November Release Date for Documentary Film on Usain Bolt
Jamaican star sprinter and Olympic champion Usain Bolt is the subject of a new documentary slated for release in November 2016. Bolt was followed by a film crew from the United Kingdom with the goal of capturing moments featured in the film entitled “I Am Bolt.” Bolt retired from Olympic competition after a career marked […]
Why The Democratic Ticket Can Count on the Caribbean Vote – Though They Have Conservative Veiws
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Caribbean people as a block aren’t liberal by nature. In fact, many of us are more conservative and holy than the most bible-hugging and pro-life among the Republicans. You’ll note that many Cuban Caribbeans are drafted into the Republican party when they arrive in the […]
Nephew of Reggae Legend Bob Marley Advocates for CRPS Sufferers
Charles Mattocks, the son of Bob Marley’s sister Constance Marley, was inspired to edit a documentary film, “The Diabetic You,” which focuses on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a condition he witnessed first hand in his mother’s experience with the illness. Mattocks is better known as a celebrity chef, best-selling author, film and TV producer, […]
Jamaica house fully bought, but owners wont leave
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I finally finished paying for my house from the National Housing Trust, NHT. We got the letter of possession. The problem is there are tenants there from the previous owner and then the actual first owners still wont move. NHT has told me to carry the police and throw them out […]
“Less Stress!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you miss about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “The one thing I miss about Jamaica is less stress!!!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or […]
NFL Player Says Usain Bolt Would Not “Make It” as NFL Wide Receiver; Gatlin and Gay a “Better Fit”
While there has been speculation about the world’s fastest man, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, joining a team in the National Football League since his Olympic wins in 2008, and Bolt himself says he has declined several offers to do so, at least one player has doubts about how Bolt would perform in the NFL setting. Julio […]
On This Day In Jamaican History: Hugh Shearer addresses the United Nations
On October 8, 1962, Hugh Shearer delivered Jamaica’s first United Nations address. He called for an international year of human rights. To quote from Hartley Neita’s Hugh Shearer: A Voice for the People: “It was, and still is, customary at the United Nations for addresses by the representatives of governments to be given generous applause. […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending October 7th, 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending October 7th, 2016. 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 Archive“.
Huffington Post Features 3 Jamaican-Caribbean Restaurants in Bristol
The United Kingdom has a rich history that has accommodated many cultures, and one of the results of its multiculturalism is the wide range of food choices available. A case in point is Bristol, which may not come to mind immediately as a place to find excellent Caribbean cuisine, but nonetheless is developing a quality […]
Jamaican Olympic Diver Yona Knight-Wisdom Makes Splash in Trinidad
Yona Knight-Wisdom, a Jamaican Olympic diver, made a great showing at the opening of the Aquatic Center in Balmain, Couva, in Trinidad and Tobago. Knight-Wisdom, who was born in Leeds in the United Kingdom and grew up there, competed for Jamaica at the 2016 Rio Olympics, achieving a place in the semi-final with an 11th-place […]