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 […]

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller Congratulates Beijing Athletes and Alia Atkinson

Portia Simpson Miller

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated Jamaicans Usain Bolt and O’Dayne Richards for their medal winning performances on day 2 of the IAAF World Athletics Championships now underway in Beijing, China and is commending all Jamaica’s athletes participating at the games. In a statement, the Prime Minister said all the athletes who have participated […]

“The one thing I miss about Jamaica is Royal Blu!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS

Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “The one thing I miss about Jamaica is…” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “The one thing I miss about Jamaica is Royal Blu.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. […]

National Gallery to Feature “Young Talent”

Jamaica’s National Gallery will present an exhibit featuring ten artists under age 40 in its “Young Talent 2015” show, which will run from August 30 to November 14, 2015. The artists include Greg Bailey, Alicia Brown, Katrina Coombs, Di-Andre Caprice Davis, Monique Gilpin, Domanie Hong, Howard Myrie, Richard Nattoo, Avagay Osborne, and Cosmo Whyte. First […]

Team Jamaica at the 2015 IAAF World Championships – Day 2 morning session

  Day two in Beijing featured the women’s long jump as part of the heptathlon where Salcia Slack came in 13th place with a high mark of 5.54 after three attempts and allocated 712 points in the process. With that, Slack stands in 27th place total in the women’s heptathlon. Next, Jamaican O’Dayne Richards qualified […]

Team Jamaica at the 2015 IAAF World Championships – Day 1 afternoon session

The second session of day one in Beijing kicked off with the third event of the women’s heptathlon, the shot put, in which Jamaican Salcia Slack was again unable to stand out after posting a 15th best 13.53 meter shot put. Slack (2,503 points) now sits in 30th place overall in the heptathlon, 465 points […]