• Wed, 24 June 2026

Jamaican-Born Runner Close to Realizing 2016 Paralympic Dream

Alberto Campbell-Staines, a runner in Brisbane, Australia, has officially qualified for the Athletic (IPC) World Championships of the International Paralympic Committee. The competition is scheduled for October in Doha. Campbell-Staines, 22, is the first Jamaican-born athlete representing Australia at the IPC Worlds. The runner was adopted by Julie-Anne and Paul Staines of Brisbane at the […]

Talk Like A Local Jamaican When You Visit The Island – Jamaican Slang

Using our simple Jamaican Slang glossary, you can talk like a local and not sound like a tourist fresh off the tour bus or cruise ship. Here are 7 Jamaican slang words to use on your visit to Jamaica. Brawta n. (braw-tah) – A little extra with a purchase; getting something extra for free. After […]

Jamaican, Grace Jones to Rihanna, Miley, Lady Gaga and Madonna and Others: I Am Your Mother

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Legendary Jamaican-born performer Grace Jones  is widely acknowledged for making massive changes in the music industry during the 1970s and 1980s. In her new autobiography “I’ll Never Write My Memoirs“, Jones talks about her career, fame, and the influence she has had on many of today’s top pop stars, characterizing her impact as “mothering.” Jones […]

Surf legends Shaun Tomson, Rob Machado head the 30-Member Committee Comprised of Influential Members of the San Diego Community and the Surf Industry

The 2015 ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship presented by Challenged Athletes Foundation, Hurley, Stance and the City of San Diego has received a further boost following the creation of an official Honorary Committee comprised of influential members from the San Diego community and the Surf Industry. Chairman, Shaun Tomson, and Vice-Chairman, Rob Machado, both Surf […]