Haitian American Claudine Gay Becomes First Black Woman to Serve as President of Harvard
Claudine Gay, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, was inaugurated by Harvard University as its 30th president. She is the first Black person and only the second woman in history to lead the Ivy League university. A highly regarded social scientist, education leader, and an esteemed scholar of democracy and political participation, Gay stated in her […]
Grammy Nominated Singer Maxi Priest to Headline at the AFJ’s 2023 Gala After Party in New York
On Friday, October 27, the American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. (AFJ) will host its 2023 Hummingbird Gala at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City. The AFJ will host its After Party Soirée which features a performance by internationally renowned Grammy nominee Maxi Priest, music selection by Max Glazer, and an open premium bar. […]
New York Consulate General of Jamaica Sets Stage for More Business Investment in Jamaica
The New York Consulate General of Jamaica was the site for a high-profile business networking event held on September 25, 2023, and attracted a wide range of American business leaders who were interested in making real connections with their Jamaican counterparts. This event was part of a series by the Consulate to host a Jamaican […]
Four Ways To Help Your Emotionally Drained Spouse
I was watching a program on television where a dog’s leg got caught in a trap set for a wolf. The dog’s owner was camping and noticed footprints that he assumed to be that of a wolf so he set a trap for the wolf and the dog got caught in it. The interesting thing […]
Fights in Jamaican Schools Go Viral: Unmasking the Underlying Anger in Jamaican Society
Against the backdrop of two separate school incidents, including students at two different schools, I write this article as a concerned educator who truly cares about the teaching-learning environment. The two incidents occurred within one week of each other and were a social media sensation because of the rapid sharing, distribution, and discussions among other […]
“Air Jamaica is No More” Warns Jamaican Flight Attendant in Viral Video
In a candid and direct address, a flight attendant at JetBlue Airlines has issued a plea for Jamaican air travelers to refrain from requesting traditional Air Jamaica-style meals on flights. In the video, published on her Instagram page, she shares an impassioned plea with passengers who continue to express disappointment upon discovering the absence of […]
Listen to the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending October 6, 2023
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Lending” to the Lord
She had promised God and she was determined to keep her promise. Grateful to Him for blessing her womb after years of barrenness, Hannah handed young Samuel to Eli, the priest, with the words, “For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: therefore also I […]
City of Lauderhill in Florida to Host T20 Cricket World Cup Matches in June 2024
For the first time in its history, the T20 Cricket World Cup is set to be held at the Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, South Florida. During the ceremony to officially designate Broward County Stadium as one of the venues for the 2024 tournament, the Director of Broward Parks and Recreation, Dan West said that he […]
Vote Now! Jamaicans.com Launches 2023 Best of Jamaica Survey
For more than two decades, the cross-platform media house, Jamaicans.com, has displayed its dedication to connecting Jamaicans around the world – and all those who share a love for Jamaican culture – with the Best of Jamaica Survey. The annual survey kicked off on September 25, 2023, with an online poll distributed over 20 locations: […]