Rachel Dolezal you may be a black girl, but do you have the black girl experience?
Rachel Dolezal sparked a transracial debate and a comparison to being transgender. I’m not qualified to say if there is such a thing as being transracial but let’s call a spade a spade. Rachel Dolezal is a liar. She lied about her parents; she lied about the identity of her father. She likely has a […]
David Paterson – Hall Of Fame celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month
David Alexander Paterson was the 55th Governor of New York, in office from 2008 to 2010. He was the first African American governor of New York and also the second legally blind governor of any U.S. state. David Paterson was born in Brooklyn to Portia Paterson, a homemaker, and labor law attorney Basil Paterson. Basil […]
Conversation with Lindell Douglas organizer of the Caribbean Village and Miss Jamaica Diaspora
This week we have a conversation with Conversation with Lindell Douglas organizer of the Caribbean Village and Miss Jamaica Diaspora. Lindell tells us about the events and some of his fondest memories of the Caribbean. What Caribbean island are you from? Jamaica Tell us about your fondest memory of Jamaica as a child? Bathing in Hot […]
Amazing Talents At Children’s Gospel Final
The winners of the 2015 JCDC Jamaica Children’s Gospel Song were chosen recently after a ‘nail biting finish’ from the 24 competing finalists. The competition commence with a colourful presentations from the over 200 young performers ranging from ages six to 15. The event which is organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an […]
My Mother-in-law gave me a Jamaican nickname I hate, “Fluffy Cakes” – Ask a Jamaican Guy
Q. My Jamaican mother-in-law refuses to call me by my real name. I am a plus size woman who is proud of who I am. She made up a Jamaican nickname and calls me “Fluffy Cakes”. At first it was playful but now it is annoying. – Janet A: You should have nipped it on the bud […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending June 12th, 2015
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending June 12th, 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.
Usain Bolt says he will silence Gatlin in Beijing at the world championships in August
In an interview with Reuters this week Usain Bolt says he is not yet quiet ready to duel Justin Gatlin in the 100 metre but is looking forward to silencing the cocky American in Beijing at the world championships in August. Bolt has limited his races this season as he recovers from an injury-disrupted 2014 while Gatlin has […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Demonstration of Grace – Part 1
To the man this was just another day. Blind from birth, he had never seen a sunrise, the beauty of a flower, the face of his mother, or anything else for that matter. Over the years he had adapted to his disability, years that were undoubtedly fraught with difficulties. In the culture of the day, […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending June 12th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- PRIME MINISTER WANTS EVERYONE TO HELP REDUCE ROAD COLLISIONS—06/07/15 In recognition of National Road Safety Month, Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller gave the keynote address at the Jamaica Gasoline Retailers Association meeting in St. Catherine. She said it was Jamaica’s “ultimate trust” as a society to protect […]
Tim Duncan – Hall Of Fame celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month
“He shoots, and he scores! Standing 6ft 9 inches,Timothy Theodore “Tim” Duncan has led the San Antonio Spurs to multiple championships and is widely hailed as one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. He became the first player in the NBA to be selected to the All-NBA team and All-Defensive team in each […]