CNN Anchor, Ashleigh Banfield, Criticized for Comments about Jamaica
Ashleigh Banfield, a news anchor at CNN, was strongly criticized among users of social media for her comments describing Jamaica as being an “extraordinarily violent place.” Banfield went on to say that it was “astounding” to think that a place many people view as paradise as being “an extraordinarily violent country with a remarkable murder […]
This day in Jamaican History: Christopher Columbus “set foot” on Jamaica
On this day on May 5th, 1494 Christopher Columbus “set foot” on Jamaica when he “claimed” it for Spain during his second voyage to the New World. The native Tainos called the island “Xaymaca”, the Spanish changed the name to “Jamaiqua” and eventually “Jamaica”‘. Columbus and the Spanish established plantations to supply their ships. Columbus […]
Jamaican Student Offered Three Scholarships Valued at US$150,000 to Pursue Chemical Engineering
Brandon Chin-Loy of The American International School of Kingston (AISK) has been offered three tertiary scholarships valued at more than US$150,000 to study chemical engineering and must now choose between the University of Pennsylvania, New York University Abu Dhabi, or McGill University in Canada. AISK is a Global Center for Excellence in Education and has […]
Jamaican Makes History: First to Win Women’s Sub-Zonal Chess Tournament
Deborah Richards-Porter, who is known as the Queen of Chess in the English-speaking Caribbean, is the first Jamaican in history to win the Women’s Sub-Zonal Chess tournament. Richards-Porter is a WIM, a Women’s International Chess Master. She won eight of nine games and played to a draw on one for a score of 8.5 points […]
Bloody Bay, White River in St Ann, Monkey Island – 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 Bloody Bay, White River in St Ann, Monkey Island. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Bloody Bay, Westmoreland […]
“Si di hipocrites dem a gallang deh” – Regrettable murders of the American missionaries
While I agree with many who have seen the recent CNN report on the deeply regrettable murders of the two American missionaries, that CNN has become almost a parallel reflection of Fox (unNews). The Banfield comment, in the way that it was delivered during that broadcast, is likely to cause a tourism and investment backlash […]
Day 126 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Love Your Lunch: Eat at Ibo Spice
In the 1960s, Beat Street was the heart of reggae and roots music. It currently offers this restaurant that provides very health cuisine that follows the strict Rasta dietary law. Try the fresh guava juice and vegetarian ital stew with plantains. Located on Orange Street in Kingston, the mission of this restaurant is to “grow […]
Jamaican Athletes Turn in Outstanding Performances at Penn Relays
The main competition at the annual Penn Relays was again between Jamaica and the United States, and Jamaicans did well. In the 4×100 Men’s World competition, Jamaica’s team of Jermaine Hamilton, Julian Foote, Rasheed Dwyer and Oshane Bailey defeated the U.S. men’s blue team. In the Women’s 4×100, the Jamaican team of Gayon Evans, Elaine […]
Leicester Fans Celebrate after Jamaican Wes Morgan Secures First Premier League Title
Leister’s soccer team won its first Premier League title in history after the second-place finisher played to a draw. Helping to secure the victory was Jamaica’s Wes Morgan, who transferred to the Leicester City Club in 2012. He was named captain of the team in 2013 and played almost 200 matches in all competitions, winning […]