Day 331 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – A World War II Refuge: Gibraltar Camp
In 1940, the British ordered the establishment of an evacuation camp for 7,000 to 9,000 civilian residents of the United Kingdom’s war-threatened Mediterranean colonies of Gibraltar and Malta. Gibraltar has been a British colony since 1704. During World War II, its population was relocated to Britain, Madeira and Jamaica so that the Straits of Gibraltar […]
Day 330 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Visit the Bank of Jamaica’s Money Museum
The Bank of Jamaica’s Money Museum in Kingston offers exhibits and displays that tell the story of money and how it developed in Jamaica and around the world. There are many numismatic pieces on display along with the artifacts that help to recreate the historical background of the pieces through time. Visitors also learn about […]
Amazing Portland View, Highway Natural Drinks, Blue Hole – This Week’s Picks for Best Jamaica Instagram Photos
Check out this week’s best photos of Jamaica and Jamaican culture on Instagram. Our favorites this week include images from Amazing Portland View, Highway Natural Drinks, Blue Hole. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. Amazing View, Portland by […]
Day 329 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Encounter Ghosts at the Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle, now in ruins, was built by Lewis Hutchinson in St. Ann. Hutchinson was the earliest serial killer in Jamaica’s history. The castle is located in the Pedro district. It was named by its Scottish architect and built in the 1700s. Hutchinson, also known as the “Mad Master of Edinburgh Castle,” was born in […]
Day 328 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Trace the Steps of Pirates Mary Read and Anne Bonny
When Jamaica’s governor captured the infamous pirate Calico Jack Rackham in 1720 off the coast of Negril, the authorities and public alike were shocked to discover that there were two female members of his motley crew, Mary Read and Anne Bonny. Both were fierce fighters credited with putting up a considerable fight at the capture. […]
Negril Cliffs Named Among Top 5 Caribbean Spots for Adventure Travelers
Jamaica’s Negril Cliffs has been ranked among the top five adventure destinations in the Caribbean by Islands magazine. Visitors to the island can head to Rick’s Cafe to enjoy rum drinks at the bar, which hugs the famous limestone cliffs, and watch locals and tourists jump from the top of the cliffs into the sea […]
Day 327 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – The Ward Theatre, an Icon of Jamaican Culture
Built in 1912 as a gift from Colonel C. J. Ward to the citizens of Kingston, the Ward Theatre was described at its opening as “magnificent in appearance,” “spacious in proportions,” and “artistically finished.” Its first production was Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance.” It was staged by the Amateur Dramatic Club of Kingston. It was […]
Day 326 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – See What’s Left of the Bog Walk Tube
The Bog Walk Tube was once the largest pipe in the world. It brought water to run the turbines in the Bog Walk Power Station, which provided electricity to Jamaica in 1904. On June 24, 1904, as people waited in Spanish Town and other areas surrounding Kingston for the tram cars of the West India […]
Day 325 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take Some Recreation at Redbones Blues Café
Redbones in Kingston is a jazz and blues club that features Caribbean fusion cuisine in an elegant dining room. There are also wonderful terraces, private gardens, and lush courtyard settings that often surprise visitors. The service is excellent and its ambiance wonderfully timeless. It also has the largest bar in the city! Redbones serves as […]
Day 324 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Learn More about Marcus Garvey with a Visit to Liberty Hall
Marcus Garvey, Jamaica’s first National Hero, founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) in Kingston in 1914. Liberty Hall was the organization’s international headquarters and during Garvey’s time was the location of general meetings. It also sponsored cultural and intellectual programs and had its own bands, choirs and drama groups. For […]