63 Jamaican Athletes Headed to 2016 Rio Olympics Lead by Bolt and Fraser-Pryce – Complete List

A total of 63 Jamaican athletes are preparing to travel to Rio de Janeiro to participate in the 31st Olympic Games, which are scheduled from August 5 to August 21, 2016. The total includes 34 women and 29 men, and 44 will be making their first Olympic appearances. Jamaica’s representation includes six-time Olympic champion Usain […]
She’s a Beauty Queen, Doctor, and Dancer – An interview with Miss Jamaica 2015, Dr. Sanetta Myrie

Dr. Sanetta Myrie got the attention of the world when she entered the Miss World Pageant with her gorgeous dreadlocks. She now hold the titles Miss World 3rd Runner Up 2015, Miss World Caribbean 2015, and Miss Jamaica World 2015. Dr. Myrie practices medicine at Mandeville Regional Hospital in Jamaica. Her other passions are dance, culture, […]
Stray Cat from Jamaica Now a Canadian Citizen – Over $100,000 paid to fly the cat to Canada

When Canadian Barbara Adhiya found a black cat on the grounds of the Moon Palace resort in Ocho Rios and realized it was sick and injured, her impulse was to get him the care he needed. She had no intention of adopting the feline, but after getting to know him better and seeing what a […]
First Responder Marlon Brown Saves Lives

Marlon Brown was caught in a traffic buildup, as he headed for work, in a taxi, on the Landovery main road in St Ann on March 1 this year. His first concern was about how the delay would affect his commute to St Ann’s Bay. A firefighter, based at the St Ann’s Bay fire station, […]
No land after 28-year loan, I need to sue for my money

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I loan my husband’s family over thirty thousand American dollars. They kept telling me that I would get land for the money. In fact up to last year they told me that the probate was just coming through for their father and that I would get the land soon. I have […]
Day 193 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Start Your Day the Jamaican Way

One of the best ways to get into the spirit of the island is to start your day with a typical Jamaican breakfast of ackee and saltfish. The dish consists of salt cod, ackee fruit, peppers, onions, tomatoes, hot scotch bonnet peppers and spices – all topped with bacon. You can also find vegetarian versions […]
Jamaican “Queen of the Birmingham Markets” Clarabell Tomlinson Dies at 76

Jamaican born Clarabell Tomlinson, known as the “Queen of the Birmingham Markets,” has died at the age of 76. The popular Tomlinson provided many people in this UK city with their first taste of Caribbean fruits and vegetables, which she sold at a market stall for 35 years. Her family is committed to carrying on […]