Category: CULTURE

Tran·quil : FREE FROM DISTURBANCE; CALM; PEACEFUL  Busy, busy and more busy seem to be the normal routine for people today.  I remember a time...

As the new year unfolds, reggae and dancehall enthusiasts around the globe are buzzing with excitement. The 2024 festival calendar is packed with vibrant events,...

As Jamaica gears up for what promises to be a record-breaking winter tourist season, the island nation has already achieved a remarkable milestone. With 10...

“Bob Marley: One Love” movie is striking a powerful chord at the box office this Valentine’s week, capturing the hearts of millions with its portrayal...

How did Kingsley Ben-Adir fare in using Jamaican Patois in the Bob Marley movie? Based on feedback from Jamaican moviegoers, he did well. Ben-Adir’s portrayal...

Hurdler, Melaine Walker, wants to represent Jamaica at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. Walker, 40, won gold in the 400-meter hurdles at the...

This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending February 16, 2024. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly...

Someone once said that when it comes to serving the Lord, the “pay” is excellent and the “benefits” are out of this world. This thought...

Pluto Shervington, born Leighton Shervington, in Kingston, Jamaica, was a multifaceted reggae musician, engineer, and producer who left an indelible mark on the music world....

Violinist Leah Flynn was born in Brooklyn to Jamaican parents. Her mother is from Kingston, and her father is from the Parish of St Ann....