First Black Woman to Play on US Olympic Water Polo Team Has Roots in Jamaica
Ashleigh Johnson, 21 years of age and over six feet tall, is set to make history when she becomes the first black woman to play on the United States Olympic water polo team. Ashleigh was born in the U.S., but her mother Donna Johnson was born in Kingston spent her childhood in Duhaney Park with […]
Top U.S. Food Magazine Rates “Ting” Most Authentic Flavor of Its Kind
Bon Appetite, a top food and entertainment publication in the United States, has named “Ting,” Jamaica’s grapefruit soda as the most “authentic flavor of its kind” in the world. The magazine compared two Jamaican beverages – Ting and Bigga’s grapefruit flavors – with eight worldwide brands of non-alcoholic drinks. After conducting blind tests of over […]
Jamaican-born Attorney Marlon Hill Receives Leadership Award
Jamaican-born attorney Marlon Hill, who is based in Miami, Florida, received the Bill Colson Award at a ceremony to recognize Miami leaders. The Bill Colson Award is given in acknowledgment of consistent leadership in fostering community understanding and improving the quality of life for a broad section of the entire community. The award has been […]
Clarendon Live Highlights International Reggae Day
Central Jamaica’s monthly series, Clarendon Live; returns after a one month hiatus, with a strong showcase for International Reggae Day on Friday July 1. The first Friday live music series, which has become a staple on the Clarendon entertainment calendar, will return to its home venue at Fyahside Jerk and Bar in Toll Gate in […]
Day 180 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Travel to Tapioca Village for Some Real Relaxation
For those looking for a peaceful getaway, the Tapioca Village Retreat in Devon Pen, St. Mary, is the answer. This is an alternative to the resort experience, offering a real, rustic Jamaican venue that provides visitors with some “authentic” Jamaica in a safe and relaxing space. Located in a rural area, staff are happy to […]
