Late Founder of Sandals Gordon “Butch” Stewart Saluted By CHTA As Icon of Caribbean Hospitality
Giants of Caribbean tourism were honored by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) as Icons of Caribbean Hospitality, the highest recognition the association bestows. Gordon “Butch” Stewart of Jamaica, Sir Royston Hopkin of Grenada, and George Myers of Jamaica who rose to prominence in the Bahamas were lauded during the second annual Caribbean Travel […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Jesus, Our Great High Priest
In the Old Testament, worshippers were required to bring a sacrifice to the priest who would offer it up to God on their behalf. Worshippers and their sacrifices could not go directly to God. There always had to be a middleman, the high priest, who was the only one who could enter the Holy of […]
No Time To Talk Music, These Jamaican Entertainers Open Up About Domestic Violence & Spousal Abuse
An unfiltered conversation about the rising incidences of domestic violence within Jamaican communities was the central focus at the celebration of life for Ricky Trooper’s daughter Brianna McKoy on Saturday, May 13. An understandably emotional Trooper cried numerous times during the broadcast hosted by Garfield “Chin” Bourne. Rivalry Aside for An Important Cause “I wanted […]
Where to Participate In Labour Day Activities Across Jamaica Today
Labour Day is being commemorated on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, under the theme, ‘Plant a Tree for Life: Promoting Climate Change Mitigation, Food Security and Road Safety’. The activities for the day will commence with a Wreath Laying Tribute, organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, at the shrine of the National Hero, Rt. Excellent […]
Five Things You Should Know About Orelia Merchant, Confirmed Jamaican American Federal Judge
New York Senator Charles Schumer, the United States Senate Majority Leader, announced that Jamaican American Orelia Merchant has been confirmed and will serve as a judge on the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY). Daughter of a First-Generation Jamaican American Senator Schumer had forwarded the name of Merchant, who was […]
Marriage vs Wedding….Three Major Differences
“THE WEDDING WAS GREAT BUT INVITE ME TO THE MARRIAGE.” When I first saw this phrase it hit me like a ton of bricks as I thought about my marriage relationship with Michelle. Throughout our twenty two years of marriage I hardly gave a thought about the reality of the BIG difference between that one […]
5 Jamaican Restaurants to Try During ByBlacks Restaurant Week
From infectious music and catchy dance moves to amazing accomplishments in the fields of sports, politics, and business, the island of Jamaica and its descendants have become an important part of global history. One thing that Jamaica is consistently praised for is its cuisine. Often described as some of the most flavourful in the world, […]
Listen to the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending ending May 19th, 2023
TOP NEWS STORIES Jamaican Politicians Receive Enormous Salary Increases British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly Announces Violence Prevention Funding For Jamaica TOP CARIBBEAN NEWS United Nations Secretary General Describes Violence in Haiti as “Tragic” Situation TOP JAMAICAN DIASPORA NEWS Jamaican-born Ruel Stephenson Makes History in New York Police Department TOP BUSINESS NEWS Jamaica Welcomes Over 1 […]
A Jamaican Company’s Journey to the Netherlands
The Pure Chocolate Company, an award-winning chocolate manufacturing firm based in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, that uses top-quality Jamaica cocoa in its products, is now exporting its wares to the Netherlands. The first shipment from the company owned and operated by husband and wife Wouter Tjeertes and Rennae Johnson occurred in April 2023. Two Product Lines […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Everything’s Fine”
Her son was dead. The miracle baby that was born to her and her much older husband at a time when she no longer expected fruit from her womb. As a matter of fact, when Elijah had told her nine months earlier that she would embrace a son, she had replied, “O my master, O […]