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 […]
Judge’s Order Favors The Wailers’ Aston “Familyman” Barrett
On August 31, 2016, a hearing was held to address the case of Aston “Familyman” Barrett and members of the original Wailers band against former manager Jennifer Miller, Back Bay Management, members of the band touring as “The Wailers,” and Monterey International Booking Agency. At this Emergency Hearing, Familyman et al (Plaintiffs) sought a temporary […]
Christopher Johnny Daley represents Jamaica in The Laugh Factory’s “Funniest Person in the World” Competition!
Jamaica already dominates on the world stage when it pertains to our athletes and our music but now the island will have a chance to excel on the international scale in another area entirely, Comedy! Jamaica has the opportunity to bring peace to the world through Laugh Factory’s “The Funniest Person in the World” competition […]
Queens of Reggae Island Honorary Ceremonies set to honour Industry Females this October
Finally, hard working female industry players will receive well deserved attention and recognition for their years of service. A brand new honorary event, ‘Queens of Reggae Island Honorary Ceremonies –QORIHC, will have their first staging this October in Kingston Jamaica. The event, staged by New York based Reggae artiste Mye Laurell through her NyteNursePro foundation, […]
Sanjay and Shelly Belly Tekova the Streets
Dancehall fans can now enjoy another dance move and song from the enigmatic team that brought you Belleh and Chip Chop; Artiste and TV personality Sanjay and popular Dancehall Dancer Shelly Belly. The two have dropped a brand new single, ‘Tekova’, motivated by the dance move of the same name perpetuated by the Bermuda Squad. […]