Jamaica Tourism Officials Take up Residence in Beijing
As team Jamaica continues its dominance at the 15th IAAF World Championships in Beijing, led by Usain Bolt’s 100m and 200m victories and Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce’s victory in the 100m, Jamaican tourism officials have taken up residence in Jamaica House Beijing to meet with members of the travel industry and business community to market the […]
Hill Family Establishes Memorial Scholarship Fund In Honor Of Tyrone Mcarthur Hill to Benefit Jamaican Students
Fund to Benefit Students in Need at St. Jago High School and University of Technology In honor of the recent passing of Tyrone McArthur Hill on Monday, August 10, 2015, as a loving father, diligent construction/engineering professional and outstanding former student at St. Jago High School and University of Technology (CAST), the Hill family established […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending August 28, 2015
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending August 28th, 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.
Elite Centre Concept for Caribbean Athletes
The Caribbean’s athletic prowess is once again on display as the athletes participate in the 15th World Championships in Track and Field in Beijing, China. Jamaica, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Anguilla, Barbados have all gone into advance rounds and finals of a variety of events. Usain Bolt’s defence of his 100 metres title created […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending August 28th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- ANTI-GANG LEGISLATION USED TO ARREST OVER 100 SUSPECTS IN INNER CITY—08/23/15 Jamaican police say that while gangster activity is rampant in the communities of Tivoli Gardens, Wilton Gardens, Trench Town, Hanna Town, and Denham Town, the Western Police Division in charge of these areas has accounted for most […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Personal Responsibility
Throughout the Scriptures and as is to be expected, God has consistently held individuals accountable for their actions. From back in Eden after both Adam and Eve sinned, we see God not punishing them collectively, but confronting and punishing them individually. Even the tempter, the serpent, did not escape divine justice for its part in […]
Jamaican Women Arrested in New York After Fight on JetBlue
Jean Ballentine, 61, and Mary Cannady, 52, were arrested at New York’s John f. Kennedy Airport following a physical dispute on JetBlue Flight 960 from Jamaica. Ballentine, who had a window seat, tried to get out of the seat when the plane landed by climbing over Cannady. When Cannady protested, Ballentine became angry. At one […]
Rana Mansour CD release party and concert, September 12th, 2015, Toronto
Link Music Lab and Karmandan Productions proudly present indie-Persian sensation RANA MANSOUR in concert at Revival Bar in Toronto, to release her self-titled debut album. On Saturday, September 12, Rana will be performing her compelling, Persian pop tunes alongside fellow musicians Erwin Khachikian, Siavash Sadr Mahdavi and Mahsa Ghassemi. For more information please visit www.ranamusic.com. […]
Helen Rogers Steps “In The Light”
“In The Light” the first single from the upcoming full length solo album titled “Smooth Jazz Meets Reggae” from Jazzmasters co-founder, songwriter and vocalist Helen Rogers, is going for radio adds on September 15th, 2015. “In The Light” is a groove-filled mid-tempo track with inspirational, heartfelt lyrics. It’s a definite “day-starter” that makes listeners feel […]
The Pride Inside Humility – Jamaican-American, Robin Mahfood, CEO of Food for the Poor
Our pride is a double edged sword. On the upside, West Indians have the type of pride that galvanizes us around sports and pageantry, brings us to America to make better lives for our families, and makes us yearn for more education and increased assets. On the downside, we also have the type of pride […]