Thoughts From A Jamaican Father
As I watch her, my thoughts went back to our journey – a journey that started with a stare from her mother and an enchanting smile to follow. That sealed my direction. The years which followed, the highs of our love bond and lows of expectations that bore no fruit, came to a blessed conclusion […]
Jamaican Doctor in Canada Receives Award for Work with Sickle Cell Disease
Jamaican pediatrician Dr. Anya McLaren, a specialist in respiratory medicine, has been awarded the Pediatrics Scientific Abstract Award from the American Thoracic Society (ATS). Dr. McLaren received the award for her groundbreaking work in sickle cell disease. Originally from Kingston and now based The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, Dr. McLaren’s research involves […]
Jamaican Restaurant, Miss Lily’s, to open in Dubai
In what some have called the start of a food trend, a second Caribbean-style restaurant is ready to open in Dubai. Following the May 2016 launch of Ting Irie, the first Jamaican restaurant to open in that nation, another Jamaican eatery, Miss Lily’s, will open on the fifth floor of the Sheraton Grand Hotel. Miss […]
Make Mine Jerk to Go!
Marie Deeble-Walker PR maven and food lover, engineered a ‘soft’ launch of her latest project ‘Jerk To Go’ on Thursday June 16 at 46 W 116th street, a pop up extension to the venue known as Mist Harlem. Authentically designed to replicate a backyard hang out chill spot – full marks were given for the […]
Jamaicans Win Medals at Taste of the Caribbean 2016
Jamaica’s team did well at the Taste of the Caribbean 2016 competition, offering cuisine featuring bold flavors and producing unique dishes in the tournament categories. Taste of the Caribbean 2016 Culinary Showcase was held on June 9th at the Hyatt Regency in Miami. The event featured over 26 tapas style dishes representing 13 Caribbean nations […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Thou Shalt Not Bellyache!
There is no easy way to say it – being around some people can be downright depressing. To listen to them speak is like reading from a book of complaints. They are often joyless, hardly ever satisfied, and their perspective on life is so skewed that their cup is always half-empty, never half-full. To tell […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending June 17th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICA’S ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS FLAG COMMENTS “MISCONSTRUED”—06/15/16 The Attorney General of Jamaica, Marlene Malahoo Forte was strongly criticized for her tweets in which she objected to the United States Embassy in Kingston flying the rainbow flag in solidarity with the victims of the Orlando, Florida, nightclub massacre. A […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending June 17, 2016
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Jamaica’s Attorney General Says Flying Rainbow Flag at U.S. Embassy “Disrespectful” of Nation’s Laws
The United States Embassy in Jamaica hoisted the rainbow flag after the massacre that occurred at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, to show support for the victims who were targeted as members of the LGBT community. Forty-nine people at the nightclub were killed and dozens wounded in the worst terror attack in the U.S. […]
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt among Forbes Magazine Top-Paid Athletes in the World
The world’s fastest man, Jamaican sprint champion Usain Bolt, is among the 100 highest-pad athletes in the world with earnings totaling US$32.5 million. According to a survey by Forbes, it is estimated that Bolt earned $30 million in endorsements, plus another $2.5 million from his track achievements. Bolt is ranked in the Number 32 sport, […]