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 […]
Jamaican-born Surgeon Dr. Camelia Lawrence Becomes First Black Woman Ringmaster at P.T. Barnum Festival
Jamaican-born breast surgeon Dr. Camelia Lawrence etched her name in history as the first Jamaican woman to be appointed as the ringmaster of Bridgeport’s P.T. Barnum Festival. The announcement was made recently at a ceremony held at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. This prestigious role also marks her as the festival’s second female ringmaster, its first […]
Real Estate Boom Transforms Rural Parish of St. Thomas
The rural parish of St. Thomas in Jamaica is experiencing a transformative wave of real estate development, marking its evolution from a tranquil countryside to an urbanized hub. Leading this transformation is the multibillion-dollar Sun Coast Beach Club, a resort-style gated community set to redefine the eastern parish’s identity. Sun Coast Beach Club Spanning 90 […]
Your Marriage Teaches Your Children These Important Lessons
Washing dishes was a part of my daily chore growing up. My grandparents didn’t have a lot of money but we got a lot of love. Lots of make shifting had happened and one of them is using a torn cloth from an old t-shirt to wash dishes. Hey, we made do with what we […]
Shaggy Rocks Crowd At Notting Hill Carnival in London
Grammy award-winning, international artist Shaggy brought the crowd to its feet as he touched Rampage, Saxon and the Notting Hill Carnival Trust Horniman’s stage. His performance, which includes a mixed medley of his greatest hits, is being described by many as one of the highlights of the annual festival. A Full Circle Experience In a […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending September 1 2023
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending September 1 2023 JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our archives
Khadija Shaw Joins Man City’s Elite Women’s Football Super League After Record Season
Jamaican-born football player Khadija Shaw has cemented her place in history as the highest-scoring player ever in a single season. This accomplishment not only speaks volumes about Shaw’s capabilities but has confirmed her spot in the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) Team of the Year. Super League Women’s Football Players Shaw […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – We Are What We Believe
Have you ever felt like an eagle among chickens? You feel so much God-given potential within you, yet it seems you are always in the company of chickens, running around like a chicken, instead of soaring to the skies like an eagle. You start doubting what is inside of you, choosing instead to believe you […]