A Jamaican in Siberia – Photo Essay
I am Robert Dixon, a Jamaican studying for my bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in Siberia. Here are some photos of my winter experience in Siberia. The weather is terrible this year with temperatures freezing to -40C below. Siberia is 2 to 3 days away from Moscow by train and 4 hours away by plane. […]
Romance on Jamaicans.com
The Jamaicans.com forum was developed in 1996 as interactive space for the website’s users to share information and network. Through the years, these forums developed into popular social cyber hubs, later growing into strong friendships and for a few lucky couples, true love. Murmurings of Cupid’s presence at the forums were hard to suppress. Those […]
An interview with the Hon. Pearnel Charles
The Honorable Pearnel Charles, Minister of Labor and Social Security visited Atlanta recently and was interviewed by Jamaicans.com senior writer/editor, Glen Laman. What brings you to Atlanta?I am here to look for one of my daughters who works as a medical doctor here. Can you explain how you became an honorary chieftain in Nigeria?It’s a […]
Motivation: The Fires Burning Within
Even with close-up shots, it is impossible to see the boiling cauldron of intensity that exists at the bobsled start. The steely resolve etched on the athletes’ faces and hidden behind their helmets foretells the tremendous power that only becomes apparent when they push the 650 pound sled with a little help from gravity and […]
Interview With Dr. Kwame Dawes, Poet, Scholar, Novelist
Dr. Kwame Senu Neville Dawes is the Distinguished Poet in Residence, former Louis Frye Scudder Professor of Liberal Arts (University of South Carolina). He is now Professor of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and editor-in-chief at Prairie Schooner magazine. He was born in Ghana but grew up in Jamaica where he attended Jamaica College […]
Cayman Book for Schools
Thirty copies of the popular book, Destination Cayman Islands, which showcases the Cayman Islands, are being donated to government schools and libraries across the country. The glossy hard-back publication is a detailed look at the history, culture and economy of the Cayman Islands. It comprises insightful contributions from many of Cayman’s prominent business figures, as […]
Working on yourself
By the time high school graduation rolled around, I was sick of studying. I had spent so many hours pouring over textbooks; I decided that I never wanted to see another one when I was done with school. I surmised that my goal to become an Army Officer would totally support my desire to stay […]
My New Car – An American Retiree in Jamaica
The art of buying a car in Montego Bay is not what I was used to in the U.S.A. First of all, there aren’t any new car dealers anywhere in town. If I did want to purchase a new car, I would have to travel to Kingston, about a 4 hour one-way drive. Not wanting […]
Interview With Jamaican Chef Nigel Spence
This month we interview Jamaican Chef Nigel Spence owner of the critically acclaimed New York restaurant Ripe Kitchen and Bar. Most recently, Chef Spence appeared on Throwdown with Bobby Flay where he emerged the victor in a jerk cook off against the Food Network star as well as on WCBS when he made a special […]
When a Jamaican Man Loves a Woman – A Valentine’s Day Special
Jamaican men candidly express what it is like for them to love a woman. Damie says he agree that Valentine’s Day is not the only day to celebrate your love, but it is a reminder for us men that there is this very special person in your life. And you should take the time out […]