Jamaican Patty
The Jamaican patty is an expression of the Jamaican people. It's history is derivative from the British Cornish pasty, enhanced by the cayenne pepper...
Breadfruit
Breadfruit was introduce to Jamaica by Captain Bligh in 1793 from the Pacific Islands. It is a tropical fruit, belonging to the Moraceae family. It...
The Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou)
Louise Bennett was born on September 7, 1919. She was a Jamaican poet and activist. From Kingston, Jamaica Louise Bennett remains a household name...
Chuck Berry, a Founding Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Dies at 90
Chuck Berry, the singer, songwriter and guitar great who practically defined rock music with his impeccably twangy hits “Maybellene,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” “Memphis,” “My Ding-a-Ling”...
Trench Town show gets thumbs up
Junior Lincoln, chairman of the Trench Town Festival Committee, says last Saturday’s free concert at Boys’ Town, was an overwhelming success.
Lincoln estimates that over...
Jimmy Cliff delights fans at Somerton
SOMERTON, St James — Hundreds of reggae lovers received a musical lesson from iconic reggae ambassador Jimmy Cliff in a masterful performance at Somerton...
Bolt In Mixed Company On First Night Of Nitro Athletics
It was Usain Bolt unlike he has ever been seen before on the track — taking part in a mixed 4x100-metre relay.
The first edition...
