“Harbour View!!!” – 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 Harbour View!!!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or […]
Win Tickets to the Miami Broward Carnival on October 9th, 2016
Win a pair of tickets to Miami Broward Carnival on October 9th, 2016 in Miami . Live show performance on the Main Stage includes: Kes The Band | Alison Hinds | Edwin Yearwood | Lead Pipe & Saddis | Julien Believe | Burning Flames and much more… 2016 Grand Marshalls; Stacy Ann Rose (HBO Ballers), Cat Coore (Third […]
British-Jamaican Chef to Be Featured on BBC Show
Dave Myers and Simon “Si” King, the bike-riding duo of the United Kingdom’s BBC series “Hairy Bikers,” visited British-Jamaican chef Lorenzo Richards at his Wildmoor Oak pub in Catshill on September 6, 2016. The show, which will be shown on October 11, 2016, features the pub in an episode of their “Chicken and Egg” series, […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending October 1st, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- GOVERNMENT SENDS GARVEY PETITION TO U.S. WHITE HOUSE The government of Jamaica has reached out to United States President Barack Obama in its effort to obtain a pardon for Marcus Garvey, the country’s first national hero.. This is the second attempt by the government to have Garvey posthumously […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Why Troublest Thou the Master Any Further?”
Jairus, one of the rulers of the synagogue, had a pressing need. According to the narrative, when he saw Jesus “he fell at his feet, and besought Him greatly, saying, ‘My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and […]
Jamaican-Born, First Asian Woman Named Battalion Chief of Oakland Fire Department
Tracey Ann Rene Chin, who joined the Oakland Fire Department in 1999, has been promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief. Chin was the first Asian female firefighter in Oakland, and the first Asian female Recruit Academy director. In addition, she was the first Asian female captain in the Oakland fire department and is now […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending September 30 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending September 30 2016. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our archives.
Jamaican-Born Scientist Honored by U.S. Department of Defense
United States Army scientist Pauline M. Smith, who was born in Mandeville, Jamaica, is the recipient of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence. The award is given to those who have contributed significantly to the mission of the US Department of Defense (DoD). Smith was honored for her contributions to the […]
A Growing Legacy: The Kings and Queens of Carnival
The intricacy and the vibrancy reel you in and the melodic sounds make you move, but the cultural expression transports you into another world – a world of innovation, creativity and pure artistry. The King, Queen and Individual costume contest is not just about larger than life costumes and colorful themes, but a larger than […]
“Aunti Cherry’s Authentic Cooking!!! ” – 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 Aunti Cherry’s authentic cooking & lots of labrish!!!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open […]