On this day in Jamaican History: Reggae singer and songwriter John Holt
On this day in Jamaican History: On July 11th, 1947 is a reggae singer and songwriter John Holt was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He found prominence in his early career as the lead singer for the group The Paragons. One of their biggest hits was the Holt penned song “The Tide Is High” which was […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Michael Rose from Black Uhuru
On July 11th, 1957, Grammy award-winning reggae singer Michael Rose was born in Jamaica. Michael was a part of the group Black Uhuru that won the first-ever Grammy Award for reggae in 1985 for the album Anthem. Rose started his recording career as a solo artist for record producers Yabby You and Niney the Observer. […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Dexter Lee
On July 10th 2008 Jamaican Sprinter Dexter Lee, was victorious in the 100-meter sprint at the 12th IAAF world junior championships in Poland. The sprinter clocked 10:40 seconds and outpaced Wilhelm van der Vyver of South Africa, who came in second with 10:42 seconds and Terrell Wilks of the United States, who was third with […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Worshipping Right in Difficult Places
According to the narrative, Hannah, much ridiculed by her husband’s second wife about her barrenness, after persevering in prayer and supplication before the Lord, finally conceived and gave birth to her first son, Samuel (see 1 Samuel 1:1-20). We are told that after the child was weaned, Hannah “brought him unto the house of the […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Jamaican sprinter Herb McKenley
On July 10, 1922 top Jamaican sprinter Herbert Henry “Herb” McKenley OM was born in Pleasant Valley, Clarendon, Jamaica. He was fondly known as Herb McKenley. McKenley enrolled at the University of Illinois and won the NCAA championships in 220 yd (200 m) and 440 yd (400 m) in 1946 and 1947. He was also the […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending July 10th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- INCOME TAX AMENDMENT ACT PASSED BY JAMAICAN SENATE—07/06/15 Jamaica’s Senate has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Act of 2015. This legislation will make it easier to provide an added $35,568 in tax-free income for Jamaicans as of January 1, 2016. The bill was approved with four amendments. It […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 10th, 2015
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The Sky’s the Limit: Jamaican Diego McKnight Recognized as One of World’s Top Pilots
Born in Jamaica, Diego McKnight began his aviation career when he was 17 at the Kingston’s Tinson Pen Caribbean Aviation Center. He was intent on joining the United States Navy and now, at 25, McKnight has been named one of the most highly skilled and best-trained pilots in the world and at one time, he […]
Jamaica House Toronto’ Line-Up Announced – 2015 Pan Am Games festivities
The ‘Jamaica House Toronto’ team is pleased to announce final details for the upcoming Pan Am Games festivities in July. ‘Jamaica House Toronto’ events will take place for three nights from July 22 to 24 and feature top Jamaican musical acts. There will also be great Jamaican food and the opportunity to celebrate alongside Jamaicans […]
Legendary Piano Master and Jamaica’s Commander Of Distinction, Monty Alexander Remembers Nat ‘King’ Cole
Legendary piano master and Jamaica’s Commander Of Distinction, Monty Alexander, will lead a heartfelt exploration of one of his musical heroes, Nat ‘King’ Cole, later this month in Boston. Alexander, along with special guests Caterina Zapponi, his lovely wife and singer, and Allan Harris who recorded a Cole tribute of his own entitled ‘Nat King […]