Hellshire Beach Disappearing – Before and After Photos
Much of Hellshire Beach has disappeared, and now the vendors that contribute much to the unique ambiance of area and attract visitors find themselves located literally at the water’s edge instead of comfortably situated on an expanse of beautiful sand. In 2011, LIME funded a study to find solutions to the erosion occurring at Hellshire […]
Jamaican Cricketer Chris Gayle Receives Fine for “Sleazy” Comment to Female Reporter
Former West Indies team captain Chris Gayle must pay a fine for making inappropriate comments to a television reporter during a live interview at the Big Bash League Twenty20 match in Melbourne, Australia. Following a Melbourne Renegades victory over the Hobart Hurricanes, Gayle suggested to reporter Mel McLaughlin, that he and she go out for […]
“A big impact on the world.” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Chef Andre Sewell, “What is it about Jamaica or Jamaicans that makes you smile?” “I love that Jamaica, for such a small island, can make such a big impact on the world. Whenever I see other countries cheering on our athletes, doing our dances, singing […]
Day 6 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Go Fishing
The waters around Jamaica offer several kinds of fishing due to the varied underwater landscape. Some fish like shallow island edges, while others favor the coral reefs built up over centuries. Off Jamaica, you can experience regions that attract sports fishermen from all over the world. The northern waters offer a chance to catch mahi […]
Top 10 Reggae and Dancehall Songs For 2015
This listing is a snapshot reflection of the top dancehall and reggae tunes for 2015 as compiled by New York Tri-State top radio DJ’s and sound systems. I reached out to a cross section of the music media personalities including Clinton Lindsay, Foundation Radio, Chris, the Dubbmaster and DJ Roy of Irie Jam Radio, 98.5 […]
JCDC Calls for Visual Artists – Entries open for 2016 Competition & Exhibition
Person interested in entering the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Jamaica Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition have until Friday, January 15, 2016 to drop off their completed entry forms and artwork. Entries from Kingston & St. Andrew should be submitted to Shop 16, Kingston Mall, Orange Street, Kingston, Mondays to Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 […]
IRIE Jam Radio Donates Computer to Primary School in Jamaica
Christmas 2015 came early for hundreds of kids from the Freetown Primary School in Clarendon who received a brand new desktop computer courtesy of Queens based Irie Jam radio. Irie Jam’s Executive VP, Syntyche ‘Syn’ Clarke said she read about the school’s plight in the Gleaner. On a recent business trip to Kingston she made […]
Blondie Ras Productions Announces “Taste The Islands” Voted One Of The Top 10 Jamaican Diaspora News Stories Of 2015 By Jamaicans.com
Blondie Ras Productions is excited to announce that the national US public television broadcast of Caribbean cooking TV show “Taste the Islands” was voted one of the Top 10 Jamaican Diaspora news stories of 2015 by Jamaicans.com. Making the top 10 list of news stories on Jamaicans.com is a great honor and recognition of the […]
President Barack Obama: The Exhibition set to visit Miramar! January 14 – February 29, 2016
The City of Miramar is proud to present an exclusive photographic collective featuring President Barack Obama which has been specially selected by Chief White House Photographer and Director of the White House Photo Office, Pete Souza. The exhibition will be showcased in the Ansin Family Art Gallery located at the Miramar Cultural Center | Arts […]
