Photo courtesy of Kingston Dub Club Patricia Meschino walks us down history lane with an explanation of the rise, transformation, and resurgence of the genre that is dub music. Dub rose to fame internationally in the 1970s as music engineers played with, altered, and looped various instrumental…
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The LA Times has put together a list of 7 sipping rums that with one taste will make you feel like you're relaxing at the edge of the sea. Two of these delicious rums are Jamaican homemade. The first is Appleton Estate Extra 12—and you can actually visit the distillery located in St. Elizabeth…
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Photo courtesy of Reggae Sumfest Reggae Sumfest has come and gone, and we are counting down the days until the next one. Jamaica’s biggest music festival draws reggae lovers from all over the world to celebrate the famous genre. Damian Marley, Bounty Killa, Lady Saw and a bunch more graced the…
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Usain Bolt is, without a doubt, the greatest sprinter of all time. Not just because of his running prowess, but because he is a well-rounded athlete that people can look up to, especially the people from his Mother Country. Coming from Jamaica that boasts a population of less than 3 million, the…
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Photo Courtesy of @thirstynyc Enjoy the last half of summer with delicious Jamaican cocktails. A perfect companion to a tasty barbecue or a rewarding treat after a long hot day, these drinks will supply a taste of the island. “These rum recipes will immediately transform you into a bathing suit…
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When you think about the island of Jamaica a few things immediately come to mind: blue translucent waters, the iconic reggae music of Bob Marley, and well, the islands affinity to ganja. When most people think about traveling to Jamaica their first thought in choosing a location is the North coast…
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Montego Bay, Your Gateway to Jamaica By Staff Writer: Andrea Chase Jamaica’s capital city may be Kingston but Montego Bay is indisputably its tourist capital. This year marks 36 years since Montego Bay, which has been steadily growing in popularity and stature, regained its city status which was…
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The RuJohn Foundation: Impact Investing That Educates Jamaica's Youth Stories abound of foreign charity volunteers bearing gifts of T-shirts and basketballs earmarked for disadvantaged children in rural communities. Rarer however, are foundations whose volunteers return to their home countries…
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Surrounded by the aroma of earthy spices like cumin turmeric and ginger, mixed with the subtle sweetness of coconuts and fragrant vanilla, it is difficult to not indulge. Jamaica provides a culinary experience like none other, with a history flavored by ethnic groups from around the world. Curry is…
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