Air Jamaica Chronicles : Why the beloved Airline Still Lives Deep in the Hearts of Jamaicans
There are few Jamaican brands that evoke the kind of emotion, nostalgia and national pride that Air Jamaica still does decades after its closure. Mention the airline anywhere Jamaicans gather — Kingston, Toronto, London, New York, Fort Lauderdale — and the stories immediately begin to flow. People remember the warm accents at check-in, the ackee […]
Miami’s Best of the Best Music Fest Unveils 2026 Plans at Celebrity-Filled Press Launch
Widely regarded as one of North America’s premier Caribbean music and cultural festivals, Best of the Best Music Fest will return for its 19th annual staging over the Memorial Day Weekend in Downtown Miami on Sunday, May 24th. The 2026 staging is being presented by Grabba Leaf under the leadership of Michael (Mike) Robinson as […]
The Story Of Shashemene — Ethiopia’s “Little Jamaica”
For decades, a small town in southern Ethiopia has quietly become one of the most unique Jamaican communities outside the Caribbean. Known to many as “Little Jamaica,” the Rastafari settlement in Shashemene represents a remarkable story of repatriation, identity, faith, and cultural exchange between Jamaica and Africa. Located about 250 kilometres south of Addis Ababa, […]
Sylvia Wynter: The Jamaican Scholar Who Challenged the Meaning of Being Human
Few Caribbean intellectuals have reshaped global conversations on race, colonialism, and identity quite like the Honourable Sylvia Wynter, OJ. Writer, playwright, philosopher, and cultural theorist, Wynter’s work challenged long-standing Western ideas about who gets recognised as fully human and who does not. Over a career spanning literature, theatre, history, and critical theory, she became one […]
Jamaica Rises to 49th in Global Happiness Rankings, Second in the Caribbean
The World Happiness Report 2026 is out, and Jamaica’s latest ranking offers more than just a number. The country now sits 49th globally, firmly within the top third of the 147 countries ranked, and marks a notable jump from 73rd in 2025, pointing to a clear shift in how Jamaicans are assessing their quality of […]
Celebrating Xavier Murphy: Jamaicans.com Founder Reflects on 31 Years of Culture, Community and Connection
Today we take a moment to spotlight South Florida-based digital media pioneer Xavier Murphy, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica on April 18, 1968. Over the past three decades, Murphy has established himself as one of the early architects of the Jamaican online diaspora, using digital platforms to connect Jamaicans around the world long before […]
Jamaica Takes Over NBC’s Today Show in Multi-Day Cultural Showcase from Ocho Rios
Jamaica was placed firmly in the global spotlight as Today aired two special episodes from Ocho Rios, delivering a multi-day showcase of the island’s culture, music and cuisine to millions of viewers. Hosted by Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones, the broadcasts combined travel, entertainment and storytelling into an immersive look at Jamaica’s visitor experience—from […]
The Art and Ascent of Keddan Savage
In Jamaica, we often underestimate the impact of beautifying public spaces. It’s not just about aesthetics, but how thoughtfully designed environments can shape our well-being—and nowhere is this more evident than in Downtown Kingston’s evolving arts district. Through the work of Kingston Creative, once-decrepit buildings have been transformed into vibrant canvases, shifting not only the […]
Jamaican Schools Dominate AmeriCheer 2026 with Multiple Championship Wins
Jamaican teams delivered an exceptional showing at the 2026 AmeriCheer International Championships in Orlando, Florida, securing multiple first-place finishes across divisions and reinforcing the island’s growing strength in competitive cheerleading on the global stage. From primary to high school level—and even club teams—Jamaican athletes stood out among international competitors, with several teams returning home as […]
Meet Wayne Carnegie: Jamaican Animator, Educator and Cultural Storyteller
From Clarendon to contributing to major productions on Netflix, Wayne Carnegie a.k.a Drawtist has built a career in one of the world’s most competitive creative industries. With more than 15 years of experience in animation and a growing role in shaping future talent, his work sits at the intersection of global production and Jamaican creative […]