News that Cuba is moving toward major economic reforms has sparked discussion across the Caribbean. Some Jamaicans have expressed concern that a more open Cuban economy could create competition for Jamaica, especially in…
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A Jamaican’s Guide To The Best Things To Do In New York in July 2026
Summer is here and what an exciting start it has been. Following the exciting events as part of Caribbean American Heritage Month, July is continuing to build on the trend. This month will…
Are We Missing Out on Jamaica’s Greatest Football Player? The Rise of Khadija “Bunny” Shaw
“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” — Bobby Unser, American Race car Driver There are moments in sports when an athlete becomes so dominant that the conversation is no longer about whether…
Jamaican American Dr. Dahlia A. Blake Re-Elected President of The Opera Society in South Florida
Jamaican American physician and community leader Dr. Dahlia A. Blake has been re-elected for a second term as President of The Opera Society, continuing her leadership of an organization that has supported opera…
Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie and Diana McCaulay | Securing Jamaica’s energy future
Electricity in Jamaica is expensive. In fact, our electricity bills are among the highest in the Caribbean. High energy costs affect everyone. Businesses have to spend more money to operate, which can lead…
Dennis Minott | A balanced ledger but an unbalanced society
Jamaica is now praised internationally for a fiscal achievement few indebted developing countries have managed. By the end of March, public debt had fallen to 65.6 per cent of GDP, still far below…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Secret Place
Psalm 91 has long been a source of comfort for God’s people during seasons of danger, uncertainty, and suffering. Although the author is not identified, the psalm reflects the covenant relationship between God and…
Why Jamaicans Are Celebrating AJ Dybantsa After His No. 1 NBA Draft Selection
AJ Dybantsa entered the history books when he was selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards. While basketball fans know him as one of the top young…
Jamaicans You Must Know: Sociologist, Historian and Novelist Orlando Patterson
Jamaica has produced no shortage of world-class thinkers, and among them is Orlando Patterson, OJ OM the Jamaican-born sociologist, historian, novelist and public intellectual whose work has helped shape global understanding of slavery,…
Black River to Be Moved Inland Under Government’s Climate-Resilient Redevelopment Plan
Jamaicans.com caught up with Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, at the recently concluded Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay, where he shared what he…