Usain Bolt Wins 100-Meter Gold Medal in Rio
Jamaican sprint champion and world’s fastest man took the gold medal in the 100-meter competition at the 2016 Rio Olympics, defeating Justin Gatlin of the United States and becoming the first man to win this event at three consecutive Olympic Games. Bolt won 100-meter gold in Beijing in 2008 and in London in 2012. Bolt […]
“It is so beautiful!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you love about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love Jamaica because it is so beautiful!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you […]
How athletes of Jamaican descent can represent Jamaica in the Olympics
I am Catherine Kerr, the mother of Jamaican Olympic skier Errol Kerr. Errol represented Jamaica in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, finishing 9th in skiercross. I am an American, and Errol’s father is Jamaican. Many of you may be asking how can your child of Jamaican descent represent Jamaica in the Olympics. Here is a […]
VIDEO – Jamaica’s New Olympic Sprint Champion: Elaine Thompson
Elaine Thompson is Jamaica’s newest sprint champion, defeating her teammate and training partner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in the 100-meter final at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Fraser-Pryce was attempting to win a third straight title in the 100-meter competition, but Thompson won the gold with a time of 10.71 seconds. Fraser-Pryce took third place and […]
Jamaican Living Legends Play Broward Concert Labor Day Weekend
On Labor Day weekend Sunday September 4 at 7pm, Rootz of Music Inc., will present its 2nd Annual fundraiser musical extravaganza “American Roots of Jamaican Music: The Legacy” at the Amaturo Theater of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. The show chronicles the development of popular songs that were the foundation […]
Day 227 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – An All-Inclusive Sun Spot: Sunscape Cove
For visitors to Montego Bay, Sunscape Cove offers a boutique atmosphere in accommodations inspired by colonial villa-style architecture. The grounds of the property are plantation-like and quiet, a welcome oasis away from tourist bustle. The resort includes four pools, five restaurants, several bars and a 24-hour cafe. Also feature is a state-of-the-art water park, fitness […]
