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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans Jamaica was well represented at the 96th staging of Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Jamaica’s Grammy Award winners Sean Paul and Ziggy Marley made their presence known on the extravagant and massive floats that have made Macy’s parade a must-see attraction of the holiday season. Ziggy Marley […]
By Staff Writer, Jamaicans A decade after receiving the gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles event at the 2012 London Olympics, the winner, Natalya Antyukh of Russia has been disqualified and stripped of the medal for doping. This means that the 2012 silver medalist, Lashinda Demus of the United States, will be presented with the […]
By Vinette K. Pryce A renewed effort to mobilize support for a presidential pardon for Jamaica’s first national hero is now in effect after recently re-launching during the anniversary birthday week of Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Jump-started by Pulitzer prize winning author Karen Hunter, the movement was resuscitated after the first Black president of the USA […]
LOULE, PORTUGAL – JUNE 26: Jimmy Cliff performs onstage at Festival Med June 25, 2008 in Loule, Portugal. (Shutterstock) By Stephanie Korney, Jamaicans On August 28, 2022, Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff shared fascinating facts about his latest album release, meeting Bob Marley, and making the iconic film, “The Harder They Come” in an interview […]
Singer Shaggy performs on the stage of the 68th Sanremo Song Festival on February 7, 2018, in Sanremo, Italy. (Shutterstock) By Staff Writer, Jamaicans Rolling Stone, the American monthly magazine that reports on music, politics, and popular culture, honored the 60th anniversary of Jamaican independence with a listing of 60 of the greatest songs – […]
By Anne Thornley-Brown, Jamaicans Roy T. Anderson, veteran movie and television stuntman, will premiere his award-winning documentary, African Redemption: The Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey, at a free outdoor screening in Harlem, NY. This ground-breaking film produced by his production company, Black Star Line Films, chronicles the journey of civil rights activist Marcus Garvey. […]
My Fellow Jamaicans across the globe, Happy Independence! I am pleased to join you in celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Independence of our beloved country, Jamaica. This is a momentous time in our nation’s history, as we acknowledge and reflect on the tremendous progress made over the past sixty years. We are also able to […]