From infectious music and catchy dance moves to amazing accomplishments in the fields of sports, politics, and business, the island of Jamaica and its descendants have become an important part of global history….
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A Jamaican Company’s Journey to the Netherlands
The Pure Chocolate Company, an award-winning chocolate manufacturing firm based in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, that uses top-quality Jamaica cocoa in its products, is now exporting its wares to the Netherlands. The first shipment…
‘Lef Mi Nuh’, 20 Common Jamaican Patois Sentences You Should Say To Sound Like A Local
Visitors to the island of Jamaica enjoy indulging in lively conversations with locals. It’s an opportunity to learn the Jamaican Patois language, specifically the words and phrases that are commonly said by Jamaican…
Jamaica Could Become a Powerhouse in the Beauty Industry
International Business Development Executive P. Falasha Harrison believes that Jamaica is sleeping on its potential in the global Beauty and Wellness Industry. That, as a country, we need to carve out a niche…
Hanover to Mark 300th Anniversary in Style
A slate of events is being planned to celebrate the 300th (tercentennial) anniversary of Hanover’s incorporation as a parish. Deputy Mayor of Lucea and Co-Chair of the Planning Committee, Councillor Andria Dehaney-Grant, made…
20 Rare Photos of the Deadliest Earthquake in History, 1907 Kingston Jamaica
On Jan. 14, 1907, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake rocked the capital of Jamaica at approximately 3:30 p.m. It was preceded by the sound of a great rushing wind or a train roaring through…
Jamaicans.com Sheron Hamilton Pearson awarded at The Lawman Lynch Foundation’s MUSIC for LIFE
Sheron Hamilton Pearson, noted community development activist, along with 14 other sector leaders from the New York area, was awarded The Foundation Award, for contributions to community development and civic life at the…
‘Dancehall Emperor’, Shabba Ranks, Reigned Supreme in Miramar, Florida with Epic Concert Performance
The much anticipated Shabba Ranks concert in Miramar, Florida was all that and then some with the masses coming out in full-force to witness an epic performance from one of the greatest dancehall…
Montego Bay 10th Most Visited City by American Tourists
According to Insider Monkey, a financial analysis website, Montego Bay in Jamaica is the 10th most visited city in the world. Montego Bay is among the top 10 travel destinations for American tourists…
Mandatory Life Vests At Blue Lagoon Reopening in June, Reach Falls Temporarily Closes
Visitors to the refurbished Blue Lagoon will be required to wear life vests to swim when it reopens on June 1. The new safety measure is part of a list of policies implemented…