Lignum Vitae Writing Awards Winners Revealed
The winners of the inaugural Lignum Vitae Writing Awards were revealed at a literati studded awards event on Friday November 6, at the National Gallery of Jamaica. The highly anticipated event was presented by the Jamaican Writers Society (JaWS) in partnership with the Jamaican Copyright and Licensing Agency (JAMCOPY). The Lignum Vitae Writing Awards whose […]
Boys’ Town to host International Entrepreneur Educator at Public Forum, November 14, 2015, Jamaica
A Discourse on ‘Co-Operative Capitalism: Key to Effective Corporate Social Responsibility’ will be the first of many events scheduled to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Boys’ Town. This discourse will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston at 7:00pm and led by Entrepreneurial Educator, Mr. Bernhard Dohrmann, […]
“I love Jamaica because it is the land of my birth!!!! ” – 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 “I love Jamaica because it is the land of my birth.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone […]
This week on People Profile: Michael A. Anderson (Body Builder/Personal trainer )
This week on People Profile: Michael A. Anderson (Body Builder/Personal trainer ) Bodybuilding is the use of progressive resistance exercise to control and develop one’s musculature. An individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive amateur and professional bodybuilding, bodybuilders appear in lineups doing specified poses, and later perform […]
Poetry Society of Jamaica Honours Dennis Scott in 2015 Edition of Dead Poets Live Series
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 would see another in The Poetry Society of Jamaica’s annual Dead Poets Live series, this time honouring poet, actor, dancer, playwright, Dennis Scott (1939-1991), on what can only be considered his home-ground, at the Edna Manley College (EMC) Amphitheatre in Kingston. Scott, who headed the Jamaica School of Drama at the […]
Alia Atkinson Wins Gold at FINA Swimming World Cup; Named Essence Magazine Top Female Athlete
Jamaican swim champion Alia Atkinson has added to her impressive wins by taking the gold medal at the 2015 FINA Swimming World Cup held in Doha, Qatar. Atkinson defeated Molly Hannis of the United States in the 50-meter breaststroke with a time of 30.55 seconds. This was the fifth fastest time recorded in 2015. Atkinson’s […]
Five Facts on British-Jamaican Actress Naomi Harris who plays Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond film “Spectre”
Born in London in 1976 to a Jamaican mother and Trinidadian father, actress Naomie Harris has appeared in numerous high-profile films, notably the James Bond films “Skyfall” and “Spectre,” where she plays Miss Moneypenny, and “Mandela: the Long Walk to Freedom,” in which she plays Winnie Mandela. While she is well-known for her film portrayals, […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending November 6th, 2015
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending November 6th, 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.
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Dealing With An Anxious Heart
Anxiety. Webster defines it as a “painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an impending or anticipated ill”; “an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one’s capacity […]
A New Generation of Roots, Rock & Reggae Raging Fyah Signs to Dub Rockers
Raging Fyah, one of Jamaica’s leading roots rock bands of this generation, signs to Dub Rockers, the newest imprint from the world’s largest reggae distributor VP Records. The five-piece collective, hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, will release multiple albums on Dub Rockers, which will include publishing and merchandise rights. Their first studio album with label is […]