Top 10 Jamaica News Stories of 2015
The Jamaican government was busy in 2015, notably enacting laws to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana; raising the tax-free personal income amount through tax amendments; and moving to strengthen national security through measures designed to stem the hacking of government websites and instituting biometric identification in passport applications. The Prime Minister stated her commitment to […]
Breeding Fear of the Innocent – Blanket Discrimination is Wrong
I agree that there are some poorly groomed people with dreadlocks and some loud, combative Jamaicans who are a bad representation of our culture. But by no means do these small groups represent all or even most Jamaicans. I happen to be both dreadlocked and Jamaican, and I consider myself fabulous company for anyone from […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Reaching for the Goal
Sometime ago I shared with a friend that my heart’s desire was to be in the nucleus, the core, of God’s will for my life. As a matter of fact, I have harbored that desire for quite some time now because of my conviction that of all the places in life to be, there is […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending January 1st, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- REPORT INDICATES THE TEN PERCENT OF JAMAICANS ARE UNDERNOURISHED—12/29/15 According to a report from the United Nations, almost one in ten Jamaican citizens do not receive enough food, in spite of over 20 years of implementing various anti-poverty initiatives. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization report stated that […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending January 1st, 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending January 1st 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.
‘Southern Regional Health Authority Employee Receives Award for Health Research’
Mrs. Karen Thompson-Nelson, Regional Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) Surveillance Officer for The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) received the ‘Most Outstanding Student Oral Presentation’ award at the two day Ministry of Health, 6th Annual National Health Research Conference held under the theme ‘Invest Now and Start Reaping Your Health Rewards’ on November 26 and 27, […]
Sample Man Samples Steve Harvey at Sting
As if trying to sample a move from his fellow and now infamous comedian Steve Harvey, who recently committed a colossal error when he incorrectly named Miss Colombia as the winner of Miss Universe 2015, comedian Sample Man somehow managed to foul up the introduction of dancehall’s emerging beauty queens – Abby Dallas and Tabeta […]
“The joy and the love of the people.” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Sonya at the Palm Beach Jerk Festival, “What is it about Jamaica or Jamaicans that makes you smile?” – Photo by Steven Gordon “The joy and the love of the people.” – Sonya The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who […]
Usain Bolt Named Best Male Athlete Of 2015 By The International Sports Press Association
Jamaican Olympic champion Usain Bolt has been named the “Best Male Athlete” of the year by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). Sports journalists from 91 nations voted to give Bolt the fifth AIPS top award in his career. His victories in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 4 x 400-meter relays at the IAAF World Championships […]
Multi-Media, the “Diva Nikki Z” Entertains, Mixes and Mingles Among Royalty
Multi-media maven “Nikki Z” can add yet another prestigious accolade to her impressive roster with having entertained royalty. Known for blazing the airwaves, host of some of the world’s biggest stage shows, an actress (debut role in Nick Cannon movie slated to be released summer 2016) and all around multi-media beloved personality, the “Diva” Nikki […]