Neighbour made JPS erect lightpost on my Jamaica land?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz: Firstly, there is a lightpost on my land that I did not put there. I visited my land in Jamaica the other day. The next door neighbour has a meter on a light post put up on my land. Another point is that, she claimed the Jamaica Public Service (JPSCo) Company […]
New Acts Added to Love & Harmony Cruise Set to Sail in February with the Biggest Names in Caribbean Music
The biggest names in Reggae, Dancehall & Soca music have been booked for the inaugural Love & Harmony Caribbean Cruise, setting sail roundtrip from the Port Of Miami to Ocho Rios, Jamaica February 27th – March 3rd 2017. Brought to you by Rockers Island Entertainment, in association with Best Of The Best Entertainment and Massive […]
Bob Marley Statue Unveiled in Chetumal, Mexico
Jamaica’s Minister of Culture and Entertainment, Olivia “Babsy” Grange, traveled to Mexico under a cultural cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the cities of Kingston and Chetumal. The MOU is designed to facilitate development in the cultural and creative sectors of both nations The signing was accompanied by a number of activities, including the […]
“The Sun & Beaches!!!! ” – 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 the sun & beaches.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica […]
Celebrating the Murder of Our African Ancestors – The original American anthem
“Eternal Father, bless our land. Guide us with thy mighty hand.” Those are the words that start the Jamaican national anthem. No melody instills more pride. Those of us who have become US citizens have adopted America’s anthem and have also sung it with pride. But it’s origins have been brought under scrutiny because of […]
Pro Surfers Premiere Movie about Jamaica Surfboard Donation
Orange County surfers made a donation of surfboards to disadvantaged young surfers in Jamaica, allowing them to take part in the sport. Pat, Tanner and Dane Gudauskas, three brothers from San Clemente, California, conducted a surfboard drive in 2016, and the documentary “Positive Vibration” is being screened to show the pro surfers bringing these boards […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending September 16th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICAN FILMMAKER HAS MARCUS GARVEY FILM IN DEVELOPMEMT—09/14/16 Jamaican filmmaker Roy Anderson has partnered with the younger son of Marcus Garvey, Dr. Julius Garvey, to lead the effort to get the documentary made. Anderson has already produced and directed two films (“Akwantu” and “Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess”) […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending September 16 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending September 16 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.
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Value of Time
It was one of those chain e-mails, author unknown, which landed in my Inbox. Friends who forward them along know the kind of stuff they can send to me and this one was good! It said:”To realize the value of one year, ask a student who has failed a final exam. To realize the value […]
Miami Broward Jr. Carnival, October 1st, 2016
TD Bank is proud to present the 2016 Miami Broward Jr. Carnival, a cultural celebration that features music, pageantry and fun for the whole family. This event will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Central Broward Regional Park located at 3700 NW 11th Place in Lauderhill. The Miami Broward Jr. Carnival will include […]