Chinese-Jamaican Follows Family History Trail to Hong Kong

Gaia Goffe of New York, her sister Tao Leigh Goffe, and her mother Judith Hugh-Goffe embarked on a journey to China looking for a greater understanding of her complex family history. Gaia Goffe was born in Britain, raised in the United States, and is of Chinese and Afro-Jamaican ancestry. Gaia and her sister, a university […]
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Ombre Hair Gets Gold Medal from Twitterverse

When Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce came out bearing the Jamaican flag during the Parade of Nations at the 2016 Rio Olympics, she blew up Twitter with her golden-green ombre hair style and ensured Jamaica a gold medal in fashion. Fraser-Pryce’s hair sported the colors of both the Jamaican and the Brazilian flags as she led her Jamaican […]
“Jamaica Mi Come From” – A Conversation with Musician, October Reign

Paul ‘October Reign’ Smith is a product of rural Jamaica with a global perspective on life and music. A born performer, he used to visualize himself in front of crowds from a young age in his dancing Superman briefs. His career has spanned over twenty years from first learning to play the piano at eight […]
Day 219 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Wade in the Waters at Walter Fletcher Beach

For a great beach experience in Montego Bay, try Walter Fletcher Beach, a sandy piece of paradise on one of the prettiest shorelines along the southern coast of Jamaica. This beach mixes natural beauty just off the beaten path, so there are fewer people than at some of the other area beaches. Families and groups […]
Festival Queen Grand Coronation for August 7th, 2016

The highly anticipated Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Grand Coronation will be held on Sunday, August 7 at the Independence Village, Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, starting at 7:00 p.m. and will see 13 talented and creative young ladies will compete for the coveted crown. The coronation is being held under the 2016 Emancipation and Independence theme, […]