What Credit Bureaus are Doing in Jamaica
What credit bureaus are doing in Jamaica? Here is a glimpse of their activities. Financial institutions and other credit facilitating enterprises have access to the credit information of over 400,000 of their customers. These banks, credit unions, building societies, micro-financing companies, and even the Student Loan Bureau invariably check your borrowing history every time you […]
Prep School in Jamaica Refuses Entry to Boy Because of His Hairstyle
According to a story in the Jamaica Observer, Hopefield Preparatory School in St Andrew has refused entry to Zavier Assam, 3, because of the way his hair is groomed. Zavier was registered at the school, but his mother Dr. Penelope Amritt, reported that the vice-principal there decided not to admit her son for classes because […]
Team Jamaica Participates in Opening Ceremonies at 2016 Paralympics in Rio
Jamaica’s Paralympic Team, which includes athletes Alphanso Cunningham, Dana-Gaye Weller and Shane Hudson, is in Rio de Janeiro to participate in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games and was excited to join with other teams at the Opening Ceremonies. The team arrived in Rio on September 6 and was met by Jamaica’s Chef de Mission Javon […]
Sean Paul Tells UK Newspaper “’Drake and Bieber Do Dancehall But Don’t Credit Where It Came From”
Sean Paul helped to define dancehall ten years ago, and now the Jamaican artiste plans to take the genre back to its roots. His “Dutty Rock” album that was released in 2002 launched the dancehall genre into the mainstream of pop music. The popularity of dancehall dropped over time as some listeners objected to the […]
The Blue Cave Castle, Fishing at Port Antonio, Nanny Falls – 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 The Blue Cave Castle, Fishing at Port Antonio, Nanny Falls. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. The Blue […]
Our Stories: Ex-Prostitute Stages Play Inspired by His Abuse Story
Meet Kevin “Likkle Kev” Mullings …At the tender age of 13 years, he was raped by his uncle and forced onto the streets by his family. In a bid to stay alive, Kevin turned to prostitution, selling his body to every and anybody who was willing to offer the best price. But it wasn’t […]
Day 252 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Check Out the Crossroads of Jamaica at Half-Way Tree
Half-Way Tree is the capital of St. Andrew Parish and a town square where four major roads from the four cardinal directions meet going north to Constant Spring, east to Hope Gardens, south to Kingston, and west to Cockburn Pen. There was an actual tree here where the town developed, a cotton tree. The location […]
I AM JAMAICA ‘Edutainment’ by Dr Sue
It is here….’I am Jamaica’ – a must have for all Jamaicans – born, honorary or ‘wanna be!’ As with her previous releases, expect to be educated, entertained and inspired in a series of intimate gatherings where author and educator Dr Sue will present and sign her new book, I am Jamaica. The book is […]