“I Would Like To Be Remembered Positively” Michael Ibo Cooper, A Conversation Chronicling His Life, Music and Impact
I first met Michael “Ibo” Cooper in 1970 when he was the band leader and keyboard player for the Inner Circle band. At the time the band always practiced at the home of the Lewis brothers, Roger and Ian, near the campus of the University of the West Indies at Mona in Kingston. At that […]
7 Iconic Events Shaped by Jamaica’s National Heroes
The Jamaican government will recognize over 120 individuals at the 2023 National Honors and Awards Ceremony on October 16, 2023, which has been designated National Heroes Day. The ceremony will be live-streamed at the Jamaica Information Service website under the auspices of the National Honors and Awards Act of 1969. The Act provided that outstanding Jamaicans are […]
Jamaican Taino Chief Dispel Rumor of Extinction at Indigenous People’s Day Event in Massachusetts
On October 9, 2023, Chief Kalaan Nibonrix Kaiman, leader of the Yamaye Guani (Jamaican Humming Bird) Taino Peoples, delivered an enlightening speech during the 3rd Annual Indigenous Peoples Day. This event serves as a significant platform to honor and showcase the heritage and traditional wisdom of Indigenous communities in the Northeastern United States and beyond. […]
Your Marriage Is Threatened By This One Thing
I love where I live. Florida is the fishing capital of the world. Michelle and I are fishing partners. The minute Michelle and I moved to Florida we started to go fishing together. You could call us fishing junkies. I remember when I did not have a job and I would pickup Michelle from work […]
Did You Know the First and Only Cricket Commissioner in America is Jamaican Born?
Jamaican American sports administrator Bassett Thompson holds the distinction of being America’s first and only cricket commissioner. Thompson was born in Asia, Manchester and attended Camperdown High School in Kingston. While growing up in Jamaica, he developed a love for cricket. However, Thompson revealed in an interview with the the Long Island Herald newspaper that […]
Jamaican Author Safiya Sinclair Clarifies Truth About Rastafari in New Book “How to Say Babylon”
In her new book, “How to Say Babylon,” prize-winning Jamaican author Safiya Sinclair discusses her upbringing in a strict Rastafarian home in Montego Bay, dominated by her father’s increasingly violent outbursts. Sinclair also describes how she came to question her father’s approach to Rastafari beliefs and how her mother’s love and encouragement allowed her to […]
Listen to the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending October 13, 2023
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Jamaica’s Youngest Breast Cancer Survivor Tamika Thompson Shares First 5 Must-Do’s When Diagnosed
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is a moment that can turn a person’s world upside down, bringing with it feelings of uncertainty and fear. However, it’s essential to understand that a diagnosis does not equate to a death sentence. Tamika Thompson, Jamaica’s youngest breast cancer survivor, offers invaluable advice and an empowering message to women […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – On Assignment
She was a young Jewish girl and a slave in the household of a Syrian soldier. Like many other females in the Bible, we do not know her name. Yet the only recorded words she spoke live on almost 3,000 years later. The writer of the book of Kings tells us, “She said to her […]
Jamaica’s Robotics Team Wins Gold Medal at Robotics Olympics in Singapore
The Jamaican Robotics team received a top prize at the Robotics Olympics in Singapore, taking home the Katherine Johnson Award for Engineering Documentation. The award is presented to the team that can best demonstrate the path it took to build its robot. The Robotics Olympics are a yearly event that attract participation from some 160 […]