Jamaican Khadija “Bunny” Shaw, 26, who plays forward for Manchester City in the WSL and striker for Jamaica’s national women’s team, the Reggae Girlz, has been ranked Number 24 in the List of…
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Jamaican-Born Tracey Chin Promoted to Assistant Fire Chief in Oakland, California
The Oakland Fire Department has promoted Acting Assistant Chief, Tracey Chin, to serve permanently as Assistant Chief of Technical Operations, effective as of December 9, 2023. Her official swearing-in and promotion ceremony took…
NCB to Sell NCB (Cayman) Limited to Berkeley Financial Holdings Limited
National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ), a leading financial institution based in Jamaica, has announced the execution of a sale agreement with Berkeley Financial Holdings Limited in respect of NCBJ’s wholly-owned subsidiary, NCB…
Proposed Partnership between Jamaican Bobsled team and a New York County Put on Hold
A proposed partnership between a county in New York State and Jamaica’s bobsled team would see county money used to create a headquarters for the Jamaica Bobsled Team as they practice sliding at…
Jamaican Dancehall Legend, Spragga Benz, to be Honored in South Florida at the Selecta Showdown
Spragga Benz, whose real name is Carlton Grant, will be celebrated in South Florida at the Miramar Selecta Showdown, an event that is part of the Reggae Month festivities. The Miramar Selecta Showdown…
6 Tips for Jamaicans on Avoiding Ponzi Schemes
Jamaica has recently been rocked by yet another Ponzi scheme, with Warner Media Jamaica defrauding over 50,000 people and causing millions of dollars in losses. This scheme, like others before it such as…
Listen to the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending February 9, 2024
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Teach me thy paths”
Though we sometimes make a mess of our walk with Christ, the heart of the true believer is to follow after Him. Jesus was very clear when He said to His disciples, “If…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to Retire From Sprinting After The Paris Olympics
Jamaican sprint legend, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has announced that she will retire from professional sprinting after the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her decision marks the end of an era in sprinting history, as she leaves…
Jamaica’s Sara Misir Named Motorsport Athlete of the Year for the Third Time
Jamaican Formula Woman driver, Sara Misir, was named the female Motorsport Athlete of the Year at the RJR/Gleaner Sportsman and Sportswoman awards ceremony for the third straight time. Misir had already dominated the…