Jamaica’s Attorney General Says Flying Rainbow Flag at U.S. Embassy “Disrespectful” of Nation’s Laws
The United States Embassy in Jamaica hoisted the rainbow flag after the massacre that occurred at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, to show support for the victims who were targeted as members of the LGBT community. Forty-nine people at the nightclub were killed and dozens wounded in the worst terror attack in the U.S. […]
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt among Forbes Magazine Top-Paid Athletes in the World
The world’s fastest man, Jamaican sprint champion Usain Bolt, is among the 100 highest-pad athletes in the world with earnings totaling US$32.5 million. According to a survey by Forbes, it is estimated that Bolt earned $30 million in endorsements, plus another $2.5 million from his track achievements. Bolt is ranked in the Number 32 sport, […]
Rio Grande Rafting, Mo’Bay View, Coast St Elizabeth – 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 Rio Grande Rafting, Mo’Bay View, Coast St Elizabeth. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Rio Grande Rafting, Portland […]
Coney Island Reggae On The Boardwalk Sees Record Attendance On Opening Day
The first edition of Coney Island Reggae On The Boardwalk for 2016, presented by disc jockey and known reggae scholar Carter Van Pelt, saw estimated crowd of well over 1,000 individuals on June 12. The free outdoor event, held four times per summer near West 20th Street on the iconic wooden boardwalk at Coney Island, […]
Day 168 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take It Easy with a Drive through Kingston and St.Andrew
You don’t have to go for miles to enjoy a true Jamaican experience. It’s possible to visit several fascinating locations around Kingston in just about an hour. For example, on the way to the World Heritage Site of the Blue Mountains, you can stop for coffee and pastries and spend a day by a river, […]
Jamaican National Building Society Receives International Award
The Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) has been recognized with the Global Spirit of Relay Award by the American Cancer Society. Yulit Gordon, the executive director of the Jamaica Cancer Society, expressed gratitude to the JNBS for supporting the annual Relay for Life for the past 14 years. Yulit said that the team consistently delivered […]