Jamaican Artist Mr. Vegas Graduates With Sociology Degree and 3.9 GPA

Jamaican Artist Mr. Vegas Graduates With Sociology Degree and 3.9 GPA

By Staff Writer, Jamaicans Jamaican dancehall artist Mr. Vegas, 47, who was born Clifford Smith in Kingston in 1974, has graduated from Florida International University (FIU) with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology and a minor in Hospitality Management. During his studies, he maintained a GPA of 3.9. He announced his achievement on Instagram with a post […]

This Jamaican Music Festival Makes List of Caribbean Festivals Worth the Trip

This Jamaican Music Festival Makes List of Caribbean Festivals Worth the Trip

By Stephanie Korney, Jamaicans.com Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest has been included on the list of the 10 best Caribbean festivals compiled by U.S. News and World Report, which has determined that these are the festivals to enjoy in 2023. While the Caribbean always attracts travelers with its exceptional beaches, rainforests, and all-inclusive resort options, some of […]

Biggest Jamaican Restaurant Franchise in USA Launches Spotify Reggae Playlist Celebrating Jamaica

Biggest Jamaican Restaurant Franchise in USA Launches Spotify Reggae Playlist Celebrating Jamaica

By Staff Writer, Jamaicans Golden Krust, the top Jamaican fast-casual restaurant operator and make of Caribbean cuisine in the United States, honored Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of independence by compiling a Spotify playlist of the 60 most influential Jamaican songs in history titled, “incrEDIBLE: Celebrating Jamaica’s 60 Most Influential Songs Of All-Time.” The playlist is just […]

Jamaica Tourism Calls for More Investment in Health & Wellness

Jamaica Tourism Calls for More Investment in Health & Wellness

Montego Bay, Jamaica / June 26, 2019: Welcome to Montego Bay sign at Montego Bay airport in Jamaica. (Shutterstock) By Linda Hohnholz, eTN Editor Jamaica Tourism Minister says natural resources and geographic location make it well-positioned to be health & wellness tourism leader. The Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, therefore, called for greater investment to be […]

Murders Increase, Seven Parishes Placed Under States of Emergency

Murders Increase, Seven Parishes Placed Under States of Emergency

Downtown Kingston, Jamaica on a Sunday. (Shutterstock) By WiredJA News Team KINGSTON, Jamaica, November 15, 2022: Faced with a serious increase in the murder rate across Jamaica, the government has announced the imposition of states of emergency in Seven parishes – St. James, Hanover, Westmoreland, Clarendon, St. Catherine – and parts of the Corporate Area, […]

Broadcast Commission of Jamaica Imposes Ban on Music and Television Broadcasts It Believes Glorify Violence

Broadcast Commission of Jamaica Imposes Ban on Music and Television Broadcasts It Believes Glorify Violence

Kingston, Jamaica – May 23, 2022: Police vehicle stopped at traffic light in Downtown Kingston. Jamaica Constabulary Force vehicle. (Shutterstock) By Staff Writer, Jamaicans The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica has banned all music and television broadcasts that it has determined glorify or promote violence, use of drugs, scamming, weapons, and criminal activity. According to the […]

Jamaica Tourism Kick-starts Tourism Awareness Week

Jamaica Tourism Ministry, its public bodies, and Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) joined in giving thanks for the industry.

Jamaica Tourism Kick-starts Tourism Awareness Week

By Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor, eTurboNews The Jamaica representatives gave thanks for tourism’ contribution to the economic well-being of Jamaicans in a service of thanksgiving to kick-start Tourism Awareness Week (TAW) 2022 at the Montego Bay New Testament Church of God on Sunday, September 25. The week, which runs from September 25 to October 1, […]

Jamaica Wins Big at The World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas 2022

Jamaica Wins Big at The World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas 2022

By Staff Writer, Jamaicans Destination Earns ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board 2022,’ ‘Caribbean’s Leading Destination 2022,’ and ‘Caribbean’s Leading Nature Destination 2022’ Continuing its remarkable winning streak, Jamaica has received three prestigious World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas 2022 at the Gala Ceremony held at Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica, last night (August 31). The island […]

Reggae Marathon & New York-based Black Travel Agency Partner to Host ‘Running Vacation’ in Jamaica

Reggae Marathon & New York-based Black Travel Agency Partner to Host ‘Running Vacation’ in Jamaica

Each year the Reggae Marathon – an annual 10K, half marathon and marathon held in Negril, Jamaica – partners with US-based, Black-owned travel company, The Black Onyx Group Travel (TBOG Travel) to offer a unique travel experience that includes participation in the race, plus a relaxing and culturally immersive vacation, in arguably the most alluring […]

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