The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival launches 20th anniversary with a 20-hour sale
The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary on Sunday, November 13th, at Miramar Regional Park in Miramar, Florida. To kick off a host of activities to celebrate this milestone, patrons will have the opportunity to get tickets to the festival for only Twenty Dollars for 20 hours on Friday, October 9th, […]
Jamaican-Born Actor Damian Thompson Shines in Netflix Hit Show “Wedding Season”
In a refreshing turn of events, a Jamaican in a film will be played by an actual Jamaican-born actor who will not need to rely on a fake accent to make his ethnicity known. Damian Thompson, who will play the role of “James” in the Netflix hit “Wedding Season,” was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and […]
“Jamaican Patois Day” Declared With 24 Hour Challenge #PatoisDay
Jamaicans.com declared September 8th, 2022 the first Jamaican “Patois Day” as a tribute to Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley, a poet, folklorist, writer, and educator. It is the day after Miss Lou’s birthday which is celebrated worldwide as “Miss Lou Day”. The intent of Jamaican “Patois Day” is to continue the celebrations as Miss Lou was […]
Jonkanoo Featured for the First Time in the New York City West Indian Parade
The huge West Indian Day parade returned to New York City’s celebration for the first time since it was canceled for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade brought its expected glory of music, food, and a colorful display of culture. On September 5, 2022, thousands of people lined the Eastern Parkway in […]
