Jamaica Makes Forbes List of Cheapest Travel Destinations for 2019

Every year, Forbes Magazine compiles a list of choices for an inexpensive travel destination. For 2019, travel experts share their favorite places to go on a budget and the best ways to see these places, with recommendations for affordable hotels, bargain eateries, and even money-saving ways to visit more expensive destinations. Jamaica, selected by freelance […]

Jamaica Makes List of 25 Best Caribbean Beaches to Visit in 2019

Ranked at 23 on the Caribbean Journal’s list of the 25 best beaches to visit in the Caribbean in 2019 is Jamaica’s Seven Mile Beach in Negril, The beach is described as “funky,” “bohemian“ and “a party.” Called the ultimate beach in Jamaica, Caribbean Journal characterizes it as “bold, beautiful, and bustling,” complete with beach […]

On this day in Jamaican History: Clive Tennors of “Ride Yuh Donkey” fame was born

On January 15, Albert “Clive” George Murphy, better known as “Clive Tennors” was born in St. Mary, Jamaica. Murphy is the co-founder of his ska rock steady reggae harmony vocal group The Tennors, which was established 52 years ago, The Tennors became one of the best groups in Jamaica, and their consistently outstanding performance earned […]

On This Day in Jamaican History: King Yellowman was born

On January 15, 1956, reggae and dancehall musician, songwriter, and deejay William Foster, who is better known by his stage name Yellowman, was born in Kingston, Jamaica. The artist had a hard start in life, being abandoned by his parents and growing up in the Maxfield Children’s Home and the Alpha Boys School in Kingston. […]