Jamaica Festival Queen Aundrene Cameron Crowned UWI Valedictorian
Jamaica Festival Queen Aundrene Cameron has earned the prestigious title of Valedictorian at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Class of 2023. Cameron, remembered for her elegance and poise at the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Coronation in August 2023, has skillfully balanced her community involvement with her outstanding academic accomplishments. Her unwavering commitment to […]
Jamaicans.com Founder Xavier Murphy Hailed as Maverick of Business
Jamaicans.com founder and chairman Xavier Murphy was recently featured in The Pitch Fanzine, a movement and media brand in the United Kingdom’s advertising creative industry. In an interview with Tega Okiti, Murphy talks about creating the innovative online platform and his vision for a better Jamaica. Telling Jamaicans’ Stories When Xavier Murphy founded Jamaicans.com in […]
Jamaican Born Senior Medical Doctor in New Jersey Honored with Order of Distinction
Jamaican-born Dr Robert Clarke received the Order of Distinction, Officer Class, from Jamaica’s government in honor of his compassionate caregiving and outstanding humanitarian work. Growing Up in Trench Town Dr Clarke was born in Trench Town, Jamaica, but he always had the sense of purpose that led him from the streets of Kingston to his […]
Jamaican Ambassador to US Audrey Marks Receives Griffin Award from JC Alumni in New York
The Woman of Distinction Award, known as the Griffin Award, was presented to Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, by the New York Chapter of the Jamaica College Old Boys Association (JCOBA-NY). Marks received the award for achievements in entrepreneurship, as well as her dedication and diplomatic skill as the Permanent Representative of […]
Listen to the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending October 27, 2023
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Which does the LORD prefer?”
God’s instructions to Saul through the prophet Samuel were quite clear. God was going to punish the Amalekites because “their ancestors opposed the Israelites when they were coming from Egypt” and so Saul was to “go and attack the Amalekites and completely destroy everything they have. Don’t leave a thing; kill all the men, women, […]
“Someone’s Opinion Of Me Doesn’t Define Me” – Dancehall Artist Spice Responds to Former Reality TV Co-Star
Jamaican dancehall artist Spice, who was born Grace Hamilton in Spanish Town, Jamaica, in 1982, talked about her early life and path to becoming the “Queen of Dancehall” in a discussion with journalist at Forbes magazine Rosemary Miller. Spice spoke personally about becoming a “new woman” on a “new walk,” her role on the reality […]
New York-Based Ramajay Mas International Crowned Miami Carnival 2023 Band of the Year
After the dust settled at the Miami Carnival Costume Parade, Ramajay Mas International was crowned Band of the Year, followed by Dingolay Mas in second place, Gen X Carnival in third, and then with Euphoria Mas and Big and Strong/One Island rounding out the top five. The bands listed to be featured on the road […]
How Did This Jamaican Accountant Achieve A Thriving Art Career in America?
Seven years ago, the talented Jamaican-born artist, Gavin Jordan, was deeply entrenched in the corporate world, thriving as a certified public accountant. Despite a fondness for art, particularly sketching during his high school years, Gavin never took it up seriously, mainly due to a lack of exposure to the professional art scene and fellow artists. […]
Jamaican Born Lauderhill City Commissioner Receives United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Leaders Award
The United Nations Association of Broward County Chapter (UNA Broward) announced that Lauderhill City Commissioner Denise Grant, was recognized for her achievements with the Sustainable Development Goals Leaders Award on September 28, 2023, at the Annual Sustainable Development Goals Leaders Award luncheon, held at the City of Tamarac Community Center. The award honors the achievements […]