Team Jamaica – 2015 IAAF World Championships – Day 6 morning/afternoon session
Day 6 started out very positively for Team Jamaica after Fedrick Dacres easily qualified for the next round of the men’s discus throw with a 65.77 meter throw which was the best of both qualification groups. Let us hope Dacres can keep up the impressive showing in Beijing and bring home another medal for his […]
Rain Fall on Zinc Roof, Golden Eye Oracabessa, The Blue Mountain- This Week’s Picks for Best Jamaica Instagram Photos
Check out this week’s best photos of Jamaica and Jamaican culture on Instagram. Our favorites this week include images from The Blue Mountain in Portland, Sound of Rain Fall on Zinc Roof and Golden Eye Resort in Oracabessa at St.Mary, Jamaica. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the […]
The Pride Inside Humility – Jamaican-American, Robin Mahfood, CEO of Food for the Poor
Our pride is a double edged sword. On the upside, West Indians have the type of pride that galvanizes us around sports and pageantry, brings us to America to make better lives for our families, and makes us yearn for more education and increased assets. On the downside, we also have the type of pride […]
Fashion: Weekend Casual
Strawberry Hill. The name of this luxury resort and spa nestled deep in the hills of St. Andrew, Jamaica intrigues you just enough to make you want to Google it. The panoramic views of the famous Blue Mountains and the Kingston city lights far below are breathtaking. After a short hike up a winding path through some […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Emperor Haile Selassie Death
Emperor Haile Selassie I died on August 27th, 1975 at the age of 83 in Ethiopia. Selassie was the last emperor in the 3,000-year-old Ethiopian monarchy and ruled for half a century before he was deposed by military coup. He led Ethiopia through some of the nation’s darkest times. No funeral service was held for […]
Christopher Martin Drops Official Music Video for “I’m a Big Deal”
Jamaican singer Christopher Martin drops his brand new video for “I’m A Big Deal,” off his latest EP Steppin Razor and the chart-topping compilation Reggae Gold 2015. The video, which was shot in Martin’s native country and directed by Ruption for RD Studios, premiered on OkayPlayer’s LargeUp who says it has a “carefree, youth-friendly vibe” […]
Jamaica Hails The King of Sprint
After retaining his world title in the men’s 100m, Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt continued his dominance by capturing his fourth world title over 200m at the 15th IAAF World Championships now underway. He becomes the first man to win four consecutive gold medals in this event. The Honourable Dr. Wykeham McNeill, Minister of Tourism […]
Jamaica College Old Boys Association of New York to Mark 25th Anniversary with New York City Gala, October 3rd, 2015
Celebrating 25 years of service, the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of New York Inc. will host its Silver Anniversary Banquet, Saturday October 3, 2015. The gala will be hosted at the LaGuardia Plaza Hotel, Queens, New York with a 7:30 pm start. In keeping with JCOBA-NY’s expansive view of its mission, the event is […]