Jamaica, Caribbean Leader for Hospitality at 2022 World Travel Awards
It is without question that the Jamaican hospitality and tourism sector has established an unmatched standard across the Caribbean region, as witnessed by the pile of awards that the island and our hospitality service providers received at the 29th Staging of the World Travel Awards held in Montego Bay recently. Of note, Jamaica was bestowed […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Jesus is Passing Your Way
To the man, this was just another day. Blind from birth, he had never seen a sunrise, the beauty of a flower, the face of his mother, or anything else for that matter. Over the years he had adapted to his disability, years that were undoubtedly fraught with difficulties. In the culture of the day, […]
Web Series Written by Jamaican Diane De La Haye Wins Top Award at International Film Festival
Jamaican-Canadian screenwriter and story editor Diane De La Haye has won the Best Web Series award at the Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF) for her work on the series “Fab 4 and the Silent Retreat.” The series tells the story of a group of loud and feisty Caribbean friends who regularly celebrate their milestone […]
Top 23 Countries Jamaicans Migrate To
Jamaicans may relocate for new opportunities in education or employment, to be closer to family, or for increased personal safety. Choosing a destination is serious business and people should fully research their destination before immigrating. Some countries have a low cost of living, but work is hard to find. Others have excellent healthcare, but a […]
Caribbean Culture to be Showcased at the 38th Annual Miami Carnival on October 1, 7, 8, 9, 2022
Miami Carnival Lends a Cultural Authenticity to the Arts And Culture Landscape That is Undeniable. Over 30,000 Miami Carnival Masqueraders are set to compete for prizes and Miami Carnival Band of the Year bragging rights. The 38th Annual Miami Carnival Parade of Bands and Concert on Sunday, October 9, from 11 am to 11 pm, […]
What’s it like Being a Jamaican living in Russia?
In our “Jamaicans to the World” Facebook Live show, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Kristine Bolt. She is a Jamaican living in Russia. We discuss the food, culture, customs, the people, things to do, the language, music and adjusting to living in Russia as an expat. Xavier asks what are the must eat foods […]
Toots Hibbert’s Daughter, Jenieve Hibbert, Triumphs at Concert Launch of New Album
“My dad would be so proud.” These are the words of gospel artist Jenieve Hibbert, the daughter of Grammy Award winning reggae legend Toots Hibbert, following her triumphant performance at the recent concert to celebrate the launch of her first solo album Best friend For Life. The concert was held on Saturday August 27 before […]
St. Hugh’s High School Alumnae Association of Atlanta Announce The Kevin Boothe Walk For Eduction
After a hiatus of 2 years, we are once again calling on individuals globally to support the walkathon being hosted by the Atlanta Chapter of the St. Hugh’s High School Alumnae Association. All proceeds from this walk will provide much needed scholarships to the cygnets at St. Hugh’s High School for Girls in Kingston, Jamaica. […]
WATCH: Jamaican American actor Sheryl Lee Ralph Wins Supporting Actress Emmy in a Comedy Series, See Her Awesome Acceptance
Jamaican American actor Sheryl Lee Ralph won her first Emmy for her role as teacher “Barbara Howard” on the ABC television network program “Abbott Elementary.” Her reaction and acceptance had the audience in awe. Ralph’s career in entertainment has spanned over 50 years, but her Emmy in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a […]
The Monarchy, Enslavement & Mental Slavery
In the mid to late 1970s, the Government of Jamaica floated the thought of decoupling itself from Britain and the Commonwealth and to go one step further as an independent country by becoming a Constitutional Republic. Such a proposition has occupied discussion platforms in Jamaica ever since, and despite assurances from the various pretenders to […]