US Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Lowers Jamaica To Level Three Designation
Due to continued progress being made in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has lowered Jamaica to a level 3 designation. The level 3 category applies to destinations that have had between 100 and 500 cases per 100,000 residents in the past 28 consecutive days. The Jamaican […]
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on BBC List of 5 Sports Stars Whose Hair Is Their Magic
Athletes have historically used their participation in competitions to showcase their appearance and their pride in their skills and who they are. A modern mantra for sports participants is “If you look good, you feel good, and if you feel good, you play good.” For the Black community, hairstyle is a very big part of […]
Raul Blaze – 10 Truths You Should Know About Him
We had a chat with the effervescent and comedic, Raul Davis, more popularly known as Raul Blaze on TikTok. He’s a Jamaican man living in Miami, Florida who proudly celebrates his country and all aspects of our unique and pervasive culture. Some old-time Jamaicans may say, ‘him plentiful sah’ because Raul is one of those […]
11 Things to Know about Daena Soares, Miss Universe Jamaica 2021
Daena Soares, 22, wearing the sash of Miss Icon Megastore, was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica for 2021. Soares, who also held the Miss Universe Jamaica Central title, received the crown from Miqueal-Symone Williams, who reigned as Miss Universe Jamaica 2020. Soares was selected by the pageant judges from a field of nine other contestants on […]
Jamaica a Big Winner at 2021 World Travel Awards
Jamaica and its tourism sector were big winners at the prestigious 2021 World Travel Award, with the island named the top destination in the Caribbean and the leading cruise destination in the Caribbean as well. The Jamaica Tourist Board received the title of the “Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board,” while the island was also named the […]
Photo Highlights: Miami Carnival 2021 ‘Was a Vibe’
This year’s installment of Miami Carnival was nothing short of epic, with a host of events that drew massive crowds of attendees to revel in the city’s vibrant Caribbean community and culture. Indeed, strict Covid-19 protocols were in place including a ‘no exceptions’ vaccination requirement to attend. As usual, Miami Carnival featured jubilant festivities and […]
Antonia Richards-Stewart a Nurse at Kingston Public Hospital, Honored by US Secretary of State
Antonia Richards-Stewart, a nurse at Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), was honored by Antony Blinken, the United States Secretary of State, for her exemplary work as a frontline worker in the COVID-19 pandemic. A registered general nurse (RN) at KPH, Richards-Stewart was praised by Blinken during the White House Virtual COVID-19 Summit, which was held to […]
Jamaican Joshua Christie Wins Open Online Chess Competition
Joshua Christie, an International Chess Federation (FIDE) Master easily won the National Master (NM) Dr. Harold Chan Open Online Chess Tournament on October 9, 2021. Christie achieved six wins in six games for a perfect score. Christie also recently played Board One for Jamaica at the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad. He continued his exemplary play […]
Jamaican Restaurant in North Carolina Win Award for Best New Fair Food Item in 2021
Cool Runnings Jamaican restaurant, which has been offering its Jamaican food at the North Carolina State Fair for two decades, received the award for the best new fair food item of 2021. The Millington’s jerk barbeque chicken slider with tropical salsa was voted the best new item by members of the media in the annual […]
Buying Jamaican Art Directly Supports The Jamaican Economy
Jamaica’s ranks among the top ten most culturally influential countries in the world behind the likes of China and Brazil and certainly ahead of the United States of America. Our music, dance, Jamaican Art, and other social expressions are the primary drivers of the island’s culture, albeit without serious economic and social support from the government […]