The Real Consequences of Incendiary Rhetoric – Fires stoked by Donald Trump
Recently a Trump supporter violently threw his elbow into the face of a peaceful protestor walking calmly out of a rally. The white aggressor was allowed to return to his seat. The victim of the assault, a young, black man with dreadlocks, was thrown to the ground by multiple police officers who didn’t even move […]
Cedella Marley Releases New Single “Could You Be Loved”
Three time GRAMMY award winning recording artist Cedella Marley has released a new single today, her own acoustic rendition of her father Bob Marley’s classic song “Could You Be Loved,” produced by her brother, multiple GRAMMY winning artist and producer Stephen ‘Ragga’ Marley. The single is available worldwide on all leading digital outlets and distributed […]
Prado and Sizzla Release Tribute to Mothers on May 8, 2016
With one of the most popular songs dedicated to mothers recorded to date, it’s no surprise that Sizzla Kalonji was the first choice for a collaborator when recording artiste Prado decided to record a modern day tribute to mothers. Prado, formerly Desperado, will be officially releasing his ‘My Mama’ single featuring Sizzla Kalonji this Mother’s […]
RECAP: American Friends of Jamaica 2016 Miami Gala
American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), a largely volunteer-driven organization that funds meticulously vetted Jamaican charities that drive social change, hosted their annual Miami gala on Saturday, April 23, 2016. According to outgoing president Wendy Hart, the group encourages folks who can to go beyond standard support by remittance and alumni participation, and to consider contributing […]
Win Tickets to the Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival on May 30th, 2016
Win a pair of tickets to Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival on May 30th, 2016 (Memorial Day) in Palm Beach . The event features Jerk and other Caribbean delicacies. Performing on the Main Stage is, Elephant Man, Dexta Daps, Luciano and Freddie McGregor. This Contest Has Ended GIVEAWAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS The “Win Tickets to the Palm Beach […]
Jamaican-Born,Dr. Karren Dunkley, Principal among Seven Honored as Best in Philadelphia
Dr. Karren Dunkley has been named one of the seven best principals in the Philadelphia School District in Pennsylvania. Dunkley was born in Jamaica, but migrated to the United States and attended St. John’s University. She is one of the winners of the Principal Award from the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation. The […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending May 6th , 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending May 6th, 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.
Dreadlocks, Braids & Weave Could Lead to Hair Loss
Certain types of hairstyles, including popular styles like dreadlocks and braids that involve a continual pulling on the hair’s roots, could result in hair loss, according to a study from Johns Hopkins University. Researchers found that tightly pulling the hair into braids, dreadlocks, ponytails, or extensions raises the risk for what is known as “traction […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Seeing As God Sees
When Abram received his marching orders to leave the idolatrous region of Mesopotamia for a land he did not know, for his obedience the LORD promised him, in part, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing” (Gen. […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending May 6th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- FIRST DENTAL SURGEONS GRADUATE FROM UTECH—05/03/16 The founder of the Goodwill Oral Health Project, Gary Glassman, has announced the graduation o the first 22 oral surgeons from the College of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Technology (UTech) in Jamaica. The university benefitted from Glassman’s global initiative […]