“Being Jamaican is strong heritage out of many one people!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Barenton at the New York Jerk Festival, “Why do you love being Jamaican?” – Photo by Jeana Lindo “Being Jamaican is strong heritage out of many one people.” – Barenton The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Kendal Railway Tragedy
On September 1, 1957, Jamaica’s worst railway tragedy occurred when a wooden body train carrying 1,600 passengers derailed near the town of Kendal killing 175 passengers and injuring over 800. It was the second worst rail disaster in the world at that time. It was the worst transport accident in Jamaica’s history.
On this day in Jamaican History: Alton Ellis the “Godfather of Rocksteady”
On September 1, 1938, Alton Ellis was born in Trench Town, Jamaica. Ellis was raised within a musical family and learned to play the piano at a young age. He started his career in 1959 as part of the duo Alton & Eddy with Eddy Parkins. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given […]
Win A “Proud to be From the Fastest Country On Earth” T-shirt – We are giving away 5 T-shirts
Win a”Proud to be From the Fastest Country On Earth” T-shirt. We are giving away 5 t-shirts to five lucky winners in the USA. This Contest Has Ended. Winners Will Be Notified GIVEAWAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS The win ” Proud to be From the Fastest Country On Earth” T-shirt” is sponsored by Jamaicans.com (“Sponsor”)This contest is governed by these […]
Khago Delivers ….at Flow Skool Aid
Nah Sell out Mi Fren Dem deejay Khago delivered a fiery set at Flow Skool Aid. He added a sweet surprise, for three lucky audience members. “Jamworld me want see three kids weh just pass them exam. Me want give them something to go back to school. Where the kids weh a start high school […]
Jamaica Continues to Strengthen Ties in the Far East by Meeting with China’s Flag Carrier, Air China
Jamaica’s senior tourism officials, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill and Jamaica’s Director of Tourism Paul Pennicook met with a number of executives from China’s flag carrier, Air China this past week. Since leaving an impact at the 15th IAAF World Championships in Beijing, Jamaica sought to leverage the opportunity to […]
No Obstacles Too Great for Sharlene Radlein The New Miss Universe Jamaica 2015 – Overcoming A Terrible Car Accident
With an inspiring story of perseverance and resilience, Sharlene Radlein was named Miss Universe Jamaica for 2015. Radlein, 25, is of Jamaican, German and Scottish descent, and she believes that everyone has a story to tell. At one time doubting whether she could ever attain her dream of becoming a professional model, Sharlene finds herself […]
My mother-in-law thinks I am too fat for her son
Q: I am Jamaican and my husband is Puerto Rican. We both love each other, but I think my mother-in-law is trying to break up our marriage. My husband’s previous girlfriend was thin as a “stick” and was a model. I have some “meat” on my bones. I am thick skinned but my mother-in-law is […]
The Statistics on Jamaica’s Performance at 2015 World Championships Will Amaze You
“When you have the heart of a champion, you have to run like a champion.” – Novlene Williams Mills Fans, After an amazing nine days, the spectacular 15th IAAF World Championships in Athletics have ended. The medals have been shared up; the points distributed. The underperforming Americans, who earned the most medals (and points), will […]
My ID dilemma at Sutton Street court in Jamaica
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I visited the Resident Magistrate’s Court in downtown Kingston and was very disappointed. I applied for a claim against my wayward tenants, but the following week when I went to collect the summons it was chaotic. Then after waiting in the line for approximately three hours, the clerk told me I […]