Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending March 31st, 2023
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES ZIGGY AND CEDELLA MARLEY JOIN EFFORT TO ENSURE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS TO ALL JAMAICAN BEACHES Two of Bob Marley’s children, Ziggy and Cedella, have joined with the Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABEM) to make the nation’s government ensure that the public has unconditional access to and use of all […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Sharing Our Testimonies
The narrative of Jesus’ meeting with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well (John 4:3-43) is one with which some of us are familiar. For some, the event culminated with the woman leaving her waterpot “and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, ‘Come, see a man, which told me all things […]
Jamaican-Born Trisha Bailey Onyx Woman of the year 2023
Trisha Bailey, an entrepreneur whose net worth has been estimated at between $650 million and $700 million, has been honored by one of the most prestigious events recognizing the achievements of Black women. Bailey received the Woman of the Year Award for 2023 at the eighth staging of the prestigious Women on the Move! celebration […]
Jamaican Americans among Black Women Attorneys Sworn In to Appear before US Supreme Court
Five Jamaican American women were included in a group of Black women attorneys from Florida who were sworn in at the United States Supreme Court. The swearing-in allows these attorneys to appear before the high court in Washington DC. The Jamaican Americans included Judge Maxine Williams; attorney Alison Smith, Circuit Judge Maxine Cheesman, Judge Maxine […]
Jamaican Rallycross Driver, Fraser McConnell, Will Drive for Lewis Hamilton’s X44 Vida Carbon Racing Team
Jamaican Fraser McConnell, 24, is set to drive for the X44 Vida Carbon Racing Team for Lewis Hamilton, replacing Sabastien Loeb of France who won the 2022 Extreme E race along with Cristina Gutierrez. Considered a rising star in the field of RallyCross, McConnell announced his inclusion in the Hamilton team on Instagram, posting that […]
Jamaican-Born CEO of US Company Leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Launch New Caribbean Soup
Heather Elliott-Whitehead, the CEO of Yummy Jamaican Ventures, LLC, has launched a new line of frozen soups – the Hearty Jamaican Frozen Soups Brand – to meet the increased demand for convenience foods with global flavors. While Elliott-Whitehead was excited about the introduction of the frozen soup line designed to provide consumers with the authentic […]
Jamaica Showcased as International Model Kai Newman Gives Tour of Kingston in Harper’s Bazaar
Using the personal perspective of international fashion model Kai Newman, a Jamaican who was born in Kingston, Harper’s Bazaar magazine showcases the elements that make the island nation unique. The magazine notes that the small country of Jamaica has had a big influence on the world’s culture through its music, cuisine, and patois language. It […]
NBA Names 3 Jamaican Eateries to List of Top 10 Black-Owned Restaurants in San Francisco
Last month in recognition of Black History Month, NBA.com, the official site of the National Basketball Association, put the spotlight on Black-owned restaurants located in NBA cities. In its list of the Top 10 black-owned restaurants in San Francisco, NBA.com featured three Jamaican-owned and operated eateries definitely worth a visit. The community-focused, environmentally friendly Kingston […]
Jamaican Restaurant Listed among Top 10 Black-Owned Restaurants in Phoenix
NBA.com, the official site of the National Basketball Association has highlighted Black-owned restaurants in cities across the United States last month in recognition of Black History Month, and among the best Black-owned restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona, NBA.com listed the Ocho Rios Jerk Spot, an authentic Jamaican restaurant that is proud to serve a taste of […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending March 24th, 2023
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER MAKES FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness formally announced the members who will serve on the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC). The committee will offer expert guidance and oversight to ensure the smooth transition from the nation’s status as a constitutional monarchy […]