Jamaicans abroad get love and acceptance from people all over the world. Our exuberance and patriotism are hard to ignore. The soft power we proudly exert with our culture drives people’s curiosity and interest in our country, attracting more than four million tourists annually.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month gives us a chance to look at our situation in Jamaica. Breast Cancers is the most diagnosed form of cancer among women here. Jamaica also leads the Caribbean in breast cancer incidence.
Jamaican truck drivers are infamous for their road antics. The fast driving, horn honking, gear changing and jakes jakesing, command our attention often, and inspire glee in many whose usual response is "Machine!"
Life is becoming difficult without WhatsApp. This hugely popular app now has more than two billions active users. It lets users text, call, and video chat with others anywhere for free, thus helping people save money. It is the easiest way for people to share photos, audio messages, contacts and video. It is also pervasive, available on iOS, Android, Windows Phone... Read More
In person events are back, and, sadly, more expensive than ever. Inflation took COVID 19’s job of keeping you inside. Not to worry, however we’ve got you!. This week we are alerting you to a few events that promise a great time for the best price - none.
From traditional classroom instruction to makeshift living room virtual lessons, we've all had to adjust to a new normal in recent months. Whether you've thrived in your online classroom or craved in-person interactions with your peers, you've made the best of this unexpected situation.
Between JPS bills and gas we know your pocket is near empty. And let’s not talk about the food in the supermarket where the prices are higher than Blue Mountain Peak. The restaurants have jumped their prices, too, and even party prices are getting out of reach. To help you out, we are sharing some activities you can enjoy for little or no money.
Our job is to prips you on parties and events on this vibrant slice of paradise we call home. But we also know that wah sweet yuh, can sour yuh, too. So we are sharing these few tips to maximize your fun and minimize a potential RADAM! (Check IG).
This year Jamaica celebrates 60 years of independence under the theme Reigniting a Nation for Greatness. People here and in the Diaspora plan to mark this milestone with festivities of all kinds. These include church services, street parades, fun fairs, concerts, beach parties, beauty pageants and a host of other activities that will culminate with the Grand Gala... Read More
We see extreme weather daily around the globe. We feel it in Jamaica with hotter summers, beach erosion, decreasing rainfall and drought. Heatwaves, fires, floods and hurricanes are increasingly severe and more people around the world will die as a result. The elderly and those at risk are most often the victims, but rising heat and humidity bring dangers even for... Read More