THE legal dispute between Opposition Member of Parliament Fitz Jackson and the Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited regarding the imposition of encashment fees continues following the failure of a mediation process earlier…
IDB, PSOJ collaborate on EmpowerJA
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have launched the EmpowerJA initiative that seeks to fast-track the economic and social development of the country’s micro, small and…
Jamaican Schools to be Presented with Defibrillators by US Based Team Jamaica Bickle
Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) through its “Defibrillators in Schools” initiative will present 35 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to Schools and Sports Associations on Wednesday October 18, 2023, at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium located…
Did You Know the First and Only Cricket Commissioner in America is Jamaican Born?
Jamaican American sports administrator Bassett Thompson holds the distinction of being America’s first and only cricket commissioner. Thompson was born in Asia, Manchester and attended Camperdown High School in Kingston. While growing up…
Watch: Jamaican Italian Chef Max Makes Rasta Pizza With Ackee and Callaloo
Jamaican Italian chef and master “pizzaiolo,” Massimiliano “Max” Proner, is showing himself to be a pizza innovator and is creating what has been described as some of the best pizza on the planet…
MURDER MISSION
LEODA Bradshaw, the US Navy petty officer to be tried for capital murder in the deaths of the 10-month-old daughter of veteran politician Phillip Paulwell and the child’s mother, one day after learning…
Mackie Conscious mourns death of Ibo Cooper of Third World Band
Mackie Conscious mourns death of Ibo Cooper of Third World Band Well-known conscious reggae singer/producer Mackie Conscious is mourning, like thousands of Jamaicans, the death of Michael “Ibo” Cooper, founding member of the…
Live Wyya Rocket Rocks The Homeless
Live Wyya Rocket Rocks The Homeless Live Wyya, a band for all seasons, was not playing at Buckingham Palace, but if the Royal Family, from King Charles to Prince Edward, were in attendance,…
Listen to the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending October 13, 2023
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending October 13, 2023 JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica…
Saint Elizabeth Welcomes New Food & Music Festival in November 2023
A new festival that will honor the best of the parish of Saint Elizabeth in Jamaica will be held at Jakes Hotel from November 10 to 12, 2023. The inaugural Treasure Beach Food,…