Photo courtesy: jamaicans.com, Sean Bailey By Stephanie Korney | jamaicans.com Jamaica’s champion runner, Sean Bailey, 26, announced his engagement to his long-time girlfriend Denae McFarlane after proposing to her on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024. He shared the information on Instagram, posting, “She said yes!” The momentous engagement comes at the same time as the […]
By Tameka Heath-Harding | jamaicans.com At just seven years old, Ashton O’Kola is already a name to remember in the golfing world. Born to Jamaican parents, O’Kola, who turns eight on April 5, has made significant waves in the sport, participating in tournaments across the globe. His early start in golf at the tender age […]
By Sheena Forde-Craigg | January 10, 2024 | BGIS Developing Barbados’ sports and culture sectors was the focal point of discussion between the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Barbados, Yanet Cárdenas, and Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith. The discussion took place today during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s […]
Photos Courtesy: CARAH awards The CARAH Awards is presented by the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), the leading Caribbean-American advocacy organization responsible for securing the Presidential Proclamation of June as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The prestigious honors recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Caribbean leaders in various fields while celebrating Caribbean pride and the great […]
By jamaicans.com | October 30, 2023 American journalist Graham Bensinger has renewed the debate about the superior abilities of Jamaican athletes including the world’s fastest man alive, Usain Bolt. The journalist recently shared on Tik Tok a preview of an interview he did with Victor Conte, founder and president of the Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative (BALCO), […]
Photos courtesy of Karen Fuchs The Reggae Marathon, for many, is the most transfixing event on the semi-professional running calendar. Urban marathons, such as the New York and London Marathon, force runners through blocks and boroughs of densely packed buildings and labyrinthian streets. “The magic moments of Jamaica, of running in Negril, involve having the […]
The Soufriere Regional Development Foundation (SRDF), in partnership with the office of the Member of Parliament for Soufriere / Fond St Jacques have recognized the 2023 Blackheart football champions Soufriere United. Among the activities planned was a motorcade and recognition ceremony.
By Jamaicans.com | September 26, 2023 Jamaican sprint superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has confirmed that the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 will be her last. A recent silver and bronze medal winner at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Fraser-Pryce also suffered a muscle injury at the competition and was taken to a hospital. While the injury […]
Editorial credit: ATGImages / Shutterstock.com Good day and many thanks for your interest in this week’s Caribbean Business Report. The Caribbean Premier League is getting into the playoffs stage with the Jamaica Tallawahs finding their way into the mix courtesy the Saint Lucia Kings. The loss by the Kings was a disappointment on the cusp […]
Editorial credit: Shahjehan / Shutterstock.com By Stephanie Korney Jamaica’s multi-Olympic champion and sprint legend Usain Bolt is featured on a new value note issued by collectibles firm Top Legends. Value notes from Top Legends, which are copy-protected, provide unique collectible items that combine artistic quality, authentic designs, and sophisticated safety features in an item that recognizes the […]