court, case thrown out, but I need job back
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, A woman I worked with took me to criminal court and lied. I lost my job after everything. She gave accusations that I threatened to kill her. This was supposed to be after she slandered me that I was trying to rape her. The case was thrown out as the Judge […]
Ministers of Education from Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss the future of education in the region in the lead up to 2030
At the regional meeting organized by UNESCO and the Ministry of Education and Sports of Argentina, ministers and representatives from regional and international organizations and civil society will come together to define a shared vision of education for the region in the lead up to 2030 and to discuss strategies and policies that can advance […]
Jamaican Serving as Airman in US Military Lauded by Superiors
Airman Alfred Grannell, who is a native of Portmore, decided to take advantage of an opportunity to live with his father in New York. He left his fiancée and family in Jamaica and moved to Brooklyn, New York, contacted a military recruiter, and started the process of enlisting in the Air Force. He traveled to […]
Our Stories: My Grandmother taught me how to love- Anthony Malvo
In this installment of Our Stories, reggae artiste Anthony Malvo shares love lessons from his grandmother….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 lens is […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending January 20th, 2017
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending January 20th, 2017. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our “News and Events Archives”.
Tuff Gong Relaunches Vinyl Record Manufacturing Services
The last vinyl recording factory in Jamaica, Tuff Gong International, is relaunching its manufacturing services in partnership with Sunpress Vinyl, a United States company. Tuff Gong in located in Kingston and plans to begin renovations leading to a re-opening in the spring of 2017. Until it opens, order processing will be performed by Sunpress, a […]