Our Stories: I Was an Emotional Wreck after His Death- Queen JoJo

In this installment of Our Stories, Jody-Ann “Queen JoJo” Beckford talks about the emotional stress she endured after her father’s death….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 […]

Buzzfeed Misses 2 Popular Jamaican Dishes on Its Ultimate Global Foodie List

In compiling its list of foods worth traveling the world to try, how did Buzzfeed miss the extremely popular Jamaican Jerk Chicken and the Jamaican Beef Patty. The omission is especially notable as there Jamaican Jerk Festivals are celebrated in many countries every year; the United States celebrates the tasty food annually in August. Few […]

Susan Strachan – putting passion into the cosmetic industry

With over 25 years’ experience in the beauty industry, Jamaica born, New Jersey based, licensed cosmetologist and salon owner Susan Strachan has upped the ante with a line of products designed to enhance body, skin and hair. It took years of devoted work, perfecting the many products she now sell but for her there is […]

Five Reasons to Protect Cockpit Country

Cockpit Country is a rugged, forested area of west-central Jamaica, rich in plants, animals, water and history. It is home to about 70,000 people, including the Leeward Maroons of Jamaica. The wet limestone forest of Cockpit Country is Jamaica’s largest remaining natural forest and a refuge for rare native species. Plans to mine for bauxite […]