Dunce Trend in Jamaican Schools – Good or Bad?
As far back as 2018, officers in the St. Andrew South Division expressed concern about young people using the slang term “fully dunce” to applaud those who proudly state they are illiterate. According to the police, the term was used by people who openly declared they would use violence to deal with various issues because […]
JHUAN to Award $80,000 in Scholarships to Students of Jamaican Heritage
The Jamaican Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN) announced today the award of $80,000 in scholarships to 20 students of Jamaican heritage attending Howard University. The twenty scholarship awardees will be recognized at the organization’s annual fundraising event, HUes of Blue, on Saturday, 16 September 2023. The event will be hosted by The Honorable Audrey E. […]
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Awesome God! Amazing Grace!
When King David got up from his bed to walk around on the roof of the palace on that cool spring morning, I do not believe he expected to see what he saw. According to the narrative, “From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful” (2 Samuel 11:2, NIV). What […]
Five Soft Marriage Answers To Diffuse Harsh Words
It is a very common thing to have brush fires here in Florida. They spread so quickly because of so much empty land filled with bushes. It’s usually almost impossible to put out these fires quickly. One bad move can cause millions of dollars of damage to acres of landspace from a brush fire and […]
Ky-Mani’s 2023 Maestro Marley Cup Scored Big on Labor Day Weekend in Hollywood, Florida
The Arts Park at Young Circle was definitely the place Labor Day Weekend in Hollywood, Florida as thousands flocked to the 2023 episode of the Maestro Marley Cup. This fun-filled event was one that combined a football tournament by day with a thrilling music festival by night that featured: The Marley Brothers and family (Stephen, […]
Local Acts Shine at Chris Brown’s Under the Influence Concert
Whether you were in the bleachers, all the way in the ultra VIP, or maybe vibing in the comfort of your home, while watching someone’s Instagram live- there is no doubt that the Chris Brown and Friends’ concert was exceptional. From flashing lights, to pulsating music and dance moves that got everyone jumping in the […]
The High Expectations Jamaicans Have of Its Athletes is a Mirror of Their Own Desires
It has been 75 years since Jamaica participated in the Summer Olympic Games held in London England, in 1948, and in this, their debut entry, Jamaican athletes took home a total of 3 Olympic medals. Arthur Wint became not only the first Jamaican Olympic gold medalist, but he was also the first Olympic multi-medalist, and […]
Why Are So Many Teachers in Jamaica Leaving a Profession They Love?
On 30 August 2023, speaking at a Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, Jamaica’s Minister of Education and Youth (MOEY), Fayval Williams, sought to ease concerns about the number of teacher resignations reported just before the start of the new school year on 4 September 2023. The Minister acknowledged that an additional 400 teachers […]
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in The Netherlands?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in The Netherlands? In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Alek Gerring. She is a Jamaican living in The Netherlands. They discuss the food, culture, customs, the people, things to do, the language, music and adjusting to […]