People Profile: Franz Hall
This week on People Profile: Franz Hall We are fortunate to have as our guest a career diplomat who has over 20 years’ experience in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, having served in Geneva, New York and Washington, DC. Most recently, he has been the acting head of the Trade Agreements […]
Tuff Gong International releases new live comedy album Breadfruit Tree from Donald “Iceman” Anderson on October 2nd, 2015
Tuff Gong International is pleased to announce the digital release of “Breadfruit Tree” by the amazingly talented Donald ‘Iceman’ Anderson. ‘Breadfruit Tree’ is a fifteen track comedy compilation chronicled by Donald “Iceman” Anderson that takes the listener through the hilarious life of Caribbean nationals and their day to day local and international travels. ‘Breadfruit Tree’ […]
International Reggae Artist ORieL’s Talks CONFIDENCE
As the end of 2015 approaches, International reggae recording artist ORieL’s musical journey has seen the artist over the past year honing his craft on some of the biggest musical stages. Humbled by the positive feedback from both fans, music lovers and the media, ORieL has indeed received a boost of “Confidence”. “Confidence” the breakthrough […]
People Profile: Adrienne Addy Chin-Ogilvie
This week on People Profile: Adrienne Addy Chin-Ogilvie(Swimmer/Philanthropist) Swimming is an aquatic sport which is based on the human act of swimming. Basically, the goal of swimming sport is to complete a given distance in the smallest time. Different swimming competitions are held which are totally based on speed and endurance such as crossing an […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “My Grace Is Sufficient…”
In 2 Corinthians 12:7, Paul speaks of his thorn in the flesh. Theologians have long speculated on what that might have been, but regardless of what it was, we know that Paul asked the Lord three times to remove it (v.9); however, the answer wasn’t what he might have expected. The apostle wrote, “And he […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending October 2nd, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- UK PRIME MINISTER COMES TO JAMAICA—09/29/15 David Cameron, Prime Minister of Britain, came to Jamaica ready to answer demands for the payment of reparations for the enslavement of British West Indian peoples during the colonial period. Cameron has stated that he does not believe reparations represent the correct […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending October 2, 2015
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending October 2nd, 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.
Jus Now the Beat-making Duo Collides UK Underground & Trinidad Soca Rhythms on New EP Cyah Help It
Jus Now – the alliance of two music fanatics previously separated by 4,500 miles – was brought together by a shared love of bass, rum and parties. The bi-product of their connection is a brand new EP Cyah Help It, releasing October 23rd, 2015 via Feel Up Records (the label co-owned by Jillionaire of Major […]
In the United States, Jamaicans & Other Black Immigrants Earn More than Blacks Born There
Researchers at Nielsen have found that the median income for black immigrants to the United States is 30 percent higher than that of blacks born in the U.S. According to the study, many African immigrants come to the U.S. specifically to get an education, while many are already college-educated with advanced degrees. The diversity of […]
People Profile: Mark Newman (Actor)
This week on People Profile: Mark A Newman (Actor) What’s the one thing that every living, breathing actor everywhere wants more than anything? Its work, plain and simple. Constantly racking your brain and pounding the pavement for that first gig. Even if you’re the current toast of Broadway, you’re no doubt thinking, “what am I […]