Jamaican Inventor Discovers Special Strain of Ginger with Potential Benefits for Cancer Treatment
A special strain of the McGhie JCG Ginger plant, discovered by Jamaican inventor Errol McGhie has been called a “potential game changer” for the nation’s economy by Professor Errol Morrison of the National Commission of Science and Technology. The strain has been found to have a beneficial impact on certain cancer cells, and it has […]
2017 Musgrave Medals to outstanding Jamaicans
Six outstanding Jamaicans received 2017 Musgrave Medals, at the recent Musgrave Medals Award ceremony on May 25th, 2017 by the Institute of Jamaica in its Lecture Hall along East Street. The six Jamaicans were recognised for their critical contribution to the advancement of the arts, science and literature of Jamaica. This happened while umpteen Jamaicans […]
Need to evict arrogant tenants from granny’s Jamaican home
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, As it is my 82 year old grandma travels back and firth to look at her property. Its been five years since the arrogant tenants paid her anything, and now that they see her getting old, they are abusing her in every way when she goes to her house. I am […]
Mexico’s Jhony Corzo Crowned Men’s ISA World Champion at 2017 ISA World Surfing Games
A historic week of competition at the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games in Biarritz, France concluded on Sunday as an edition to go down in the record books. Mexico’s 18-year-old prodigy Jhony Corzo earned the Gold Medal in the Open Men’s Division, the first-ever individual Medal for Team Mexico that also propelled his team to […]
Haitian Chef Takes Top Honors at International Culinary Competition, Breaks Internet
Last week, Cynthia “Chef Thia” Verna almost broke the internet. After annihilating over 30 of the most acclaimed chefs from around the world to win prestigious international culinary competition the Events DC “Embassy Chef Challenge”, the emotional Facebook Live video she posted went viral, racking up over 200,000 views in its first 24 hours online. […]
Chronicles of Jamaican Uber Drive Part 1 – Trying Uber
Having been out of work for an interminable period of time, I was forced to consider all my options and decided that since I was the one always nominated to be the ‘designated driver’ I might as well get paid for something I loved to do. Starting the process to drive for Uber, the […]
Our Stories- Jamaican Father of 19 Says Promiscuity is a Sickness- Fathead
In this installment of Our Stories, Jamaican reggae artiste, Fathead explains why having multiple partners is a sickness….For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image is not far from the truth, if the […]
Interview With Jamaican filmmaker, Janet Morrison
We recently caught up with Jamaican filmmaker Janet Morrison as she was getting ready for the Palm Bay Caribe Film Festival. At the festival she will be showcasing her film “Silent Hearts” which was written and directed by her and produced as a part of the Jamaica Film & TV Association’s (JAFTA) Propella Film Program. […]
France Wins Historic First-Ever Team World Championship at 2017 ISA World Surfing Games
Heading into the final day of the 2017 ISA World Surfing Games, the ISA is pleased to officially announce that the host country Team France has made history and won their first-ever Team World Championship in the competition. Team France got off to a spectacular start with Pauline Ado and Johanne Defay finishing with Gold […]
Jamaican Opens First and Only Reggae Bar in Myanmar
The 7th Joint Bar & Grill is Myanmar’s first reggae bar, and as Jamaican Mario Ebanks said exclusively to Jamaicans.com, he wants the venue to showcase the essence of Jamaica and the Caribbean through its atmosphere, dance, and music. The bar features different bands and DJs who play music from all eras and cover a […]