Jamaican Marissa Jones Wins Gold in Taekwon-Do at Africa Cup
The Jamaican female microweight taekwon-do athlete Marissa Jones scored a victory at the International Taekwon-Do Federation’s Africa Cup held in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. The Rising Sun Karate fighter beat all her rivals to attain the female black belt title. Competitors included women from Kenya, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Madagascar, South Sudan, Uganda, Djibuti, South Africa, Zimbabwe […]
Reggae Artist, Luciano’s US Visa Canceled
Law enforcement authorities in the United States canceled a visa for Jamaican reggae artiste Luciano. He was scheduled for a performance at the Philadelphia Jerk Festival on August 28, 2016, Luciano went on social media to tell the event’s promoters and his fans about the situation. According to his statement, he experienced what he called […]
Can India Learn from Jamaica’s Olympic Focus?
An article in the Hindustan Times, India has been advised to follow the lead of Jamaica in how it trains its athletes for participation in the Olympic Games. While India is proud of its silver medal winner in badminton PC Sindhu and bronze medal winner in wrestling Sakshi Malik, the two medals was what the […]
Hermitage Dam in Stony Hill, Frenchman’s Cove, Tensing Pen Resort – 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 Hermitage Dam in Stony Hill, Frenchman’s Cove, Tensing Pen Resort. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Hermitage Dam […]
Caribbean American Movers and Shakers Awards: A Celebration of Inclusion & Diversity
On August 12, 2016, the Caribbean American Movers and Shakers Awards officially announced the 2016 distinguished list of honorees. This year’s honorees are Trumpet Award Founder, Xernona Clayton; Civil Rights Legend, Congressman John Lewis; Deputy Chairman and CEO of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart; Founder of Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Roy […]
DANCEHALL STALWART MR. VEGAS ANNOUNCES FINAL ALBUM
Jamaican music superstar, Mr. Vegas, has officially declared the forthcoming project, This Is Dancehall, his final dancehall album. The highly anticipated set is scheduled to be released September 23rd on the artist’s own MV Music record label and distributed worldwide by VP Associated Labels (VPAL). Mr. Vegas, who celebrates his 20th anniversary in entertainment next […]
Bay-C Tops MTv Chart in Germany with ‘Rude Gyal Swing’ Single
Less than a year after embarking on a seemingly arduous task of rebranding his artiste persona as a solo act; Bay-C, formerly of super group T.O.K, has hit the proverbial jackpot on the International scene. The artiste has seen his collaboration ‘Rude Gyal Swing’ with African Pop artiste Treesha hit number one on the MTV […]
Day 245 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Escape to the Rustic Bloomfield Guest House and Banquet Hall
The Bloomfield Guest House is the perfect escape in Mandeville for those who love natural settings and spacious accommodation. Frequented by locals and tourists alike, it also features a restaurant, bar and grill on a large expanse of unspoiled grounds. Here you can enjoy great views of the island’s coast, as gentle breezes bring a […]
Walsh Takes on Specialist Bowling Coach Assignment for Bangladesh
West Indies fast bowling icon, Courtney Walsh has accepted an offer to be the Specialist Bowling Coach for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for three years, beginning September 1 this year. Walsh, who is completing the Level III coaches course will undertake his first international coaching stint at this level. Walsh completes his assignment as […]
#MBCGoesLive Offers Big Rebranding Approach for Miami Broward Carnival
Miami Broward Carnival(MBC) and MasLife365 hosted the #MBCGoesLive Soiree at the Betsy Hotel to officially unveil the new wwwMiamiBrowardCarnival.com website. The sunset rooftop reception was the perfect backdrop for the reveal of the fresh new site. Miami Broward Carnival attracts up to 60,000 visitors yearly. Held on Columbus Day weekend, Miami Carnival has contributed the […]
