National Geographic Society Study Finds Small Farms in Jamaica Promote Biodiversity
Farmers in Jamaica’s John Crow Mountains grow, on average, 87 useful plant varieties, which include an unusually high number of foods, on a single plot of land, according to a study sponsored by the National Geographic Society Committee for Research and Exploration. It is difficult to tell, sometimes, where the lush forest lands end and […]
Rebel Salute Festival 2017 Launched in NY
Rebel Salute 2017 is the 23rd staging of the outdoor cultural extravaganza, the brainchild of international artist Patrick “Tony Rebel” Barrett. He revealed his vision for January 2017 at Milk River Bar & Lounge in Brooklyn and was more than ably assisted in delivering that message (in order of appearance) by the likes of Ras […]
Amazing Portland View, Highway Natural Drinks, Blue Hole – 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 Amazing Portland View, Highway Natural Drinks, Blue Hole. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Amazing View, Portland by […]
Day 329 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Encounter Ghosts at the Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle, now in ruins, was built by Lewis Hutchinson in St. Ann. Hutchinson was the earliest serial killer in Jamaica’s history. The castle is located in the Pedro district. It was named by its Scottish architect and built in the 1700s. Hutchinson, also known as the “Mad Master of Edinburgh Castle,” was born in […]
Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival Delivers Fun, November 13, 2016, Florida
As Jamaican pop star Shaggy delivered his final hit to close the 15th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, patrons headed home totally satiated from the day of feasting on an infinite variety delicious jerk foods, watching engaging cooking demos and competitions, and being thoroughly entertained-from the Cultural Stages to the Main Stage and everywhere in […]