Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending May 24th, 2013 Thwaites Opposes Pro-gay Material In Education System | Group Pressures Jamaica To Investigate Abuse By Security Forces | Jamaican Children Intentionally Injured By Adults | Former Jamaican Senate President To Leave For Canada | Government Seeks Violence Insurance For Teachers | 50 People Benefit From Housing Ministry Initiative | Floyd Morris Appointed New Senate President | Hanna Wants Jamaican Youth To Use Labor Day | Jamaican-born Broadcaster Honored In U.S. | Jamaica, Birmingham U.k. Strengthen Bonds | Jamaicans In Uk Encouraged To Give Back To Home Country | JDAF Says Jamaican Diaspora Strategic For Island's Development | Jamaica Dominates Diamond League In Shanghai | Campbell-brown Heads Caribbean Athlete Contingent | Jamaican Team Enthused About Motor Race Championship | Heather Campbell, Karate Queen

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending May 24 2013! This week it's anyone's guess when it is Sean Paul's Birthday! Also this week Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Usain Bolt, Mavado, Cherine Anderson, Geoffrey Philp, Tami Chynn, Damian Marley, Romain Virgo and Marion 'Lady Saw' Hall!

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending May 17th, 2013 Davies Confirms Fare Increase To Make Transporation Sector Viable | Llewellyn Wants Police Investigation Into Dentist In Teacher's Murder | Dr. Joyce Robinson, Educator, Dies | Jamaican Senate President Resigns Post | Head Of Bitu Committed To Workers' Rights | Chinese, Jamaican Military Officials Hold Discussions | Forced Migration Of Jamaican Gays, Lesbians To Be Discussed  | Williams Proposes Powers To Charge, Prosecute Police Personnel  | City Council In New York Considers Giving Vote To Non-Citizens  | New Immigration Legislation In U.s. Could Aid Caribbean Nationals  | Jamaica Wants Diaspora Help To Develop Health Tourism | First Jamaican Representative Named To African Union   | Fraser-pryce Winds At Doha | Bolt To Run In Zurich | Burrell Hopes New Jamaican Batsman Will Lead To More Signings | Lambert Says Team Needs Batting Camps

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending May 17 2013!  This week we say Happy Mother's Day from Jah Cure, Stephen Marley and I-Octane and Happy Birthday to VCB! Also this week Darren Mattocks, Naomi Campbell, Ziggy Marley, Romain Virgo, Mutabaruka and Alaine! 

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending May 10th, 2013 Bishop Expects Little To Come From Tivoli Report | First Funds From Imf Coming To Jamaica | Arrest In Attack On Brother Of Prime Minister | Parliamentarians To Receive Foreign Help To Fight Corruption | Canadian Ships Stop Vessel Carrying Former Jamaican Prime Minister | Golding Mistrustful Of Jdf, Sought U.s. Help In Tivoli Abuse Claims | Clarke Aims To Bring Normalcy Back To Area One | Woods Suspended From Pnp Youth Organization | Tanker Truck Drivers Call Off Strike | Jamaica May Create A Diaspora Database | Cedric Brooks, Roots Reggae Musician, Dies | Diaspora Should Be Reresented In Parliament, Says Holness | Jamaican Ambassador To Speak In Minnesota | Jamaicans End Reign At Sabina | Mcpherson Getting Faster, Targets 49.10 | Bolt To Run In Cayman Invitational | Synthetic Putting Green To Benefit Junior Golfers

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending May 10 2013! This week we say "Happy Teachers Day" with Shakira Martin and Warren Weir! Also this week Cedella Marley, I-Octane, Tyson Beckford, Rohan Marley, Tifa, Wayne Marshall, Busy Signal and Chris Gayle!

Penn Relays a Brand Jamaica Success at Work The Penn Relays at Franklin field at the University of Pennsylvania, one can call the equivalent of Reggae Sunsplash, or Usain Bolt and Jamaicans at the Olympics, or the bi annual World Athletic Championships, truth be told it feels more like Jamaica’s annual ISSA Boys and Girls Champs Kingston, Jamaica  which, by the way was inaugurated in 1910. The Penn Relays festival has become, "the world's largest relay carnival" according to the UPEN organizers, America’s largest amateur track meet.  But was this venerable Franklin Field event always this way?  No, it wasn’t.

Track and Field Roundup: Penn Relays & Drake Relays Penn Relays: Jamaica, again Stamps its Dominance The official inaugural flying of the Jamaica Green, black and gold flag high above Franklin Field, in Philadelphia, the ubiquitous presence Jamaican Food Giant Grace Kennedy Food in a veritable sea of Jamaican flags among the roaring enthusiastic 48,871 paid spectators, the eighth largest third-day crowd in the history of the annual event on April 27th,  became the back drop for what has now become routine, Jamaica’s dominance at every level – high school, collegiate and professional, at the annual Penn Relay carnival.

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending May 3rd, 2013 Canadians Open Fire, Break International Law In Jamaican Waters | Investigation Into Applications Of Houses Built By Food For The Poor | Health Ministry Finds More People Taking Advantage Of NHF Benefits | Three People Charged With Multi-Million Dollar Robbery | CAP No Burden To Jamaica, Paulwell Says | Jamaica Approves Free Trade Agreement With Costa Rica | Government Will Not Tax Basic Foods | Interim Tivoli Report, Recommendations Issued | Jamaican Woman Arrested In Case Of Mistaken Identity | Jamaican Ambassador Visits University Of Miami | Jamaica Has New Ambassador In China | Jamaican Women's Group Dedicated To All Jamaican Women | Fowler Leads Steel Over Mystics In Netball | Riley Wins At Drake Relays | Bolt To Miss Jamaican Championships | Former Jamaican Prime Minister To Head Caribbean T20 League Committee

Visit, Eat, and Live with a Purpose: The Rockhouse Foundation, Jamaica A love of all things Jamaican inspired owner Paul Salmon and his partners to invest in both the Rockhouse Hotel and Miss Lily’s NYC.  However, they are not just hotel owners and restaurateurs. Paul Salmon and his partners have also found a highly impactful way to return dividends to the local community of Negril by way of the 501c(3) non-profit Rockhouse Foundation.

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending May 4, 2013! This week Oliver Samuels shows us that we may join but not necessarily know how to use social media. Also this week Asafa Powell, Etana, Yohan Blake. Wayne Marshall, Tarrus Riley, Tessane Chin, Cecile, Yendi and Warren Weir!

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending April 26 2013! This week we say "Mi love mi Jamaica!" with Tifa and Sean Kingston! Also this week Rohan Marley, Cherine Anderson, Papa San, Barrington Irving, Yendi Phillips, Sanya Richards-Ross, Usain Bolt and Ms Kitty!

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending April 19th, 2013 Jails Reviewed Following Five Escapes In Seven Months |Jamaicans Too "Tolerant" Of Injustice, Says Wilkison |Harrison Challenges Jamaica To Speak Out Against Corruption | Jamaican At Boston Marathon Escapes Explosion | Bunting Comment Criticized | Independent Commission Finds Increase In Killings By Security Forces | Police Investigate Caymans Connection To Jewelry Store Robbery |Finance Minister Optimistic About Jamaican Situation | Jamaican Flag Will Fly At Penn Relay Games Every Year |Beres Hammond Gets Key To The City In Miami |Death Of Jamaican Farm Worker In Canada To Get Human Rights Hearing |Us$63,000 Given To Charity By American Friends Of Jamaica | CARIFTA Chess Tournament Dominated By Jamaica | Actor Matt Damon And Wife Renew Wedding Vows In St. Lucia | Ten British Tourists Robbed At Gunpoint In St. Lucia | Venezuela's Madura Blames Opposition For Post-Election Violence | Head Of Jamaica Football Federation To Lead CONCACAF Committees | Physicians Leaving Puerto Rico For Mainland United States | Trade Union Group Worried About Government Approach To Airline |Government Could Withdraw Air Jamaica Brand From Cal |Bahamas Learns Agriculture Processes From Jamaica | Agricultural Group Provides Field Officers With Tech Tools  | Forbes Comments On Jamaica And Social Media | Caribbean Nations Benefit From Idb Energy Program |  Jamaicans Popular On Youtube | Fla Issues High-Tech Id Card | Vybz Kartel Book Describes Living Conditions Of Jamaican Youth | Tony Laing, Veteran Broadcaster, Dies At 68 | Women Musicians Celebrated At UTECH | Jamaica Hosts Africa World Documentary Film Festival | Walker To Focus On 100 Meter Hurdles | Young Reggae Boyz Beaten By Canada At CONCACAF FIFA Under-17 Games | Blake Injured, Could Be Out Six Weeks | Bolt To Compete In Britain

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending April 19, 2013! This week Chris Gayle's favorite dance and I-Octane shows that everything has a purpose! Also this week Damian Marley, Ity Ellis, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Romaine Virgo, Cedella Marley, Jah Cure, Daniel McGregor and Konshens!

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending April 12th, 2013 Public Health Facilities Limited By Doctor Strike | National Budget For Fiscal 2013 Reduced | Retirees From Jamaica Abandon Homeland | Prime Minister Asks Jamaicans To Ignore Detractors | Jamaica, Imf Reach Agreement For Loan Package | Revelers, Gay Men Clash During Traditional Road March | Dr. Olive Lewin, Pioneer Music Researcher, Dies | Government To Implement Renewable Energy Plans For Smaller Hotels | Attorney General Complimented By Obama Has Roots In Jamaica | Jamaican Diaspora Concerned About Health Care | Attorney Claims Barbados "Covered Up" Myrie Case | Members Of Diaspora Encouraged To Invest In Jamaica | Coach Of Sunshine Girls Says Team Has Improved Greatly | U.S. Coach Advises Jamaica's Best Athletes To Stay With Local Programs | Walker Reveals Reason For Leaving Mvp Track Club | Burrell Believes Club Players Should Form Base Of U-20 Team

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending April 12, 2013! This week have a little faith with Darren Mattocks and Happy belated B'day Wayne Marshall! Also this week Marguerite Orane, Asafa Powell, Yendi Phillips, Taurus Riley, Cecile, Cherine Anderson, Sanya Richards-Ross & DJ Nicholas

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending April 5th, 2013 Police To Charge Sports Figure Following Raids In Montego Bay | Under NDX, Housing Agency Faced Reduction In Bond Prices | New Legislation Designed To Decriminalize Defamation | Water Agency Needs Funds Totaling US$1.2 Billion | Jamaican Prime Minister Congratulates New President Of WICB | Maurice Facey Dies | Clergyman Wants Jamaica To Turn Away From Populist Politics | Gas To Rise By $2.31 | Jamaicans In U.S. Feel Hope About Imf Deal, But Remain Skeptical | Jamaican Diaspora Imitates Jewish, American Diasporal Model | Jamaican Women Of Florida Host Manley-Duncan | U.S. Senator Has Jamaican Worker Problem | Jamaican Athletes Drug-tested Before Carifta Games | Bolt Makes Tax-free Deal, Will Run Two Races In London | Jamaica's Carifta 4x400-meter Team Disqualified, Reinstated | Riley Says Jamaican Athletes "Targeted" For Drug Testing At Carifta

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending April 5, 2013!

This week Yohan Blake shows he doesn't just scorches the track he plays cricket! Also this week we catch up with Jah Cure, Ziggy Marley,  Dr. Marcia Forbes, Oliver Samuels, Shaggy, Rohan Marley, Busy Signal and Cedella and Kymani Marley!

2013 Protest March of 1963 Coral Gardens Massacre in Jamaica peaceful Three years before the April 1966 visit of Emperor Selassie to Jamaica, a massive massacre of Rastafarians took place on March 16, in St James. In Kingston, a peaceful protest march on Holy Thursday's March 28, 2013 was organized by Mutabaruka

Round Up JA! A look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending March 29 2013! This week Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce gives us the reason for Jamaican "Spring" and also this week Asafa Powell, Aleen Bailey, Wayne Marshall, Beenie Man, Damian Marley, Usain Bolt, Mavado, Tony Hendricks and Tyson Beckford!

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending March 29th, 2013 Jamaican Pilots Refused Permits In Trinidad, Say Union | Golding Return Eyed By JLP | Government Calling For "Calm" In Face Of Budget Cuts | Doing Business With Government Should Be Easier, Says Prime Minister | Firefighters Rescue Man Barricaded In Clock Tower | Government Plans To Sue Teachers For Broken Bond Arrangement | Jackson Resigns From Disaster Preparedness Office | Major Police Operations Conducted In Montego Bay | Jamaican Woman Sentenced To Life In Prison In The U.S. | Jamaican Teachers In Turks And Caicos Could Lose Jobs | Mourners Pay Respects To Teen Killed By Police In New York | Jamaican Farm Workers In Washington Contribute To Retirement Home | Jamaican Rugby Teams Overcome Hardship To Make Sevens Progress | Bolt, Fraser-Pryce, Blake Lose At UWI | Bolt, Blake To Run At Jamaica International; Campbell-brown, Felix Too | Track Stars Booked For Jamaica Invitational

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending March 22nd, 2013 Visa Policy Relaxation Welcomed By Un Tourism Agency | Government Seeks Legal Costs From Attorneys In Nht Case | Social Worker Pleads For An End To Violent Deaths Of Children | Business Man In Court In Connection With Several Crimes | Jamaica Concerned That Islanders Not Returning Home From Overseas | Chang Wants Jamaicans Educated About Water Conservation | Manchester Named "Happiest Parish" | Barbados Officials Say Myrie Not Cavity-Searched | Protest In Ny Over Killing Of Caribbean Boy By Police | More Caribbean Immigrants Released By U.S. Than Previously Stated | Mother Of Teen Shot By Ny Police Calls For Peace | Ambassador To U.s. Emphasizes Jamaica's Resolve In Ending Scams | Jamaican's Missing Sled Dog Found 150 Miles From Checkpoint | Taylor Named To Roster For Qualifying Matches | Asafa Powell To Be Featured At Eastr Fun Kids Night | Orane Says It's Time For A Change In WIC Governance

Round Up JA! - a look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending March 22, 2013

 This week we say happy anniversary to Tessanne and Michael and get a little inspred by Yendi and Lady Saw. Also this week, Tami Chynn, Marguerite Orane, Tifa, Sanya Richards-Ross, Sean Kingston, Warren Weir and the songbird Alaine!

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending March 15th, 2013 Jamaicans Among Most Likely To Be Denied Entrance To Barbados | Prime Minister Urges Women To Fight Violence | Jamaica, China In Huge Infrastructure Agreement | U.S. Hammers Jamaica Over Lottery Scam | Fisherman Killed By Sharks | U.S. Senators Urge Officials To Crack Down On Phone Scams | New Legislation To Control Jamaica Lottery Scams | Many Young People May Not Be Eligible To Vote | Kerr Moves To Football In Norway | New Book Chronicles History Of The Jamaican-canadian Association | Brooklyn Home To "Underground" Caribbean Ballroom Dancing | Ellah Kandi Promotes Caribbean Food In Britain | Holmwood To Focus On Quality At Champs | Bolt Given Laureus Sports Award | Edwin Allen Defeats All Challengers At Champs | Marlon Samuels Returns To West Indies Team

Round Up JA! - a look at the social media happenings of Jamaicans Yaad and Abraad for the week ending March 15, 2013.

This week its all about Champs for Olympic champions Warren Weir and Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce! Also this week Cherine Anderson, Barrington Irving, Ziggy Marley, Jah Cure, Gramps Morgan, Ms. Kitty, Veronica Campbell-Brown and Konshens

Jamaican School Boys Devotion to Their Alma maters Jamaica, West Indies has been fortunate to be the home of some of the most prestigious all male High Schools in the world.  Schools such as Calabar, Jamaica College, Kingston College, Wolmer’s Boys’ School and Saint George’s College. Schools in Jamaica enrich their curriculum by making sports a vital part of the learning experience.

New Blog: Black Mandarin We are pleased to announce a new Jamaicans.com blog Black Mandarin", a Jamaican in China. Here is a snippet from her first blog - "After two weeks in Tianjin, China, I think I will stay! Indeed, it is perhaps one of the most difficult cultures to adjust to. However, if you are open to experiences and ready to learn from some of the most respectful, curious, and resourceful people in the world, this is the place to be."

Popular And Cute Baby Shoes Parents buy shoes for their babies knowing that they will not be using them to run a marathon or perform in a ballet. The function of baby shoes is a little different from that of adult shoes. Style and appearance are the major factors influencing the purchase of baby shoes. Cuteness is a relative quality, but it is of prime importance when selecting shoes for Baby, it seems.

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending March 1st, 2013 Government Looking For Retroactive Protection For Breach | Cemex To Establish Hydro-Lime Plant | Confusion About Killer's Money | German Firm Withdraws Ad Showing Burning Of Jamaican Flag | Government Wants To Prevent Losses With Caribbean Airlines | Jamaican Teachers May Be Licensed | Legislation Aimed At Lotto Scam To Be Enacted By End Of March | Government To Amend NHT Act | Jamaican Students In Canada Disappointed By Lack Of Jobs | UK Woman Puts Caribbean History On Show | Execution Of Jamaican Delayed In U.S. | Jamaica's Health Care Aided By Diaspora  | Fraser-pryce Achieves New Personal Best | Top Iaaf Award Given To McCook | Bolt Gets Us$300,000 To Run In France | Cricket Could Become An Olympic Sport

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending February 22nd, 2013 Jamaica Agrees To IMF Loan Terms | Government Commits To Avoid Financial Disaster | Jamaican Mp Faces Criticism For Anti-gay Comment On Twitter | Two Jamaican Senators Call For Debate On Decriminalization Of Obeah | Amaican Churches Willing To Pay Property Taxes | Jamaican Government Commended By World Bank | Nht Undecided On State Of Surplus | Shaw Calls For Firing Marketing Firm | Jamaican Surrenders To St. Lucia Police | Jamaican Magazine Editor Fired | Miss Jamaica UK Says She Is "Absolutely" Jamaican | Caribbean Airlines Disrespected By Jamaican Diaspora  | Sabina Park Gets Floodlight From Caribbean Premier League | Campbell Notes Confidence In Women's Cricket Team | Jamaica Over Haiti In Caribbean Slalom Competition | Jamaica Confident About Match With CCC

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending February 15th, 2013 Police In Jamaica Kill Three Men In Shootout | Cost Of Convention Center Outpaces Espected Earnings | Consultant Calls For Liability Management | Gay Jamaiacan Challenges Anti-sodomy Laws | Ottey, Sprinter Legend, Receives Honorary Doctorate | High Hopes For Titanium Harvest From Island Mud | Group Wants To Use Sorghum, Not Yellow Corn In Feed | Government Plans To Get $16.4 Billion In Revenue From Taxes | Reading Believes Jamaicans Will Play At Stoke | Canada Praises Jamaican Drivers | Jamaican Nationals Arrested With 450 Pounds Of Marijuana | UK Report Says "Significant" Number Of Jamaicans In Jail  | Tottenham Faces Jamaica National Team In May 2013 | Jamaicans Happy As USA, Mexico Feel Pain | Jamalco Veterans Star In Netball Victory | West Indies Women Get Historic Win

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending February 8th, 2013 Court Dismisses Application From Davies | 1,600 Children In Jamaica Murdered Since 2000 | Project To Extract Rare Earth Elements Begins | Boat With 25 Illegal Haitian Migrants Reaches Jamaican Shore | Paulwell Clashing With Mian Over JPS Project | Jamaican Manufacturers Urge Public To Buy Jamaican Products | Jamaica Gets Another Area Code | Police Identity Card System Defended By JCF | Jamaicans In Atlanta Honored For Community Service | Jamaican Mechanics Provide Stellar Performance In Canada | Jamaican Michael Duncan Cleared To Run In New York Council Race | Jamaicans Born In UK And Become Citizens Regocnized In Ceremonies | Cunningham Warned About Using Banned Substances | Jamaican Long Jumper Sees Early Success | Richards Receives Call To Jamaican World Cup | Jamaican Soccer Team Celebrates Bob Marley's Birthday

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending February 1st, 2013 U.S. Senate To Investigate "Jamaican Lottery" Scam | Pryce Calls For Decriminalization Of Marijuana | JPS Has New Method To Control Illegal Connections | Tufton Wants Politics Taken Out Of Education | Volkswagen Faces Charges Of "Racism" For Commercial | Jamaica Not Offended By Super Bowl Ad | Warmington Vindicated, Dpp Will Not Press Charges | Harrison Appointed Contractor General | Jamaican Man Sees Wife Killed By Bus In New York | Jamaican Woman Can Be Sued By Housing Authority Over False Claim | Research Offers Findings On Children Of Caribbean Immigrants | Caribbean Groups Praise Volkswagen For Recognition Of Jamaica  | Asafa Powell To Run In Stawell's Gift Race | Jamaican Crickteer Pleads Guilty To Assault With Bat | Hurdles Champion Speaks About Olympic "Meltdown" | Burrell, Whitmore Say Squad Is "Strongest”

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending January 25th, 2013 Jamaica Considers Cuba A Valued Partner | Guilty Go Free In St. James Due To Fear Among Jurors | Major Boost For Cornwall Regional Hospital | Illegal Bus Drivers Warned | Jamaican Killed In Marabella | Lawmakers In U.s. Consider Addressing Jamaican Scam Artists | Liquid Eggs Okayed By Cabinet | Thwaites Encourages High Schoolers To Learn Basics | Australian Sprinter Learns About His Jamaican Heritage | Jamaican Activist Starts Bid For NYC City Council Seat | Queen's Diamond Award Given To Jamaican | Diaspora Has Great Expectations For Immigration Reform In U.S.  | CCC Crushed By Gayle Blitzkrieg | Jamaican A Rising Star In Martial Arts | Whitmore Asks For "Basic Funding" | Usain Bolt Looking For Dominance At 2013 IAAF World Championships

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending January 18th, 2013 National Guard Major-General Visits Jamaican Embassy | Minister Of Health To Announce Decision On User Fees | Police Arrest Eight Men In Connection With Murder Of British Girl | Man Shot In Jamaica Linked To Killing Of British Schoolgirl | Masked Man Shoots Patient At May Pen Hospital | Auditor General Shows Educators Owe Government $410 Million | Department Of Auditor General Finds Rule Breaches In Accounting | Urban Representatives Believe Constituents Overlooked | Demographic Changes In US, UK Provides Opportunities | Jamaicans In U.s. Believe Imf Agreement Critical | Dr. Lowe Honored In United States | Border Patrol Agents In U.s. Arrest Jamaican Carrying Drug Money | Fraser-pryce Wins Sportswoman Of The Year | Gayle Will Play In Twenty20 | Atkinson Believes She Deserves Government Funding | 18 Jamaicans To Participate In Special Olympics

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending January 11th, 2013 Security Forces In Jamaica Kill 219 In 2012 | Jamaica May Pass Law To Ban Discrimination Against Gays | Prime Minister Says 2012 Was "Not A Perfect Year" | Deadline To Improve UDC Spurs Action | Maroon Festival Suffers Low Participation | Hurricane Sandy Waste To Be Used For Compost, Mulch | 10 Dead In First 10 Days Of 2013 At Hands Of Security Forces | Primary School Gets New Sanitary Facilities | More Jamaicans Join Canada Farm Work Program  | Jamaican Looks To 2014 Winter Olympics In Russia | UK Imposes New Visa Rules On Jamaicans | Jamaican "Media Giant" Dies In Brooklyn | Success Of Caribbean T20 Hailed By WICB | Chris Gayle Not Playing In T20 | Fraser-Pryce, Usain Bolt Win Golden Cleats Awards | Jamaica Rescues T20 With Win Over Winward Islands

Internship Opportunity - Social Media, Journalism, Photography, Public Relations, Website Management Jamaicans.com invites college students, recent graduates, and aspiring professionals to join one of the Caribbean’s most visited and dynamic websites as an intern for 2013!

Jamaica Year in Review 2012
2012 was an active year for Jamaica, marked events that included the election of a new Prime Minister, the spectacular performance of Jamaican athletes at the 2012 London Olympiad, and a year-long celebration of the nation's 50th anniversary of independence from Britain. The year also saw Jamaica suffer major damage and devastation from Hurricane Sandy.

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending January 4th, 2013 Chilren In St.ann Aided By Thread Foundation  | Rush For Jamaicans Seeking Traffic Ticket Amnesty | Gay Rights Lawyer Says Newspaper Must Stop Using Homophobic Images | Police In Jamaica Arrest Fugitive From Caymans | Food For The Poor Helps To Boost Fleet Of Marine Police | Cabinet Referred By Contractor General For Criminal Prosecution | Rum Wars In Caribbean To Be Prolonged By New U.S. Budget | $340 Million Obtained Via Traffic Ticket Amnesty Program | Caribbean Carnival Fundraiser Honored In Leicester | Caribbean American Group In Alabama Hosts Event | Caribbean Design Tradeshow To Be Held In Bahamas | Education Secretary In UK Removes Jamaican From Curriculum | Jamaican Sprinter Involved In Vehicle Accident On Christmas Day | Jamaica Rugby Going Strong | Thwaites To Discuss Schoolboy Footballers Issue | Brazilian Coaches Fired By JFF

Jamaican Headlines News, Jamaican Diaspora News & Jamaican Sports Headlines for the week ending December 28th, 2012 Jamaican Fishermen Rescued After Three Weeks | $41 Million Expense For Jubilee Event Questioned | Government Employees Can't Add Foster Children To Health Plan | Jamaican Development Depends On Water Resource Management | Health Facilities In Trelawny To Receive Improvements | Triden Opens At Port Antonio After Five Years | As Bailey Takes Over, His Focus Is On "Proactive" Investigations | Jamaican Economy Doing Well In Critical Areas, Says Jackson  | UWI Professor Offers Presentation To D.c. Embassy | Jamaican-born Woman Cares For Homeless In Vancouver | Jamaican Homosexuals Go To U.S. Seeking Safer Life | Deportation Looms For Jamaican In Canada | James To Receive Caribbean Spirit Of Sport Award | Jamaican Striker Traded | Lyn Defends Commitment To Fund 2016 Olympic Training For Atkinson | Head Of Tivoli Gardens Football Club To Celebrate Changes