• Wed, 12 August 2026

15 Photos That Are Way Too Real For People Who Grew Up In Jamaica

Playing in the Rain by ddreadkidd

If you grew up in Jamaica these 15 photos will bring back some great memories. From children at play to being punished at school. Take a look back at how we grew up in Jamaica. You made your “owna” toys You loved posing for a “Pickcha” with your friends You gathered for daily assembly before […]

Jamaican-Born Attorneys Have Leading Roles in Landmark UK Hillsborough Inquest

Attorney Thalia Maragh

Two Jamaican-born lawyers represented the families of the victims in what has been called the worst sporting disaster in the history of the United Kingdom. Ninety-six individuals died in the on April 15, 1989, and at an inquest, handed down on April 25, 2016, a jury of nine held that the victims were unlawfully killed […]

Jamaican National Spelling Bee Student Coach to be Featured in New York Times story

Ardene Principal, Nadine Molloy and student, Hanif Brown, National Spelling Bee coach

The New York Times recently visited Jamaica to do a feature on Ardene High’s participation in the National Spelling Bee. The article will feature Hanif Brown, the Scripps Howard coach and tutor for the National Spelling Bee. Brown replaced Rev. Glen Archer in this position. Nadine A. Molloy, principal of Ardene High, will also be […]

It’s All Systems Go for Team Jamaica Bickle, April 28-30, 2016, Pennsylvania

From the administrative team to the drivers, to the tent crew, it’s all systems go for Team (TJB) Jamaica Bickle. Months of planning and numerous events have finally culminated in the three days for which they were intended. The Penn Relays will kick off at April 28-30, at Franklin Field, University of Pennsylvania and the […]

Jamaican Chef Andre Fowles Runner-Up in “Chopped” Championship Finale

Chef Andre Fowles

Congratulations to Jamaican Chef Andre Fowles. Although he didn’t win the “Chopped” Battle of Champions, he represented himself and Jamaica to the best of his ability and earned a second place finish. The winner, Chef Adam Greenberg, made special mention of Andre and their competition in the dessert round, which ultimately played a big role […]

Don’t Hate the Player – Bernie Sanders attacking Hillary Clinton achievements

Bernie Sanders

Somehow the Bernie Sanders narrative feels like it has morphed from “there are some rich people doing bad things” to “rich people are bad”. Hillary Clinton and her husband have made over $100 million in the past eight years. They’ve paid over 30% in taxes and given away about 12% to charity. Since taking a […]

Books4kids Jamaica 5th Online Charity Auction Goes Live!

Books4Kids Jamaica announced today that its 5th Annual Online Charity Auction is set to go live on Thursday April 28, 2016. Amazing vacation steals up for grabs include more than 100 items such as roundtrip airline tickets, luxury cruises, restaurant experiences, electronics and luxury items, golf and kitesurfing adventures and hotel stays in Jamaica, Italy, […]