• Fri, 18 September 2026

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Why Troublest Thou the Master Any Further?”

Jairus, one of the rulers of the synagogue, had a pressing need. According to the narrative, when he saw Jesus “he fell at his feet, and besought Him greatly, saying, ‘My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and […]

Jamaican-Born, First Asian Woman Named Battalion Chief of Oakland Fire Department

Jamaican Tracey Ann Rene Chin promoted to Battalion Chief

Tracey Ann Rene Chin, who joined the Oakland Fire Department in 1999, has been promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief. Chin was the first Asian female firefighter in Oakland, and the first Asian female Recruit Academy director. In addition, she was the first Asian female captain in the Oakland fire department and is now […]

Jamaican-Born Scientist Honored by U.S. Department of Defense

Jamaican-Born Scientist Honored by U.S. Department of Defense

United States Army scientist Pauline M. Smith, who was born in Mandeville, Jamaica, is the recipient of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence. The award is given to those who have contributed significantly to the mission of the US Department of Defense (DoD). Smith was honored for her contributions to the […]

A Growing Legacy: The Kings and Queens of Carnival

Carnival

The intricacy and the vibrancy reel you in and the melodic sounds make you move, but the cultural expression transports you into another world – a world of innovation, creativity and pure artistry. The King, Queen and Individual costume contest is not just about larger than life costumes and colorful themes, but a larger than […]

“Aunti Cherry’s Authentic Cooking!!! ” – 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 Aunti Cherry’s authentic cooking & lots of labrish!!!!”   The “Smile Jamaica” series is open […]

Tanya Stephens Defends Etana’s Support of Donald Trump

Tanya Stephens

Jamaican reggae artiste and entertainer Tanya Stephens is defending fellow Jamaican singer Etana’s right to have her own political views Etana has been on the receiving end of strong criticism on social media following her announcement that she is supports Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for President of the United States. Stephens offered her defense […]

A Gorgeous New Jamaican Cookbook from ‘Taste the Islands’ is Available Now

Learn how to cook delicious, authentic Jamaican food with this beautifully simple collection of traditional Jamaican recipes. The producers of Caribbean cooking show “Taste the Islands” have published their first cookbook and they’re offering FREE promotional Kindle downloads to readers of Jamaicans.com for two days this week – Wednesday 9/28 and Thursday 9/29. The book, […]