Jamaica Rugby Team to Participate In North America Competition
What is being dubbed the “Americas Cup” version of Rugby, three teams from the region will play in round robin competition in the USA and Canada. The Jamaica, United States and Canada will take part in a new round-robin rugby competition in Philadelphia and Toronto in July and September. “This is a very significant initiative […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Jamaican American rapper Heavy D (Dwight Myers)
Jamaican American rapper Heavy D was born Dwight Errington Myers on May 24, 1967, in Mandeville, Jamaica. He was raised by his parents Eulahlee Myers, a nurse, and Clifford Vincent Myers, a tech. When he was 4, his parents moved from Jamaica to the Bronx, New York. He was the former leader of the hip […]
Jamaican Fathers Can No Longer Hide, Name to Appear on Birth Certificates
The Jamaican Government will be making it mandatory for fathers’ names to appear on birth certificates. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, made the announcement about the plan at the official launching of the ‘Good Health Begins at Home’ initiative developed by the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA). The minister stated that any attempt to promote […]
Day 145 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Sample Rum on the Appleton Estate
The Appleton Estate Rum Tour prides itself on allowing visitors to experience the rum-making process while learning about Jamaican history and culture. Since 1749, the estate has been the location of the Appleton Distillary. The tour reveals how juice is extracted from sugarcane and Appleton’s special distillation process. Visitors have the opportunity to taste molasses, […]