• Mon, 31 August 2026

Why are More Jamaicans Choosing to Relocate to Canada Rather than USA?

In the pursuit of better opportunities, many Jamaicans have historically looked to the United States of America to relocate. However recent data on migration provides insights into how this trend is changing. According to the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) 2022 Economic and Social Survey, a total of 19,063 Jamaicans were granted visas for permanent […]

Jamaica’s Unemployment Rate Reaches All-time Low: Which Jobs Are in Demand Right Now?

As of April 2023, Jamaica has achieved a significant milestone with its unemployment rate dropping to an all-time low of 4.5 percent, the lowest since the island gained independence. This essentially means that the number of employed citizens now surpasses the number of those currently without work. The recent report released by the Statistical Institute […]

Did England Overlook Jamaican Hero Goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer?

Jamaican football fans have been praising Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz’ goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer, who has demonstrated exceptional talent and resilience at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Rebecca, who began her football career path in Northwick Park at just 10 years old, rose through the ranks, representing England at various levels. However, her true heroics emerged when […]

Cedella Marley: the “Backbone” of Women Football in Jamaica

The exceptional performance of the Reggae Girlz, Jamaica’s national women’s football team, at the 2023 Women’s World Cup – and even the team’s existence – was made possible to a very large degree by the tireless efforts of Cedella Marley, the daughter of reggae legend Bob Marley, a lifelong football fan who famously said, “Football […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Run to win”

As the apostle Paul came to the close of his second letter to his spiritual son Timothy, he spoke of the Christian life as a fight to be fought, a race to be run, and a faith that is to be steadfastly maintained. As he looked back over his life, he was able to conclude, […]

23 Jamaican Women Sprinters Have Run the 100 Meters in Less than 11 Seconds

Jamaicans are known the world over for their winning ways in track and field sports, especially in the sprint, but did you know that Jamaican women have officially been clocked at under 11 seconds over the 100-meter distance? The statistics have been collected by World Athletics and are based on results from 31 December 1899 […]

Anticipation Soars for New ‘Jamaica No Duppy: Rise of the Conqueror’ Anime Series

An anime project entitled “Jamaica No Duppy: Rise of the Conqueror” is causing much anticipation on social media since the release of its trailer in July 2023. The creator of the project, Tolga Akcayli, whose mother is from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, emphasized that the project requires funding to get into full production. Akcayli […]

What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Macau?

Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Macau?  In our “Jamaicans to the World” series, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Ronald McFarlane. They discuss the food, culture, customs, the people, things to do, the language, music and adjusting to living in Macau as an expat. Xavier asks what are […]