“Less Stress!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you miss about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “The one thing I miss about Jamaica is less stress!!!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or […]
NFL Player Says Usain Bolt Would Not “Make It” as NFL Wide Receiver; Gatlin and Gay a “Better Fit”
While there has been speculation about the world’s fastest man, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, joining a team in the National Football League since his Olympic wins in 2008, and Bolt himself says he has declined several offers to do so, at least one player has doubts about how Bolt would perform in the NFL setting. Julio […]
On This Day In Jamaican History: Hugh Shearer addresses the United Nations
On October 8, 1962, Hugh Shearer delivered Jamaica’s first United Nations address. He called for an international year of human rights. To quote from Hartley Neita’s Hugh Shearer: A Voice for the People: “It was, and still is, customary at the United Nations for addresses by the representatives of governments to be given generous applause. […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending October 7th, 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending October 7th, 2016. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our “News and Events Archive“.
Huffington Post Features 3 Jamaican-Caribbean Restaurants in Bristol
The United Kingdom has a rich history that has accommodated many cultures, and one of the results of its multiculturalism is the wide range of food choices available. A case in point is Bristol, which may not come to mind immediately as a place to find excellent Caribbean cuisine, but nonetheless is developing a quality […]
Jamaican Olympic Diver Yona Knight-Wisdom Makes Splash in Trinidad
Yona Knight-Wisdom, a Jamaican Olympic diver, made a great showing at the opening of the Aquatic Center in Balmain, Couva, in Trinidad and Tobago. Knight-Wisdom, who was born in Leeds in the United Kingdom and grew up there, competed for Jamaica at the 2016 Rio Olympics, achieving a place in the semi-final with an 11th-place […]
Mario Evon Shares His “journey to Reggae-soul” to Celebrate the Day of His Birth
On Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 12am, Reggae-Soul Singer/Songwriter, Mario Evon, will release ‘M.E. On Love – The Journey to Reggae Soul’, a 15-minute documentary that will be exclusively featured at www.marioevon.com. Filmed and directed by Reynaldo Martin of Reynaldo Martin Studios, the documentary highlights the genesis of his take on the Reggae-Soul genre, and […]
VP Records Remembers Lloyd Campbell
VP Records sends their condolences to Lloyd Campbell’s family as we mourn the passing of the iconic reggae producer and long time friend. VP Records Co-Founder Patricia Chin says, “I’ve known Lloyd for over 40 years from his time in Jamaica, the UK and the US. He loved his music and his culture and never […]
“Lots of Fun in the Sun!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you miss about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “The one thing I miss about Jamaica is the food, lots of fun in the sun!!!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open […]
Morgan Heritage Wins Album of the Year at 2016 International Reggae & World Music Award
The 2016 IRAWMA Awards took place Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The event established in 1982 acknowledges and honors the accomplishments and contributions of reggae and world music of all facets of the industry. The Royal Family of Reggae Morgan Heritage who will undoubtedly go down as legends, on par with such […]