WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “One Thing Thou Lackest”
He was a young, a ruler, and rich. According to the narrative, he came to Jesus asking: “Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” to which Jesus, in part, replied, “If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments” (Matthew 19:16-17, KJV). The rest of the dialogue was […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending September 25th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- 20-YEAR-OLD STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ENDED—09/20/15 The Jamaican government has ended a program aimed at helping Jamaican students in Trinidad train in veterinary medicine and dentistry. For 20 years, 85 percent of tuition costs for Jamaican students attending Mount Hope to study veterinary medicine and dentistry has been covered […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending September 25th, 2015
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending September 25th, 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.
A Conversation with Jamaican Nicole Harding, CEO of Celfie Cosmetics
This week we have a conversation with the CEO of Celfie Cosmetics, Jamaican Nicole Harding. Celfie Cosmetics is a cosmetic line catering to the beauty of the eyes. Celfie Cosmetics has created collections for celebrities including the Mob Candy Makeup Collection by VH1 Mob Wives Star Renee Graziano, The QT Collection by Singer , Dancer […]
Fashion: Wall Street Gal
Hey babes, This look was inspired by one of my favourite TV shows right now, Suits! I’m super excited that they released Season 4 on Netflix here in Canada, but I’m only about half way through Season 3 at the moment. They do all the filming in Toronto and just the other day, I ran […]
“Being Jamaican is proud and ambitious!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Tommy at the New York Jerk Festival, “Why do you love being Jamaican?” – Photo by Jeana Lindo “Being Jamaican is proud and ambitious.” – Tommy The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you would like […]
New ‘Surreal’ EP from UK Star Shola Ama and Necessary Mayhem Bursts of Reggae Soul
Every so often, a divine body of music overtakes our ears, mind, body and soul. As the fourth quarter of 2015 emerges, a delightful treat awaits Reggae music lovers. In fact, popular UK chanteuse Shola Ama is bound to appeal to all music enthusiasts with the refreshing burst of Reggae Soul embodied on her new […]
Early Birds Save BIG on Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival Tickets
It’s that time of year again when Jerk flavors will waft in the air and Markham Park, Sunrise will come alive for the 14th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival. Mark your calendars and get your tickets early for the all-day event on Sunday, November 08, 2015. This year festival organizers are going all out to […]
Jamaica USA Chamber to Stage Major Business Expo and Global Trade Forum
The Jamaica-USA Chamber of Commerce (JAUSACC) in association with Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will host the 6th Biennial Jamaican Business Expo and Global Trade Forum on October 8th and 9th from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm each day, at the Hilton Miami Hotel, 1601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida. Florida’s Secretary of Commerce, Bill Johnson, and […]
Jamaica Diaspora Legacy Foundation Launches New Efforts and New Website
Jamaicans in South Florida can look forward to a new Cultural Center for their community in the coming years. The Jamaica Diaspora Legacy Foundation (JDLF), a non-profit organization formed in 2012, is gearing up to begin major fundraising efforts toward the building of the Jamaica Cultural and Resource Center. The multifunctional facility to be constructed […]