The second annual Reggae Month South Florida celebration is scheduled to launch in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on February 4, 2024. The festival will celebrate more than 50 years of reggae music and honor…
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Listen to the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending February 2, 2024
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending February 2, 2024. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit http://www.jamaicans.com/news The post Listen…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Finding Grace
In his book What’s So Amazing About Grace, author Philip Yancey writes, “I rejected the church for a time because I found so little grace there. I returned because I found grace nowhere else.”…
New 5K Race Announced for Reggae Marathon in Negril
The 2024 Reggae Marathon, Jamaica’s premier long-distance road race, is set to take place on Sunday, December 8th in Negril, Jamaica. Organizers have unveiled a major highlight for this year’s event – the…
Best Things to Do in New York in February 2024 – a Jamaican’s Guide
From soul-stirring performances to thought-provoking screenings and enchanting concerts, New York comes alive with diverse experiences in February 2024. Join in the celebration of the arts and diverse narratives that shape the Caribbean…
Five Questions with BuddahBabyWoo, The Son of Legendary Grammy-Nominated Robbie Shakespeare
In the vibrant world of reggae music, the legendary duo Sly and Robbie, comprising drummer Sly Dunbar and the late bassist Robbie Shakespeare, left an indelible mark on the genre for decades. The…
Mya, Wyclef Jean, Rvssian, Masicka, Marcia Griffiths Among IMC 2024 Powerhouse Lineup
Internationally acclaimed dancehall producer Rvssian, his compatriots Masicka, Konshens and Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths, are among an impressive lineup of influential figures, who are set to converge in Kingston for the second…
Top Windies Legends In Ft. Lauderdale To Celebrate Lawrence ‘Yagga’ Rowe’s Historic Triple Test Century and 75th Birthday
The 4th Annual West Indies Cricket Legends Weekend and Celebrity Gala honoring the 50th Anniversary of Lawrence ‘Yagga’ Rowe’s epic 302 runs in Barbados and his 75th birthday took place last weekend in…
L’ACADCO Represented At International Black Dance Conference in Memphis
L’ACADCO – A United Caribbean Dance Force, Jamaica’s leading contemporary dance company, following a successful visit to New York City, is attending the 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance…
Sterling Asset Management’s Dwayne Neil Empowers UWI Faculty on Retirement Investing
In the quest for promising investment opportunities, faculty and staff at the University of the West Indies, eyeing retirement, recently gathered for a session hosted by Sterling Asset Management, a licensed investment firm which specialises in US dollar…