Jamaican Coaches South Florida Football Team to Historic Win
Jamaican Roger Harriott, the coach of the St. Aquinas football (American style football) team, led his players to place in football history. The team won its third consecutive Class 7A state championship, defeating the Tampa Plant with a score of 45 to 6. The Raiders, who had a 12-2 season, had to punt on their […]
Our Stories: Sasique opens up about custody battle for her daughter
In this installment of Our Stories, Jamaican sinjay, Sasique talks about a custody battle for her first child….For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image is not far from the truth, if the […]
Botswana – Jamaicans Tell Their Travel Stories
BOTSWANA In July 2014, we visited Botswana to go on a safari in Chobe National Park. This visit was part of an itinerary that covered other African countries. A safari trip to Chobe National Park was early in the morning before breakfast when the animals were getting up. It was cool, quiet and peaceful. A […]
No Evidence of Plastic in Rice
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says there is no evidence of plastic in the samples of rice tested by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ). “The BSJ was provided with samples… and, so far, I can assure the people of Jamaica that there is absolutely no evidence of any contamination […]
Chronixx Announces His 2017 North American Tour & Title of Debut Album
Jamaican roots artist Chronixx, a pioneering force in the contemporary reggae movement, is proud to announce his biggest tour to date and his debut album title, both named Chronology. This year alone, Chronixx & Zincfence Redemption Band headlined tours in Africa, Japan, Europe and North America and rocked major festival shows like Coachella (USA), Austin […]
Day 349 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Retreat into the Grand Ridge View and Bamboo Grove Campsites
For those who are ready to get away from urban bustle, this weekend adventure in the Blue Mountain Wilderness takes you 500 meters above sea level to an environment marked by panoramic views and a serene and meditative atmosphere. A hike of just one mile from the closest community, the Retreat offers traditional Jamaican comfort […]
Dowlin Added To Selection Panel For WICB
Former Test and West Indies cricketer, Travis Dowlin is the latest addition to the selection panel of the West Indies Cricket Board. He will start official duties, January 1, 2017. Dowlin represented Guyana from 1997 to 2011. During that time, he played 85 first-class matches scoring 4,013 runs at an average of 30.7; 57 List […]
Devon Matthews Goes Against The Grain- Challenges The Norm With Massive Release Featuring Ella Andall
His father’s passing a few months ago could have been reason enough for entertainer, Devon Matthews to bury himself and forget the world around him. So close was he to his dad, Selwyn Matthews that his world seemed to have suddenly fallen apart when the man who had given him life, had made his departure […]
Airbnb and Jamaica Sign Tourism Agreement
Today in Jamaica, the Jamaica Tourist Board and Airbnb signed a major agreement to promote tourism to the island, highlight the country’s unique history and culture, and position Airbnb for continued growth in this world class tourist destination. This is Airbnb’s second major partnership agreement in the Caribbean. “Jamaica has so much to offer travelers […]
