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 […]
From Westmoreland to Shanghai: Dr. Nicoleen Johnson on Business and Community in China
When Dr. Nicoleen Johnson left the hills of Bethel Town, Westmoreland, she had no idea her journey would take her halfway across the world — or that she’d become a pioneer for Jamaicans in China. Now based in Shanghai, Dr. Johnson has built a successful business helping companies bridge cultural and commercial divides, all while […]
Jamaican Living in Mexico : Shamar Edwards on Life, Culture, and Building Community in Mexico City
What’s it really like being a Jamaican living in Mexico? In the latest episode of Jamaicans to the World, host Xavier Murphy, sits down with Shamar Edwards, a Jamaican wealth advisor, entrepreneur, and community leader who has called Mexico City home for nearly a decade. Shamar’s story is one of discovery, reinvention, and leadership — […]
The Story of Maidstone, Manchester: Among Jamaica’s First Free Villages of the Post-Emancipation Era
Perched amid the cool, misty hills of north-west Manchester, the village of Maidstone stands as one of Jamaica’s earliest symbols of post-Emancipation freedom. Once a coffee plantation worked by the enslaved, it became, in 1840, a thriving community built by those same people — now free, determined, and ready to shape their own destiny. Today, […]
Jamaicans to the World: Ashagaye Mullings’ JET Programme Journey to Yonago City, Japan
What is it like being a Jamaican living in Japan? In the latest episode of Jamaicans to the World, Xavier Murphy sits down with Ashagaye Mullings, a proud St. Thomas native whose journey has taken her from Seaforth to Tottori Prefecture in rural Japan — a region that, interestingly, is twinned with Westmoreland, Jamaica. From […]
Jamaica Now Leads English-Speaking Caribbean with New UNESCO Heritage Site at Port Royal
Port Royal, once called the “Wickedest City on Earth,” has officially been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Known for its unique history as both a British stronghold and a pirate haven, Port Royal was devastated by a massive earthquake in 1692 that sent much of the city sinking into the sea. Today, parts […]
What’s it Like Being Married to a Jamaican? Julie & Jerome’s French-Jamaican Love Story
What happens when a Frenchman from Paris meets a Jamaican woman with deep country roots? You get a love story filled with laughter, cultural discovery, and a shared life built in Jamaica. In this episode of Married to a Jamaican, hosted by Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy, Julie and Jerome Soimaud open up about their journey […]
Jamaicans to the World: How this Jamaican Student Learned 5 Languages and Built a Life in Russia
What is it like being a Jamaican living in Russia? In the latest episode of Jamaicans to the World, Xavier Murphy sits down with Joshua White, a proud Portmore native whose path has taken him from St. George’s College in Kingston to Rostov-on-Don in Southern Russia. His story is one of strategy, preparation, and a […]
Four Reasons Usain Bolt is the Perfect Tourism Ambassador for Jamaica
When people around the world think of Jamaica, three things often come to mind: Bob Marley, reggae music, and Usain Bolt. While Marley and reggae symbolize the cultural heartbeat of the island, Bolt represents a new generation of global recognition. The Jamaican Tourist Board recently named Usain Bolt as one of the island’s Tourism Ambassadors, […]
Jamaica Among Travel + Leisure’s Top Caribbean Destinations 2025
Jamaica has once again secured its place as one of the Caribbean’s most beloved travel destinations, earning two coveted spots in Travel + Leisure’s prestigious World’s Best Awards 2025. The island was named among “The 25 Best Islands in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas” and proudly had four resorts featured in the list of […]