St. George’s Collge Football Player, Dominic James, Collapses During Match & Dies

Dominic James, the captain of the St. George College football team, collapsed on the field only minutes after the start of its match with Excelsior High School on September 20, 2016. He was taken to University Hospital of the West Indies where he died less than an hour later. Neville Bell, the coach of the […]
The 8 Best ‘Irie’ Beaches of Jamaica

Don’t we all love beach holidays to relax. Romantic dinners and cocktails at sunsets, meditations at Bonfire places and spotting colourful fish in the blue ocean, satisfy our souls. We also like little cozy bays with palms, long white sand beaches, rough rocks with tiny crabs and sunsets. Last but not least: beach parties are the […]
“The River!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS

Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you miss about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “The one thing I miss about Jamaica is the river.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. […]
Lockhart Sebastien Replaces Courtney Walsh as Selector

Lockhart Sebastien has been appointed as a selector for the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). Sebastien, who was an alternate selector for the last four years, replaces Courtney Walsh. Sebastien brings a tremendous amount of experience to the new post having served in several capacities from as far back as 1974. The Dominican has managed […]
Day 265 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Honor Jamaica’s Heritage at the Greenvale Railway Station

The Greenvale Railway Station in Manchester is no longer in use but has been designated a National Heritage Site for the excellent example it provides of Jamaica-Georgian timber construction. The two-story building has sash windows on the ground floor, which also features recessed-panel timber doors. There are two flights of timber staircases that lead up […]
Bay-C Dances out to ‘Bunx and Galang’ with Shady Squad

Newly solo, international chart topping artiste Bay-C, has now dabbled into the dance scene with a brand new collaboration with popular dance sect, Shady Squad. The track called ‘Bunx and Galang’ is written by Rey from Shady Squad and Bay-C and produced by Icon Music Group and Bay-C’s own Bombrush Records. When asked about the […]
Rasta Organization Holds Benefit Reggae Festival in Stockton, California on September 24th, 2016

JaHarvestFest is on Saturday, September 24 at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds in Stockton, CA. Featured bands include the legendary, Sly & Robbie with the Original Taxi Gang, Prezident Brown, Rankin Joe, Tosh 1, Earl Zero and more. The event will take place at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton, CA from 12:30pm […]
Memorial Exhibition at Consulate General of Jamaica Celebrating Life of Michael “Freestylee” Thompson, September 26th, 2016, New York

Michael “Freestylee” Thompson was a Jamaican visionary, activist and artist without borders. To celebrate his life, an exhibition of his work will be held at the Consulate General of Jamaica, beginning Monday, September 26, 2016. The installation will present 20 posters of his designs and remain on display for two weeks. We invite you to […]
Photo highlights JerkFest Toronto 2016

JerkFest Toronto was held on August 5-7, 2016 at Centennial Park. It was the 15th year of the event. Attendees sampled a wide range of jerk food like chicken, pork, rabbit and even alligator. Not only was there delicious food but patrons got to enjoy great music. Friday’s performance included Grammy nominee Joe, American Idol winner […]