• Sun, 16 August 2026

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller Congratulates Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Portia Simpson Miller

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated women sprint world champion, Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on her gold medal win in the finals of 100 metres event at the IAAF World Athletics Championships now underway in Beijing. In a statement today (Monday, August 24), the Prime Minister said Shelly-Ann continues to represent Jamaica with distinction. “I […]

Jamaica Continues Its Sprint Dominance At The World Championships

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins the 100m world title at the 15th IAAF World Championships in Beijing Jamaica’s sprint dominance continued today with race favorite Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce capturing the women’s 100m world title. The ‘Pocket Rocket’, Fraser-Pryce, is now the first three-time world champion in the women’s 100 meters thanks to her exciting win at the IAAF World […]

Jamaica’s Top Tourism Officials Hail Lightning Bolt

Usain Bolt

Jamaica’s top tourism officials the Honourable Dr. Wykeham McNeill, Minister of Tourism and Entertainment and Paul Pennicook, Director of Tourism have hailed Bolt’s triumph in the men’s 100m at IAAF World Championships in Beijing. Both McNeill and Pennicook had high praises for the sprint king who had a challenging year in preparing for the World […]

Usain Bolt Wins! Good Triumphs over Evil by a Split Second

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt retained his title as world champion in the 100-meters at the World Athletic Champions in Beijing, China in a race widely characterized as “good versus evil.” Bolt, known as the world’s fastest man, defeated Justin Gatlin of the United States, who was called the fastest man in the world for 2015, by […]

Cheap Jamaican Boyfriend Who Never Pays – Ask a Jamaican Guy

Q: I have been dating a Jamaican guy for 6 months now and he never seems to have money. When we go out he always seems to forget his wallet and I end up paying for everything. It’s not like he can’t pay because he has a job, his own apartment and a nice car. […]

A Lesson on Trying: Asafa Powell’s Indomitable Jamaican Spirit

Asafa Powell

Bolt’s split-second victory over Gatlin at the IAAF World Championships had Jamaican tongues wagging, pots clanging, and voices filling the air yesterday! The champ retained his title and, once again, silenced his pompous rival. Bolt’s name rang far and wide from social media to social clubs in the diaspora. Usain Bolt made Jamaica proud–again. However, as quickly […]

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Stands Out with Yellow Daisies in Green Hair in 100-meter finals win

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Jamaican sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was a stand-out at the women’s 100-meter finals at the World Championships in Beijing, China, as she matched her hair to her team’s colors. Fraser-Pryce sported green-colored hair ornamented with yellow daises. Asked why, she said “Daisies are pretty, yellow and pretty.”  In addition to her dramatic appearance, her 100-meter […]

Conversation with Dax Dunn director of RAD Wellness Center – Jamaicans in Business

This week in our Jamaicans in Business series we have a conversation with Dax Dunn, the director of the RAD Wellness Center. Dax ‘s wellness company is committed to empowering individuals with the tools for SELF CARE. They offer a 21 Day Detox to Reset, Restore and Revitalize the digestive system, resulting in significant weight […]

Reggae Songstress Abby Dallas “Destined” EP Available Pre-Order

One Jam recording artiste Abby Dallas recently revealed the cover graphic art and track listing for her upcoming debut “Destined” EP. The sexy siren who received modest success with her hit single “He’s Just NOT Into You”, also gained positive feedback with the supported video shot in New York and directed by Frank Blenman and […]