Elaine Thompson Wins Women’s 200 Meter to secure Sprint Double
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson won the Women’s 200-meter Finals at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Thompson defeated her rival and the reigning World Champion Dafne Schippers of Netherlands, to win the gold in the race. Schippers took silver and leaned forward at the line in a bid to catch Thompson. Thompson was first out the blocks and […]
Bob Costas Under Fire for Bob Marley & Usain Bolt Comparison
NBC television host Bob Costas caused some controversy when he compared Jamaica’s Olympic sprint champion to the island’s legendary reggae artiste Bob Marley. Commenting on Bolt’s historic three-in-a-row gold medals in the 100-meter event, Costas said, “With apologies to all you reggae fans, I think Bolt has even outdistanced Marley.” His remarks brought immediate reaction […]
Jamaican Olypmic Hurdler Champion Omar McLeod Inspired by “Contagious” Performances of Countrymen
Omar McLeod of Jamaica became the first athlete from that country to win a gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles, having a flawless performance at the 2016 Rio Games. McLeod took first place with a time of 13.05 seconds. Commenting on his victory, McLeod cited the “contagious” winning performances of Jamaicans Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Usain […]
“The food and music!!!! ” – 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 the food and music!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you […]
5 Steps On How to Bear Witness to Tragedy
In the last few weeks, we have had the heartbreaking experience of repeatedly turning on our TVs to footage of slaughters—by the police, of the police, and most recently of revelers in France celebrating a national holiday. When we encounter our own personal tragedies, how do bear witness to them? How do we observe, acknowledge, […]
Shakira Martin’s Celebration of Life in Jamaica – August 25th, 2016
A Celebration of Life for former Miss Jamaica Universe, Shakira Martin will be held at The Boardwalk (across from Hellshire Beach) on August 25th, 2016. The celebration will begin at 6:00 pm and end at 8:00 pm. Shakira Martin won Miss Jamaica Universe 2011 and used her crown as a platform to raise awareness for […]
Miss Universe Jamaica 2015, Sharlene Radlein, Loses Crown – Issues a Statement
Sharlene Radlein, was received the title of Miss Universe Jamaica in 2015, has lost her crown as a result of a lawsuit she filed on July 20, 2016, in the Supreme Court. Karl Williams and Mark McDermoth, Miss Universe Jamaica managers, and Uzuri International Designs, the registered holder of the Miss Universe franchise, are subject […]
Fans Converge to Cheer on Bolt at Olympic Watch Parties Across North America
On August 14, the Jamaica Tourist Board sponsored a number of Olympic Watch Parties held in four U.S. markets including Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C. and in Toronto, Canada. Hundreds of Diaspora travel agents, Jamaican organizations and friends of Jamaica converged to cheer on Usain Bolt during the men’s 100-meter final […]
“Once A Month” Kicks Off August 27, 2016
Luther Mack Presents “ Once A Month” an event that caters to the insatiable thirst of fun lovers who are tired of the same old same old. “Once A Month”, kicks off on Saturday August 27,Th with a night dedicated to the music of the 90’s. Reggae songstress Nadine Sutherland and dancehall comedian Professor Nuts […]
Sunrise Airways on Final Approach for Jamaica
Haiti-based Sunrise Airways announced today that it has entered into the final phase of its application process toward initiating its first-ever flights to/from Jamaica. “Our journey to this point has been long, with some minor turbulence endured along the way, but I’m very pleased to say that we are now, indeed, on final approach to […]