The Story of Jamaica Town: How Jamaican Immigrants Shaped Limón, Costa Rica

Walking through the streets of Limón on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, you could be forgiven for thinking you had stepped into Kingston. The scent of jerk spices mingles with the salty sea breeze, reggae floats from shopfront radios, and conversations switch fluidly between Spanish and the rolling rhythms of patois. This is Jamaica Town, a […]

Young Jamaican Filmmaker Honored at Zanzibar International Film Festival in Tanzania

Jamaican filmmaker JP Williams was recognized at the 28th Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), held from June 25–29, 2025, in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Williams’ short film BLV had its African premiere at the festival, where he was also honored with the Chairman’s Award for ZIFF 2025 and a special jury award for outstanding short film. In addition to […]