Jamaica Dominates CARIFTA Games Again
On the final day of the 45th CARIFTA Games in Grenada, Jamaica once again dominated the competition by winning a total of 86 medals, equaling the performance of 2015. Jamaica carried away 42 gold, 28 silver, and 16 bronze medals. Of the many outstanding achievements of Jamaica’s athletes, one of the stand-outs was that of […]
Jimmy Riley, joins Slim Smith and Lloyd Charmer in Uniques Heaven
As a young music collector and undergraduate student-journalist in the 1980s, I was introduced to lover’s rock singer Jimmy Riley via his big hits “Love and Devotion” and “My Woman’s Love,” produced by Sly and Robbie on their Taxi label. Love and Devotion was personal to me because the lyrics expressed what I was experiencing […]
What People Are Saying About Jamaicans.com
I have just found your site ( as a result of helping my daughter with her homework on Reggae Music) and I have been listening to the history of reggae and the various sub sections. I am thoroughly enjoying it. I am a Jamaican living in London England from a child. I feel extremely proud […]
This day in Jamaican History – The National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica
On March 29, 2012, the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a performance at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing arts in New York. The company has been performing for 50 years. One of the premier dance companies in the Caribbean, the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) blends the folklore, […]
8 Things Adventurers Can Do In Jamaica
Skip ordinary, mundane trips and add a little excitement with your own customized adventure in Jamaica. If there is that one thing you’ve always wanted to do but haven’t, the opportunity waits to challenge yourself right here in Jamaica. From exploring the country-side, to engaging in adrenaline-pumping acts, to basking in beautiful sceneries, there are […]
Day 89 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Hike Up Heron Hill
Known now as Heron Hill, this is the site of the tomb of Captain Alexander Woodburn Heron, one of the largest landowners in Jamaica in the 19th century. He had many plantations on the island, including Wigton, Williamsfield, Kendal, Glasgow, Chudleigh, and Mile Gully. Legend has it that the Captain wanted to be buried at […]
Top Dancehall Artist Raytid Premieres Red-Hot ‘Dutty Shake’ Video Online
There is no question that Dancehall is bubbling right now! At the forefront of the movement are those tunes that make the crowd go wild….the kind of tunes that the DJ must pull up several times to keep the crowd pleased. Well, “Dutty Shake” is that tune and has been that tune since the fall. […]
Traveling Miles British Dependency Performs in West Africa
British Dependency has been accumulating miles and gaining traction since they released their debut album Finding Wisdom in 2013. From the Caribbean to Canada and the United States, they have made the British Isle of Anguilla proud with their reggae tinged lyrics and spellbinding stage presence. But though they have traveled extensively, from early on […]
Western Union/Grace Kennedy Remittance Services To Sponsor True Blue Weekend All Girls Alumni Penalty Kick-off – April 2nd , 2016 , Miramar, Florida
Western Union/Grace Kennedy Remittance Services were named the exclusive sponsors of the 2016 True Blue All Girls Alumni Penalty Kick-off. The event is a part of the 12th Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup and True Blue Weekend on April 1st – 2nd , 2016. This is the 8th year Western Union/Grace Kennedy Remittance Services has sponsored […]
