Court Dismisses Jamaican Model’s Lawsuit against Donald Trump Fashion Agency
Alexia Palmer, a Jamaican model who brought charges against a modeling agency owned by Donald Trump, said she “felt like a slave” while working there, but her case was dismissed via an order signed by Analisa Torres, a United States District judge. According to the judge, Palmer failed to “exhaust the administrative procedures” before filing […]
Remembering Jimmy Riley
Martin James Ziggy Norman Riley affectionately known as Jimmy Riley died on Wednesday, March 23rd after a long battle with cancer while undergoing treatment in New York. The singer who is the father of singing sensation Tarrus Riley was born on May 22, 1947 in Jones Town, Jamaica. Jimmy Riley started singing in the early […]
How Much Is Your Life Worth?
As we enter the Easter period, many Jamaicans celebrate the important Christian holiday in which they remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a time for reflection on how the sacrifice that was made thousands of years ago still impacts the lives of many persons today. Although we may not readily list […]
Shaggy’s Foundation Makes $55 Million Donation to Children’s Hospital
The Bustamante Hospital for Children received a donation of $55 million from the Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation. The funds are the result of the Shaggy and Friends Concert at Kings House in January 2016. Bustamante’s chairman, Kenneth Benjamin, stated that the biennial concerts have allowed the hospital to purchase over 450 pieces of medical […]
Jamaican Wins Commonwealth Caribbean/American Young Person of the Year Award
Jamaica’s Shamoy Hajare was named 2016’s Commonwealth Caribbean/American Young Person of the Year. Hajare founded the Jamaica School for Social Entrepreneurship (JSSE). she was named regional winner of the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work on March 17, 2016, in London. A mandate of the JSSE is to help organizations headed by young […]
Portland Sunshine, Negril Seaview, Whiptail Stingray – 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 Portland Sunshine, Negril Seaview, Whiptail Stingray. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Beautiful Sun Shine, Portland by @funforlouis Beautiful […]
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Announces Final Artist Lineup For Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise Set for November 2016
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley has announced the full lineup for the 3rd Annual Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise, set for November 2016. Newly announced include Beenie Man, Chronixx & Zincfence Redemption, Jah Cure, Marcia Griffiths, Sanchez, and Bunji Garlin. They join Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Toots and The Maytals, Steel Pulse, Sean […]
Day 84 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Get in Touch with Reggae’s Heritage & Where Bob Marley grew up
This area in St. Andrew is where reggae legend Bob Marley learned how to play the guitar, and it was here that he co-wrote “No Woman No Cry” with Vincent “Tata” Ford, the song that recalls their experiences growing up here. Marley’s “Natty Dread” describes his many travels from First Street to Seventh Street, and […]
Jamaican Kayaker becomes the brand Ambassador for multi million Aquatic Center
The London born sportsman who will be representing Jamaica in Sprint Kayaking has now been appointed core brand ambassador for the multi million Aquatic Center in downtown Jamaica, West Indies. Also known as ‘The Jamaican Kayaksman’ Tony has been competing internationally including, London, Spain, Ireland and Atlanta in the next few months. Over the past […]
Yanique ‘Curvy Diva’ Barrett discovers fake Instagram page
Earlier this week, Yanique ‘The Curvy Diva’ Barrett discovered that unscrupulous persons have been imitating her on Instagram with the intention of soliciting money from unsuspecting promoters and fans. Yanique is now issuing a public warning of this fake Instagram profile created to solicit PayPal deposits for promotion. ”My team and I discovered the page […]
