Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Do you recall coming across those names anywhere in your reading of the New Testament? Probably not and you wouldn’t be alone. What about Persis? Yes, you are excused for…
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Row or No Row: What is Jamaica’s Relationship Status with the US?
On 17 July 2023, media reports revealed an alleged row between the governments of Jamaica and the United States concerning a request by the US to extend diplomatic immunity to the spouse of…
This is the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 21st, 2023
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 21, 2023. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past…
Courage under fire
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Paula Llewellyn on Wednesday mounted a stout defence of her stewardship as director of public prosecutions (DPP) as she encouraged justices of the peace to maintain their integrity regardless of…
About-turn
MEMBER of Parliament for Portland Western Daryl Vaz is to withdraw the censure motion against Opposition Leader Mark Golding which he tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. Vaz’s decision follows a walk-back of the…
Aliana McMaster Makes History as First Jamaican Female to Win Shooting Medal in Europe
In a strong display of talent, 16-year-old Aliana McMaster secured third place in the main event of the Lady Sub Junior Sporting Class at the 2023 World English Sporting Clays Championship in England,…
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Taiwan?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Taiwan? In our “Jamaicans to the World” series, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Zephon and Cathy Thompson. They discuss the…
Warmington, Bartlett clash
NOT pleased with what he referred to as being “muzzled”, controversial Member of Parliament (MP) Everald Warmington irately walked out of Parliament’s Integrity Commission (IC) Oversight Committee meeting on Tuesday morning. He had…
DPP can now serve up to age 70
DESPITE objections from Opposition Members of Parliament on Tuesday, the constitution was amended by legislators to increase the retirement age of the director of public prosecutions (DPP) and the auditor general (AuG). Following…
Reggae Girlz Star Deneisha Blackwood Named Player of the Match – 7 Things You Should Know
Football player Deneisha Blackwood made history for Jamaica’s national women’s football team in the first match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on 23 July 2023. Her outstanding performance let to the team…