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Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending December 18th, 2015

Jamaican and Caribbean News

—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS   STORIES —————————————- JAMAICA’S HEALTH MINISTRY ISSUES WARNING ABOUT ZIKA VIRUS—12/12/15 Horace Dalley, Jamaican Minister of Health, has called upon Jamaicans to protect themselves from the zika virus (ZIKV) and other diseases spread by mosquitoes. The Health Ministry is taking a stronger posture against the spread of the illness in the […]

Nonstop Airline Service from Los Angeles to Montego Bay Launched by American Airlines

Nonstop Airline Service from Los Angeles to Montego Bay Launched by American Airlines

As of December 18, 2015, travelers will be able to take a direct, nonstop flight from Los Angeles, California, to Montego Bay in Jamaica. American Airlines has announced its new route, which will fly from L.A,’s International Airport (LAX) to Jamaica’s Sangster International (MBJ). This makes American Airlines the only carrier to offer the nonstop […]

Jamaican Brings Island Flavors to New Zealand

Dave Phillips Jamaican in New Zealand

Dave Phillips, a third-generation Jamaican, has taken his passion for island flavors with him to his current home in New Zealand. Together with his sister Carolyn, who came to New Zealand in 1996, Phillips toured the country in a trailer looking for somewhere to settle before ultimately deciding on the town of Nelson. After their […]

Luciano Recieves Second Grammy Nomination for Best Reggae Album for Zion Awake on VPAL Music

Following his previous 2002 Grammy nomination for A New Day, reggae royalty Luciano receives the prestigious nod again this year for his latest album Zion Awake, released by JamStyle Records via VPAL music, VP Records’ distribution arm. The inspirational songwriter, brilliant singer and international ambassador of Jamaican reggae was born Jepther W. McClymont in Davey […]

2015 Bet Award Best International Act (Africa) Winner Stonebwoy Releases Livingstone EP

Ghanian artist Stonebwoy signs deal with VP Records’ distribution arm VPAL Music. The rising afropop dancehall star will release his new EP Livingstone on Dec 18th, 2015. The 6-song set features the Jamaican-born, NYC-based dancehall singer Kranium and production primarily by Beatz Dakay along with co-productions from Awaga and Mobeatz. In 2015 alone, the artist […]

“The beauty of the country…” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS

Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Robbie at the Palm Beach Jerk Festival, “What is it about Jamaica or Jamaicans that makes you smile?”   – Photo by Steven Gordon “The beauty of the country, that’s the first thing. The people are jovial, that’s the second thing. The third thing, […]

Jamaicans Greeted in Patois at Korean Embassy Website

Patois greeting from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Jamaica

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea has posted a greeting to Jamaicans in patois at its website. The greeting reads ” Welcom, mi glad fi si unnu yaso … Korea an Jamaica ah fren from long long time. It ah gwaan since dem independence inna 1962 an wi cooperate wid each ada pon nuff […]

Zika Virus, the Main Topic at Town Hall Meeting held at Balaclava Community Centre

The Zika Virus was the main topic of discussion for presenters and community members at a Town Hall Meeting hosted by The St. Elizabeth Health Services at the Balaclava Community Centre under the theme ‘Let’s Talk Health’ on December 8, 2015. The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has been making moves to prepare the region […]

Jamaican Alia Atkinson Named Top Female Swimmer in Latin America for 2015

Alia Atkinson

Alia Atkinson of Jamaica has received the title of Latin America’s top female swimmer for 2015. The award tops a very good year for Atkinson, who also won silver and bronze medals at the World Aquatics Championships in the 50 and 100 breast stroke competitions. She also succeeded in breaking her own previous national record […]