Did You Know Jamaica Declared Independence on This Day in History
From the food to the music, the cultural influence of Jamaica is undeniable. The Caribbean country proclaimed its…
Jamaica to Drop Queen Elizabeth As Head of State
Jamaica is reportedly moving to have Queen Elizabeth removed as the head of state. The Independent reports that…
5 Bob Marley Quotes to Live By
Sunday marked the anniversary of the birth of reggae legend Bob Marley. Marley was not only known for…
Jamaican Bobsled Teams Are Back in the Olympics
For a country that never, ever sees snow, Jamaica seems to love sports that are played in it.…
Maroon Chief Currie to Holness: ‘Jamaica Is Not a Unitary Sovereign State’
Chief Richard Currie, leader of the Accompong Maroons, has denied claims by Prime Minister Andrew Holness that Jamaica…
Robbie Shakespeare, Sly and Robbie Bassist, Dies at 68
Jamaican reggae artist Robbie Shakespeare has died at 68. The musician was best known as one-half of the…
A Jamaican Love Story: Lover’s Leap in St. Elizabeth
Lover’s Leap, a tourist destination in Jamaica, boasts a 1,700-foot drop and a haunting tale. The story of…
Jamaican Reggae Pioneer, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Dies at 85
Legendary Jamaican musician Lee “Scratch” Perry has died at the age of 85. Perry died in hospital in…
Sha’Carri vs. Team Jamaica Provided the Hype, Now Track Needs Bolt vs. Tyreek to Keep It Going
On Saturday, everyone tuned in to the Prefontaine Classic to watch Sha’Carri Richardson’s return to the track against…
Jamaican PM Announces Seven Days of Lockdown to Curb Coronavirus
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced seven days of lockdown to help the country curb the country’s rising…
Una Marson: A Jamaican Feminist Icon
Poet, writer and feminist Una Marson was the kind of woman who always spoke her mind (whether on…
Jamaica Rejoices Over Tourism Upswing
Jamaican tourism took a dive during last year’s lockdown — but this month, the country celebrated its one-millionth…