Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz Triumph with First-Ever Win Over Canada on Canadian Soil
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz marked their first-ever victory over Canada on Canadian soil, defeating Canada 3-2 at the BMO Field in Toronto. This victory, which occurred during the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals on November 21,2023, is not only a milestone for Jamaican football but also a significant moment in the sport’s history in the Caribbean. This […]
Jamaican Gospel Media Network in Florida Expands Coverage To New York, New Jersey
Omega Church Broadcasting Network is expanding its coverage with the addition of two stations, W264DG 100.7 FM and WHNY 740 AM, which started on November 1, 2023. Expanding Reach of Omega Church Powered by Jamaican visionary archbishop John Wayne Manning, with the aim of pushing the gospel and uplifting programs and music throughout the diaspora, […]
Jamaican Curator Dr Anthony Bogues Leads MoCAAD’s Revolution with ‘This Life’ Exhibition
The Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) is set to revolutionize the Soul Basel and Miami Art Week with its groundbreaking documentary and digital exhibition, “This Life: Black Life in the Time of Now.” Spearheading this venture is the distinguished Jamaican scholar and curator, Dr. Anthony Bogues. A Digital Canvas […]
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
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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 […]