Photo Highlights from Emancipation Day 2015 hosted by Friends of Jamaica in Atlanta

Friends of Jamaica in Atlanta Inc. hosted an Emancipation day fundraiser on August 1, 2015. The event featured music, poetry, skits, singing, dancing and a presentation on the Friends of Jamaica Atlanta mission.  Ms. Jewel Scott  Jamaica’s Honarary Consul  to Atlanta was a guest at the event.  The main guest speaker was author, Dr. Glen […]

“Being Jamaican is all about this hat!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS

Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Varon at the New York Jerk Festival, “Why do you love being Jamaican?”  – Photo by Jeana Lindo Being Jamaican is all about this hat! The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you would like to participate […]

Jamaican Singer/Songwriter, Kristine Alicia releases “Freedom Fighters” video

Jamaican-born Florida based Singer/Songwriter, Kristine Alicia, is set to premiere the official music video to her widely acclaimed single “Freedom Fighters” on the 18th of August, 2015 at a viewing party from 7:00pm at RED Cafe and Lounge, 2001 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL 33020. “Freedom Fighters” is the first single from her upcoming sophomore album […]

Reflections on 2015 Diaspora Conference “Day of Service”

The Day of Service aspect of the Conference was a great success, from the perspectives of both the Diaspora participants and the recipients in Jamaica. The 2015 Day of Service, a plan that encourages the diaspora delegates to engage in community programs during the conference, was an improvement on the program which was first introduced […]

Jamaica Ranks Fifth on List of 7 Nations Near Bankruptcy

Moody’s Investors’ Servicers has issued a list of countries that are either very close to bankruptcy or that have narrowly missed that circumstance. While Jamaica is on the list, it is the only nation given a “positive” outlook from Moody’s. Jamaica has a credit rating of Caa2, which is among the worst, but it represents […]

Top 10 Travel Tips to Make Jamaica Your Home Away from Home

The best way to get to know Jamaica is to meet the warm, friendly people. Whether it is in Kingston, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, the South Coast or Port Antonio, the best way to meet the people is to immerse oneself in the island’s daily life. From going to an all-night beach party, to […]