Alia Atkinson Wins Third World Title with Gold Medal in 100-Meter Breaststroke

Jamaican swim sensation Alia Atkinson, 30, has won her third consecutive world title in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke. With the win, Atkinson made history by becoming the first swimmer to win three consecutive World Championship gold medals in the event. A double world record holder, The swimmer tied the world record in the event twice, […]

Top 7 Must Eat Jamaican Candies. Have You Eaten Them All?

For people of other cultures, candy denotes bite-sized sweets that come nicely packaged. This form of sweet can be eaten all day, every day and if we’re not careful, promotes tooth decay. Desserts, on the other hand, are usually eaten after a meal. There are certain ‘sweet treats’ that are loved by Jamaicans, old and […]

New Jamaican Restaurant Opens in Mount Vernon

The Jungle Restaurant, a new Jamaican eatery, has opened in Mount Vernon, co-owned by chef Duran Foxton, who grew up in an area of West Kingston, Jamaica, known as Jungle. Co-owner Tahira Foxton, Duran’s wife and a native of Mount Vernon, said the restaurant is a passion of her husband’s. According to Tahira, Duran has […]