Usain Bolt completes a historic 3rd Olympic sprint double with 200m victory
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt has further cemented what everyone already knew…that he is the fastest man alive. He won the gold in the men’s 200-meter final at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Bolt’s rival, Justin Gatlin, who won silver in the 100m final, only finished third in his semi-final and did not qualify for the race. Yohan Blake […]
“I laugh a lot in Jamaica” – 11 Questions with Marianna Farag a French-Egyptian Expat living in Jamaica
Marianna Farag is French-Egyptian and has been living in Jamaica for 2 years. She is the founder of Paint Jamaica. She launched the Paint Jamaica initiative in 2014 along with two Jamaican artists. She is very passionate about creative expression, especially in Jamaica’s inner cities. Marianna tells us about her experience as an Expat in […]
Five Brands of Curry Powder Popular with Jamaicans Face Recall
The Oriental Packing Company is recalling some of its Blue Mountain, Jamaica Choice, Ocho Rios, Oriental, and Grace brand curry powder products. Turmeric is a key ingredient of the curry powder, and it has been recalled on account of lead contamination. The recall applies to containers of these brands ranging from two ounces in size […]
Blue Hole Garden, The Blue Lagoon, Port Royal Coast Maiden Cay – This Week’s Picks for Best Jamaica Instagram Photos
Check out this week’s best photos of Jamaica and Jamaican culture on Instagram. Our favorites this week include images from Blue Hole Garden, The Blue Lagoon, Port Royal Coast Maiden Cay. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Blue […]
Day 231 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Have a Birding Adventure in Mandeville at Marshall’s Pen
Marshall’s Pen is 200-year-old home located in 300 acres of private nature reserve. A few birdwatching tours have permission to stay on the property, and it is definitely worthwhile. The property is a working ranch that was previously a coffee plantation. Birdwatchers have recorded more than 100 species of birds at this location. Once owned […]