Reggae Takes Centre Stage at the Launch of London’s Harlesden Music Walk
Harlesden’s deep-rooted connection to reggae music has been brought into sharp focus with the unveiling of commemorative paving stones honouring some of the most influential figures in the genre, including Jamaican legend Dennis Brown. The initiative, part of the wider Harlesden Bassline project, celebrates the area’s long-standing reputation as the “reggae capital of Britain”—a title […]
From Montego Bay to Commandant: How COL Mark Denton ‘Failed Forward’ Into History
In a history-making move, Jamaican-born Colonel Mark A. Denton will become the first Black person to lead the Corps of Cadets at Norwich University in its more than 200-year history. He will serve as the 57th Commandant of the Corps of Cadets and Vice President of Student Affairs, a dual role central to shaping student […]
Danni Washington Brings Art, Science and Culture Together with the Return of Art by the Sea
Award winning ocean advocate and science communicator Danni Washington is once again using creativity as a gateway to environmental awareness, as her Art by the Sea Festival returns to Miami Beach on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in observance of World Water Day. Set to take place at the Miami Beach Bandshell from 11:00 AM to […]
Miramar’s Afro-Carib Festival Caps Reggae Month 2026 with a Celebration of Caribbean Culture
The City of Miramar capped this year’s celebrations of Reggae Month in South Florida with the return of the Afro-Carib Festival on Saturday, February 28, at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater. Hosted by Miramar Commissioner Carson “Eddy” Edwards, the festival brought together a lineup of reggae, dancehall and soca performers for an evening that celebrated […]
Jamaicans.com Founder Xavier Murphy Among Speakers at TEDxMiramar 2026
Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy will be among the featured speakers at TEDxMiramar, scheduled for March 20, 2026, at the Miramar Cultural Center in Miramar, Florida. Murphy joins 12 speakers selected to present ideas and personal stories as part of this year’s event, themed “Elevate.” The evening programme, which runs from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM, […]
Afro-Caribbean Cuisine Takes Centre Stage at the 25th South Beach Wine & Food Festival
Afro-Caribbean cuisine took centre stage at the 25th anniversary of the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF), as chefs from across the Caribbean and its diaspora gathered in Miami Beach to showcase the flavours, traditions and cultural stories shaping contemporary global cuisine. Held from February 19–22, the renowned festival once again transformed […]
Celebrating Joy Spence: The Woman Behind One of Jamaica’s Greatest Exports
oy Spence stands as one of Jamaica’s most remarkable figures in science and industry. Over the course of a distinguished career at Appleton Estate, she has helped shape the global identity and reputation of Jamaican rum through a rare blend of scientific knowledge, intuition and craftsmanship. Her work has placed her among the most respected […]
Remembering Eugene Hyde: A Founding Architect of Jamaican Modernist Art
Eugene Hyde occupies a distinctive and enduring place in the development of modern Jamaican art. Working during a formative period in the island’s cultural history, Hyde was part of a small but influential group of artists who helped shape a professional, internationally engaged visual art movement in post-war Jamaica. Though often described as reserved in […]
Is Sunday Dinnah Still Sacred?
Jamaican Sunday dinnah (dinner) has always been more than just another meal. It is the Christmas of the week: a big, hearty spread that closes out the hustle of the week gone by and sets the stage for a brand-new one. Just as Christmas dinner gathers the entire family once a year, Sunday dinner gathered […]
5 Questions with Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis: A Caribbean Icon on Comedy, Culture and Garvey’s Ghost
Jamaicans.com recently sat down with cultural icon Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis, the beloved Jamaican actor, comedian, dub poet, writer and educator whose career has spanned more than four decades. Ellis reflected on his extraordinary journey in the creative arts and his role in the acclaimed Caribbean-Canadian series Garvey’s Ghost. For Ellis, comedy has never been merely […]