• Fri, 18 September 2026

How much do you know about tramcars in Jamaica?

How Much Do you know about the Jamaican TramCars

Tramcars were first introduced in Jamaica in 1896. When the Jamaica Street Car Company started its horsecar system in Kingston, the route went as far as Rae Town on the east, May Pen cemetery on the west, and Constant Spring some six miles north of the city. The tram cars were ordered from John Stephenson […]

PANJAM rebrands to reflect modern business style

Investment holding company Pan-Jamaican Investment Trust Limited has rebranded and will now operate as PANJAM Investment Limited (PANJAM), the company announced on Friday, March 10, 2017. Commenting on the rebranding, Chairman and CEO Stephen Facey said “The name change is reflective of the nature and style of our modern business and acknowledges what we have […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Holding On To God’s Word

When Jesus got to Bethany on the occasion of Lazarus’ death, as He stood at the graveside amidst grieving family and friends, He said to those nearby, “Take ye away the stone.” John tells us, “Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto Him, ‘Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath […]

St. Hugh’s Alumna Swansation Tea Party Attracts Over 400 Attendees

St Hugh’s Alumnae Association of South Florida for a 5th straight year, hosted a sold out Swansation Tea party. Over 400 guests came out to support the well anticipated annual event. Ladies paraded beautifully in elegant hats and fascinaters. Tables were decorated with creative freedom, bursting with spring colors, boasting St. Hugh’s High school flair, […]

Jamaican Poet Nominated for National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry

Jamaican poet Ishion Hutchinson has been nominated to receive the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry for 2016 for his latest collection of poems, “House of Lords and Commons,” published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. He is one of five finalists for the prestigious poetry award.  Hutchinson was born in Port Antonio, attending Titchfield […]

Vybz Kartel and his Three Co-Convicts Granted Leave to Appeal

Vybz Kartel

Vybz Kartel, Jamaican entertainer whose real name is Adidia Palmer, and his co-convicts have been granted leave to appeal their prison sentences and convictions. Kartel, along with Shawn “Shawn Storm’” Campbell, Kahira Jones and Andre St John, were sentenced to life terms in prison for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams in 2011. Their sentences […]

Groundbreaking Music Video Planned for Ras Slick’s ‘No Shackles and Chains’

Popular Reggae singer Ras Slick is winning over audiences with his empowering song “No Shackles and Chains.” Released in January, the politically and socially fueled tune is inspiring listeners worldwide, driving home the message that oppressed people will decry all forms of slavery and vow to break free from any chains that bind them. Further […]

Jamaica Ex-Police Association of South Florida 25th Anniversary Celebrations

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Jamaica Ex-Police Association of South Florida, which was voted “Best Jamaican Social Club/Organization” for 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, by Jamaicans.com, will stage a three day series of events to celebrate and commemorate the milestone. The first of the three days of events will be a reception for dignitaries, […]