On This Day in Jamaican History: The Story Behind Bath Mineral Springs
On this day in 1747, construction began on facilities at Bath Mineral Springs in St Thomas, marking one of the earliest efforts to develop Jamaica’s natural resources for health and wellness. Legend has it that the springs—tucked away in the town of Bath, which takes its name from the city of Bath in England—were first […]
I Love Jamaica: A Cinematic Tribute to the Island’s Authentic Beauty and Healing Vibrations
On Jamaica Day 2026, audiences are invited to experience Jamaica not as a postcard, but as a place of restoration, reflection and renewal. I Love Jamaica, the latest short film from award-winning young Jamaican director JP Williams, and produced by Archival Eight Studios, is a project six years in the making — a visual meditation […]
Jamaica’s Passport Ranking Improves as Cost of Living Remains Among Caribbean’s Highest
Recent international rankings provide a revealing snapshot of Jamaica’s position in the world today. New data on global passport mobility and cost of living point to a country becoming increasingly connected internationally while continuing to confront economic pressures at home. Jamaica’s global standing is therefore defined by two developments occurring at the same time: expanding […]
Jamaican Event Concierge Shikima Hinds Is Putting Local Luxury on the Global Map
As Jamaica continues to attract global attention for destination weddings, cultural gatherings, and high-profile celebrations, a quiet shift is underway in how those experiences are designed and delivered. Increasingly, the most compelling events are not those that import international trends, but those that allow Jamaica itself to lead. At the center of that shift is […]
Jamaica’s Floyd’s Pelican Bar Ranked High Among World’s Top Boat-Only Dining Destinations
Jamaica’s iconic Floyd’s Pelican Bar has once again secured its place on the global travel map after being named one of the world’s top boat-only dining destinations by boating platform BoatBooker. Ranked sixth overall, the rustic hideaway off the coast of Treasure Beach stands proudly alongside unique restaurants in places such as the Maldives, Fiji, […]
What Is It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Zanzibar? Simone Christie’s Epic African Adventures
For Jamaican civil engineer Simone Christie, living in Zanzibar is the result of a professional and personal journey that spans Jamaica, the United States, Southern Africa, and East Africa. Her path reflects a steady progression shaped by education, engineering work, and years of lived experience across the African continent, culminating in her current life as […]
How Chef Anthony Dacres Opened Suriname’s First Jamaican Restaurant
When COVID hit, private chef Anthony Dacres lost all his clients. Not one to stay down for long, he pivoted into marketing and began running a marketing agency for restaurants. Over time, his ambitions grew beyond what Jamaica could contain, and he decided it was time to travel the world and explore new opportunities abroad. […]
Jamaica Among 11 Caribbean Countries Affected by U.S. Immigrant Visa Processing Suspension
The United States has announced a pause in immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including 11 Caribbean nations, alongside countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. The inclusion of several Caribbean states has sparked particular alarm, as family-based migration has long been a cornerstone of mobility and opportunity in […]
From Jamaica to Colombia: How Anasia Reid Built Medellín’s Only Jamaican Restaurant
What’s it really like being a Jamaican doing business in Colombia? For Anasia Reid, the journey began with travel, curiosity, and a longing for the flavours of home, and eventually led to building a thriving Jamaican restaurant in Medellín. In this episode of Jamaicans Doing Business Abroad, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy sits down with Anasia […]
Jamaican in Lagos: Cherise Ige Shares Her Life, Culture Shock & Adventures in Nigeria
What is it really like being a Jamaican living in Nigeria? Meet Cherise Ige, a Jamaican professional now living and working in Lagos. Her journey from Kingston to the UK and eventually West Africa has taken her across cultures, continents and life experiences she never imagined. In this episode of Jamaicans to the World, I […]