Born of ‘wickedness’ and disaster – Kingston Featured in UK Guardian Newspaper’s “Story of Cities” Series
Coming in at Number 9 in the “Story of Cities” series published by the Guardian newspaper in the United Kingdom is Kingston, Jamaica, a city “born of ‘wickedness’ and disaster,” Beginning with the creation of Kingston as a new and regulated capital city following the 1692 earthquake that devastated Port Royal, the development of Kingston […]
Island Life, Winnifred Beach, Seasonal Guineps
Check out this week’s best photos of Jamaica and Jamaican culture on Instagram. Our favorites this week include images from Island Life, Winnifred Beach, Seasonal Guineps. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Summer Continues, Island Life by @itstoian Winnifred […]
5 Amazing Ways You Can Use Breadfruit
The world is finally ready to acknowledge what Jamaicans have known for decades – that the breadfruit is a natural food source that is both healthy and delicious. High in carbohydrates due to its starch content, the breadfruit is also very rich in antioxidants. It’s also a source of calcium, carotenoids, and dietary fibre, as […]
Day 91 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Sail the Sea to Floyd’s Pelican Bar
Located on a sandbar in the Caribbean Sea, Floyd’s can only be reached by boat. It is in Parottee Bay near Black River. Floyd, the owner, built the bar after having a dream about it. He transported wooden planks from shore and completed it in 2001 as a place to hang out with his friends […]
Reggae Superstar Jack Radics & R&b Heartthrob Christopher Williams Team up for Caribbean Mother’s Day Extravaganza, May 7th, 2016, Florida
WHAT: Caribbean Style Mother’s Day Concert promising Love & Laughter WHO: Soul/Pop & Reggae superstar Jack Radics, who hasn’t performed in South Florida in 20 years and R&B smooth sexy vocalist Christopher Williams, who also starred in the 1991 film “New Jack City”. Also performing will be Blak Diamond and Sons of Mystro for a […]
Battle on in Performing Arts National Championships, April 5th to April 29th, 2016, Kingston
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has dedicated the entire month of April to the Arts, hosting its annual Festival of the Performing Arts National Finals from April 5 to April 29. The highly anticipated Festival will see performers from across the island compete in Jamaica’s premier cultural showcase for a chance to take home […]