• Sat, 15 August 2026

HAKKA Chinese Hail Byron Lee – Jamaica’s Dragon

Chris Chin with Mom Pat Chin

Reportedly, there are 800 million Hakka-Chinese descendants from China residing all over the world. But until last Friday, there has not been a single Hakka Caribbean national to receive the coveted Walking Buddha Achievement Award. Byron Aloysius St. Elmo Lee, a Jamaican musician popularly known as Byron Lee changed that by claiming the first ever […]

Tech News: Earlier Release for Galaxy S7 Possible

Samsung may push up the launch of its new Galaxy S7 to January 2016 in an attempt to compete more effectively with Apple’s iPhone 6S in the high-end market. The design of the S7 has been finalized and is in the process of obtaining the components it needs to begin production. With an earlier S7 […]

“The food.” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS

Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Bernie at the Palm Beach Jerk Festival, “What is it about Jamaica or Jamaicans that makes you smile?”   – Photo by Steven Gordon “The food.” – Bernie   The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you […]

Jamaica Wins Big At 22nd Annual World Travel Awards

For the tenth consecutive year, Jamaica has been awarded the Caribbean’s Leading Destination at the 2015 World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony. Hospitality industry leaders, international media and specially invited guests, gathered at Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas on Saturday October 17 to celebrate excellence within the tourist industry. Destination Jamaica […]

Ten Things to Teach Your Daughters About The Right Excellent Nanny of the Maroons

To date, Nanny’s full name is unknown. Nanny is the only national heroine of Jamaica. Grandy Nanny, as she is called, was a true Ghanaian matriarch, whose powerful presence was well respected among the maroons. She was staunchly opposed to slavery and became a stalwart leader in the fight against the British. Legend has it […]

Outstanding Citizens of St. James Receive Sam Sharpe Awards

Seven outstanding citizens of St. James were presented with Sam Sharpe Awards at a civic ceremony, held on National Heroes Day (October 19), at Sam Sharpe Square, in Montego Bay. The recipients are: Tamsyn Browne, for outstanding service in the area of Community Service; Errol Clarke, for outstanding service in Education; Henry McCurdy,  for service […]

KSAC Wins Best Parish Council Award

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) won the Best Parish Council award, at the recent Public Sector Customer Service Competition (PSCSC), held at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in Kingston. For this award, the entity received $40,000 in cash and a plaque. In an interview with JIS News, Her Worship the Mayor of […]