CNN Ranks Jamaica Third among the Coolest Nationalities in the World
Television network CNN asked whether entire countries can be classified as “cool,” and the answer it came up with was “yes.” The network compiled a ranking of what it labels “the hippest peoples on the planet,” while acknowledging that every country believes it is the “coolest.” Nonetheless, CNN has gone on make its list, recognizing […]
Grammy Nominated Raging Fyah Launch Everlasting Kush
To most of the world, Jamaica has always been synonymous with reggae music or marijuana. Although both have deep roots planted in the beautiful island, until recently the reality of consuming and cultivating cannabis in Jamaica was a criminal offence. Although Jamaica’s strict laws have slowly eased, according to a recent Forbes article, in North […]
Regional Wellness Programme for Adolescents Launched: 94 Participants to Become Ambassadors of Healthy Lifestyle
The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has launched a regional wellness programme for adolescents, geared towards empowering and encouraging participants aged 10 to 15 years, to become ambassadors of healthy lifestyles through healthy diets, physical activity and screening. Labelled Camp HELPS-‘Healthy Eating Lifestyle Physical Activity and Screening’, the initiative was launched on Monday, July 10 […]
12 Things Only Jamaicans Who Live Far From Kingston Know
Despite the fact that we have been labeled as the “murder capital of the world”, the fact is that the vast majority of Jamaicans are hard-working, industrious people who get up every day and go to work and contribute positively to the development of the country. This is even more true for those persons who […]
NY Mayor and Lisa Hanna to compete in Jerk Festival Celebrity Challenge
Jamaica’s Former Minister of Culture and Miss World 1993 Ready for Culinary Challenge against NY Mayor Queens, NY – The organizers of Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival are excited about the potential contest between New York’s Mayor, Bill de Blasio and Jamaica’s former Miss World and Member of Parliament, Lisa Hanna. The two could meet in the […]
Jamaica Tourist Board Again Named Canada’s Favourite Tourist Board
The votes have been tallied, and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has again been named “Favourite Tourist Board in Canada” by Canadian travel agents in Baxter Travel Media’s annual Agents’ Choice Awards. This is the twelfth consecutive year that the JTB Canada team has received this honour. In his thank you letter to Canadian agents, […]
Jamaican Rugby U19 team to play the USA U19 team in Miramar Florida – July 15th, 2017
The Jamaican Rugby Under 19 team will face the USA Rugby Under 19 team at the 2017 RAN Men’s U19 & Women’s 10s International Rugby Tournament. The annual weeklong international competition will be held at the Vizcaya Park in the City of Miramar from July 15th, 2017 to July 22nd, 2017. The tournament will feature […]
