Walk good, John!
Since hearing of John Maxwell’s death I’ve read the many many tributes celebrating his life and work. I never met him personally. I would from time to time send him emails re his articles. I knew he was ill and actually planned on writing Rebecca if she had heard how he was doing as I […]
New Year and Possibly New Immigration Reform?
Happy New Year to everyone! I trust you all had a wonderful holiday. The year of 2010 was filled with the recession and the hopes of the DREAM Act. The U.S House of Representatives had initially passed the bill but the Senate failed to pass the bill by five votes. The opponents attacked the bill […]
Interview with the Jamaican ‘Cabbie’ Team Winners of the 2010 Caribbean Animation film festival
The short Jamaican animated film “The Cabbie Chronicles” recently won the2010 D.E.W Best Caribbean Animation Award in Port of Spain Trinidad. The animated short was produced by the Jamaican Team of Alison Tabois Latchman (writer), Marlo Scott (illustrator) and Anieph Latchman (animator), Cabbie Chronicles came out on top at the ninth instalment of the Animae […]
Vote For Jamaicans.com Bloggers In The 2010 Jamaica Blog Awards
We are pleased to announce that Jamaicans.com has a record 6 nominations in the 2010 Jamaica Blog awards. Voting is a simple one-click and requires no registration. Please see the Jamaicans.com list of nominations below and vote for our Bloggers in the 2010 Jamaica Blog Awards. It’s simple and takes less than 5 minutes to […]
My Eight Years In Jamaica by American Retiree in Jamaica
Before I begin let me give you a little background. My wife and I honeymooned at the then Sandals Inn in 1994. I fell in love with Jamaica right from the beginning. The love grew deeper and deeper each time I came back. At the same time, I also knew I was approaching the age […]
Interview with Jamaican Painter, Laura-Anne Fung
This week we interview Jamaican teenage painter, Laura-Anne Fung. The bold colors and shapes of her canvas painting will capture the attention of any onlooker and has won her numerous awards over the past 4 years. The Hillel Academy student has a promising career ahead and is one to watch. Tell us how you got […]
Book Review: Moon Jamaica VI Edition
About the BookMoon Handbooks give you the tools to make your own choices, with suggestions on how to plan a trip that’s perfect for you, including: The Best of Jamaica, Local Spas and Hot Springs, Roots and Culture, The Adrenaline Junkie’s Fix, Vital Vittles: Jamaica’s Best Food, Hidden Beaches and Hillside Hikes. Additionally, Moon Jamaica […]
Book Review – "Portland: The Other Jamaica"
About the Book PORTLAND: THE OTHER JAMAICA by Ken Roueche offers a glimpse into the history of this most beautiful parish, stretching from Buff Bay to Hector’s River and up the many river valleys to the Blue Mountains. Portland has been home to some remarkable people, including more than a few dreamers, schemers and crusaders. […]
Jamaica’s Top Ten Newsmakers for 2010
We asked the Jamaicans.com writers, editors and bloggers to name their “Jamaica’s Top Ten Newsmakers for 2010”. Some of the names you will recognize but some are everyday people who are making an impact on Jamaica and the world in their own way. Some are being criminally prosecuted for alleged crimes that has affected Jamaica […]
Art Review: Expo on Jamaica’s Beauties draws tears at Swept Away Resort
Can you believe being brought to tears by visual arts? Well it happened for real at the expo held December 6-12, at the sports complex of Couple’s Swept Away Resort, Negril. Opening Monday, December 6, in the hotel’s conference room, the expo titled ‘Be Swept Away by Jamaica’s Beauties’ was mounted at the sports complex […]