Interesting Facts About The Jamaican Almond

Like a fair portion of fruits that grow on the island, the Jamaican almond is special. It is a rare variety that grows in abundance, along the sea shore and provides shade. Many of us do not realize that almond is a fruit and not a nut. It is believed that almonds originated in China […]

Florida Department of Education Features Jamaican-American Chef Giving Back

Chef Michelle Jones followed her passion for cooking to Florida’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program, which helped her earn a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts and management at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. VR helps individuals with disabilities prepare for employment. Michelle, who has a cognitive disorder and learning disabilities, is a single mother and […]

Best of Jamaica in Washington DC 2017 Winners

The results are in from our 2017  “Best of Jamaica in Washington DC” survey conducted by our editors. What is the best Jamaican restaurant in Washington DC? This and many other questions about Jamaican culture in Washington DC  are answered in the 2017  “Best of Jamaica in Washington DC ” results. Are you a winner? […]

5 Things You Never Knew About Rupee

Rupert Clarke, best known by his stage name Rupee, is a soca musician from Barbados. He has had so many hit soca singles. Rupee won Road March titles at carnivals in Barbados, New York City, Miami, Boston, and Toronto. His biggest international hit “Tempted to Touch“, enjoyed over two years of international club play, spreading […]