WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – It’s A Heart Thing
There is something delightfully pleasing about doing something with one’s whole heart. Even the dreariest of tasks can take on meaning and purpose when we put all of ourselves, so to speak, into it. It is the highest expression of effort and even if the end results were not as expected, not very many people […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending July 8th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- FIVE JAMAICAN POLICE OFFICERS ARRESTED IN SHOOTING OF STUDENT—07/05/16 Jamaica’s Independent Commission of Investigation (INDECOM) has arrested five members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in connection with the shooting of a student of the Convent of Mercy Academy. The female student was traveling in an illegal taxi […]
10 Beautiful Photos of the 2016 Hollywood, California Carnival
The 2016 Hollywood Carnival was held on June 26 in Los Angeles, California. Members of the Caribbean diaspora in colorful costumes masqueraded in bands and palanced (PArty Lime ANd daNCE) down Hollywood Boulevard. Here are 10 beautiful photos from Instagram from the Hollywood Carnival 2016. Did you attend the Los Angeles Carnival this year? What was […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 8, 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 8, 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.
St. Catherine High Alumni Offers Congratulations to Distinguished Alumnus, Archbishop Kenneth Richards
The St. Catherine High School (SCHS) Alumni Association congratulates alumnus, The Most Reverend Kenneth David Oswin Richards DD, on his appointment as Metropolitan Archbishop of Kingston and is proud that one of their own will now sit at the helm of the Catholic Church in Jamaica, Belize and the Cayman Islands. Archbishop Kenneth Richards is […]
Fathers Call for More Opportunities to be Mentored and Equipped With Parenting Skills
Some 30 fathers are calling for additional support for fathers which they believe will help the nation’s men to be better fathers and men. The call was made by the fathers who attended the inaugural Fathers Forum hosted by the St. Elizabeth Health Services on June 30 which recognized them for playing an invaluable role […]
Freddie McGregor Celebrates Release of Latest Album True to My Roots
Come celebrate with Reggae Sensation Freddie McGregor and friends for the release of his latest studio album entitled “True To My Roots”. “Giving fans an opportunity to get up close and personal with an entertainer such as Freddie McGregor is truly what it’s all about. Connecting fans with the artists, music, and culture they love”. […]
Jamaica’s Impressive Performance: 46 Medals at Caribbean Swimming Championships
Jamaican swimmers finished their competitions at the 21st staging of the Caribbean Island Swimming Championships (CISC) by winning 14 medals on the last day. The swimmers’ medal total at the competition, which was held at the Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatic Center in the Bahamas, was 46, which included 14 gold medals, 20 silver, and 12 bronze. […]
Jamaican Doctor Receives Fellowship to University in Israel
Dr. Peter Nelson, 25, received one of five post-doctoral fellowships at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science. Dr. Nelson was selected from 280 applicants from around the world. Dr. Nelson, who is a native of St. Thomas, has already attained a Bachelor of Science degree, an Mph and a PhD in chemistry from the University of […]
Grand Gala Goes Avant-Garde!
Young fashion designers from across the island are being encouraged to submit their larger-than-life designs to be a part of the high-fashion show to be held at the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium on Independence Day, August 6. Organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) an agency of the Ministry of Culture, […]