Where did the name Reggae Girlz come from?
The Reggae Girlz, Jamaica’s women’s football team, didn’t get their name through a grand plan or a genius idea. It simply came about as a response to their male counterparts, the Reggae Boyz. Origins of the Reggae Boyz According to accounts from several members of the Jamaican men’s football team, the name “Reggae Boyz” originated […]
Miramar’s 2023 ‘Taste Of The Caribbean Islands’ a Colorful Showcase of Diaspora’s Cuisine, Music, and Culture
South Florida’s City of Miramar brought down the curtains on its month-long Caribbean-American Heritage celebrations with the Taste of the Caribbean Islands festival—which featured, food, fun, arts, crafts, and live music entertainment. Hosted by at Vizcaya Park by Miramar’s Vice Mayor, Alexandra P. Davis, this was the Third Annual happening of this great event, which […]
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Korea?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Korea? In our “Jamaicans to the World” series, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Stefani Lee, Michael Lopez, and Joanne Lopez. They are Jamaicans living in Korea. They discuss the food, culture, customs, the people, things to do, the language, music and adjusting […]
Southern US Schedules Multiple Events in Celebration of 61st Anniversary of Jamaican Independence
Under the theme of “Jamaica 61 – Proud and Strong,” cities in the Southern United States have scheduled numerous events in 2023 to mark the 61st anniversary of Jamaican independence. Here are some of the events on tap in South Florida, Texas, and Georgia. SOUTH FLORIDA Jamaica’s Consulate General in Miami has scheduled celebratory activities in honor […]
Northeast USA Jamaican Diaspora Schedules Multiple Emancipendence Events
The Jamaican Diaspora in the Northeastern region of the United States has announced multiple events to celebrate Jamaica’s 61st anniversary of independence. These events have been organized under the auspices of the Embassy of Jamaica, the Consulate of New York, honorary consuls, and Diaspora organizations. Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, was enthusiastic […]
Jubilee… Jubilee… Is Emancipation Day
Jubilee… Jubilee… Is Emancipation Day …August 1st is the Anniversary of the Emancipation Day in 1838 for the former enslaved African peoples in the Brutish I mean British Empire. A Freudian slip. This year is ever special being declared the UN International Year for Peoples of African Descent. It is ten years since the UN […]
UK Guardian Reports Ironmaking Method from Jamaican Slaves in Saint Thomas Led to England’s Success
UK-based newspaper The Guardian, in a recent report, is suggesting that the innovation behind England’s rise as the world’s leading iron exporter during the Industrial Revolution was actually appropriated from an 18th-century Jamaican foundry. The technique known as the Cort process, credited to English ironmaster Henry Cort, allowed mass production of wrought iron from scrap […]
Bloomberg Names Jamaican Rum as Top Choice for High-End Collectors
Jamaican rum has once again grabbed the spotlight, and this time, it’s courtesy of US-based news agency, Bloomberg. In their recent report, they highlighted the surging popularity of aged Jamaican rum, particularly among high-spending collectors. The article delves into the reasons behind the enduring reputation of Jamaican rum, which can be attributed to the traditional […]
Three Great Marriage Questions For Self
I am not a fan of filling out questionnaires, especially when I visit the doctor. As soon as you think the questions are done here comes the next page of questions. “Does anyone in your family suffer from diabetes?” “Do you or anyone in your family smoke?” How about “are you male or female?” Why […]
Do You Know the Distinguishing Features of Jamaica’s New Banknotes?
In June 2023, Jamaica introduced its new polymer banknotes, prompting a scramble among Jamaicans to become accustomed to the new notes and their features. The new notes come in denominations of $50, $100, $500, $1000, the new $2,000 amount, and $5000. Here are several distinguishing features of the new banknotes. Government Acts to Improve Jamaica’s […]