WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing
There were seventy-two of them though some manuscripts say seventy. On this particular day, according to the narrative, Jesus had appointed “and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place where He was about to go” (Luke 10:1, NIV). This was no sight-seeing city tour for He told them, “The […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending August 19th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- LABOR MINISTER TO MEET WITH FARM WORKERS IN CANADA AND U.S.—08/17/16 Shahine Robinson, Jamaican Minister of Labor and Social Security, is visiting Canada and the United States in order to hold meetings with current and potential workers and employers under the Overseas Employment Program. Robinson will take part […]
Bob Marley’s Family Wants End to Agreement with Denver-Based Marley Coffee
Marley Coffee, a company based in Denver, Colorado, is suing Rohan Marley, its former chairperson, over the decision of the family of reggae legend Bob Marley to end the licensing agreement made with the firm founded in 2007. Without this agreement, the struggling brand and its parent firm Jammin Java, will cease to exist. According […]
Usain Bolt completes a historic 3rd Olympic sprint double with 200m victory
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt has further cemented what everyone already knew…that he is the fastest man alive. He won the gold in the men’s 200-meter final at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Bolt’s rival, Justin Gatlin, who won silver in the 100m final, only finished third in his semi-final and did not qualify for the race. Yohan Blake […]
“I laugh a lot in Jamaica” – 11 Questions with Marianna Farag a French-Egyptian Expat living in Jamaica
Marianna Farag is French-Egyptian and has been living in Jamaica for 2 years. She is the founder of Paint Jamaica. She launched the Paint Jamaica initiative in 2014 along with two Jamaican artists. She is very passionate about creative expression, especially in Jamaica’s inner cities. Marianna tells us about her experience as an Expat in […]
Five Brands of Curry Powder Popular with Jamaicans Face Recall
The Oriental Packing Company is recalling some of its Blue Mountain, Jamaica Choice, Ocho Rios, Oriental, and Grace brand curry powder products. Turmeric is a key ingredient of the curry powder, and it has been recalled on account of lead contamination. The recall applies to containers of these brands ranging from two ounces in size […]
Bob Costas Under Fire for Bob Marley & Usain Bolt Comparison
NBC television host Bob Costas caused some controversy when he compared Jamaica’s Olympic sprint champion to the island’s legendary reggae artiste Bob Marley. Commenting on Bolt’s historic three-in-a-row gold medals in the 100-meter event, Costas said, “With apologies to all you reggae fans, I think Bolt has even outdistanced Marley.” His remarks brought immediate reaction […]
“The food and music!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you love about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love Jamaica because the food and music!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you […]
5 Steps On How to Bear Witness to Tragedy
In the last few weeks, we have had the heartbreaking experience of repeatedly turning on our TVs to footage of slaughters—by the police, of the police, and most recently of revelers in France celebrating a national holiday. When we encounter our own personal tragedies, how do bear witness to them? How do we observe, acknowledge, […]
Shakira Martin’s Celebration of Life in Jamaica – August 25th, 2016
A Celebration of Life for former Miss Jamaica Universe, Shakira Martin will be held at The Boardwalk (across from Hellshire Beach) on August 25th, 2016. The celebration will begin at 6:00 pm and end at 8:00 pm. Shakira Martin won Miss Jamaica Universe 2011 and used her crown as a platform to raise awareness for […]