“Mi luv di ackee n saltfish n di bulla n pear!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is the one thing you love about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “Mi luv di ackee n saltfish n di bulla n pear.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone […]
Miss Jamaica World, Sanneta Myrie, Ready to Showcase Island Spirit in China
Sanneta Myrie, Miss Jamaica World of 2015, will travel some 8,700 miles from Kingston to Sanya, the “tropical gateway to China.” More than 100 of the most beautiful women in the world will gather at the Beauty Crown Grand Theatre in Sanya on December 19, 2015, to compete for the crown of Miss World. The […]
“ Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending December 4, 2015
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending December 4, 2015. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our archives.
Pamella Watson, South Florida Activist and Accountant, Gets Prison Time for Tax Refund Scheme
Pamella Watson, accountant and well known in South Florida as a Jamaican community activist, has been sentenced to 6.5 years in a United States federal prison for her role in a US$3.6 million tax refund scheme that targeted members of the community she claimed to be helping. Watson had hoped that her efforts in supporting […]
Strictly the Best The Longest Running Reggae Compilation Series Volumes 52 & 53 Will Be Released on December 11, 2015
It is that time of year again. On December 11th, VP Records unleashes Volumes 52 & 53 of reggae’s longest running compilation series Strictly The Best. The 2015 edition of Strictly the Best features 28 of the hottest tracks in dancehall, roots and lovers rock by reggae’s top stars as well as emerging talent. This […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Turn the Other Cheek – Part I
In his book Evil: Inside Human Violence and Cruelty, Dr. Roy F. Beaumeister (2001) writes: “Most people believe they are justified in striking back at someone who has attacked them. . . . There is a tendency for these reciprocal and retaliatory acts of aggression to grow more severe, and so the initial antagonism may […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending December 4th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICA’S POSTAL SERVICE HEADQUARTERS TO RELOCATE—12/02/15 According to Jamaica’s Minister of Science and Technology Phillip Paulwell, the government will relocate its postal service workers in Kingston to provide office space for foreign BPO companies that want to expand their operations in the country. Therefore, the Central Sorting Office, […]
Teflon’s New Album Young King…The Beginning Available Today – December 4, 2015
With an album release date of today December 4, 2015, Rastafarian singer Teflon the Young King is making good on his promise to spread the message of Jah, love and respect globally to be well received as one of Reggae/Dancehall’s young icon providing innovative reggae music for global listeners . The singer who is dubbed […]
Caribbean Association China Christmas Charity Dinner December 12, 2015, China
The Caribbean Association in China will be hosting its Annual Christmas Charity Dinner party on Saturday 12th December, with the theme “White Caribbean Christmas”. Come join us at the most anticipated event of the year! Experience a buffet of fine Caribbean cuisine, rum punch, music, live entertainment, live Latino dance lessons, giveaways and our signature […]
Jamaican-American, Wesley Frater, Hosts Annual Event to Showcase Athletic Talent of South Florida
Jamaican-American community activist Wesley Frater has organized Florida’s only all-star game to honor the top 100 high school football athletes for nearly 20 years. Frater and Tournament of Champions Inc. provide south Florida athletes with a chance to showcase their skills after the end of the regular season. Frater keeps his focus on the “tremendous […]