Police shootings of young black men prompts Bahamas to Issue Travel Advisory for U.S. – Is Jamaica Next?
The recent shootings in the United States have prompted the Bahamas to issue a travel advisory for the U.S. In the advisory, the nation’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted the heightened tensions in some American cities arising from recent shootings of young African American men by police. The Ministry is advising all Bahamians traveling to […]
Jamaican Born Woman Attains World’s Highest Score in Law Exam
Jo-Anne Jackson-Stephens, a Jamaican born associate attorney at Higgs & Johnson in the Cayman Islands, has received a Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners *STEP) excellence award in recognition of attaining the highest mark in the world on the Company Law and Practice examination. She has worked at Higgs & Johnson since October 2015 and […]
“Nuh Where Better!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you miss about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love Jamaica because nuh where better than yard.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If […]
Can Usain Bolt Recover in Time for Rio? 5 things to know about your Hamstring.
Jamaica’s Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt pulled out of the Jamaican Olympic track-and-field trials due to a hamstring injury, but he hopes to receive an exemption that will allow him to join the national team for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Bolt was diagnosed with a Grade-1 hamstring tear by a team physician. He […]
Day 192 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Entertainment and Endangered Species: Konoko Falls and Parks
There are many attractions in St. Ann, but Konoko Falls and Parks is becoming a one of the parish’s favorite “secrets.” Popular with cruise ship passengers, the attraction, which was formerly called Coyaba Gardens, is located in the hills of Shaw Park. It features an 80-foot waterfall and lush tropical vegetation. The environment provides a […]
