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Jamaican Olympic team kit revealed

The Jamaica Olympic Association and PUMA launched the Jamaican Team uniforms designed by Cedella Marley for the London 2012 Olympic Games earlier this month. Cedella Marley is legendary singer, …

Clarks and Trojan to celebrate 40 years with free downloads

To celebrate 40 years of the Originals Desert Trek and the boot’s role in Jamaican culture, British shoe manufacturer Clarks has teamed with reggae label Trojan Records to produce new songs promoting …

Roundup of Prince Harry’s trip to Jamaica

This is a roundup video of Prince Harry’s activities in Kingston, during his four-day visit of Jamaica to commemorate the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s reign, courtesy of the …

Prince Harry races Usain Bolt during visit to Jamaica

Despite Jamaican prime minister Portia Simpson Miller declaring that she wants Jamaica to break away from England and the monarchy, Prince Harry still seemed relaxed during his visit to the Island. So …
Portian Simpson speech

Jamaica prime minister says it’s fine if Britain wants to apolgise for slavery

Jamaica’s prime minister has said if Britain wants to apologise for the years of “wicked and brutal” slavery suffered by the islanders at its hands, it would be …
Portia Simpson Miller Photo from my Shoot

Prince Harry visits Jamaica and Portia calls for independence

Prince Harry is touring the Caribbean to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee year. His visit to Jamaica came at a time when Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller was calling for the …

Vybz Kartel branded The White Clown of Kingston

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has been called many names, good and bad, since his mainstream debut in 2002. However, a new nickname issued to him by a French publication may just take the …

Prince Harry eager to meet Usain Bolt

Prince Harry is hoping to line up on the starting blocks next to sprinter Usain Bolt during his diamond jubilee tour of the Caribbean and Central America. The prince plans to meet the world’s …

King Stitt: A toasting pioneer who transformed reggae and dancehall music

‍King Stitt, a legendary figure in the world of Jamaican music, pioneered the art of reggae toasting. His innovative style and immense talent helped shape dancehall and reggae music genres and paved …

Jamaica Reggae Month 2012 will pay tribute to Dennis Brown

Preparations have started for Jamaica Reggae Month 2012, reports the Jamaica Gleaner. The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) have been in talks with Damion Crawford, minister of state in …
Rex Nettleford

Rex Nettleford: A cultural luminary who danced through the heart of Jamaica

In Jamaican arts and culture, Rex Nettleford shines brightly as a beacon of creativity, scholarship, and advocacy. Born on 3 February 1933 in the picturesque town of Falmouth, Jamaica, …

70% of Jamaicans say no to gay rights

A shocking new poll commissioned by the Jamaica Gleaner has found that 70% of Jamaicans do not feel that gay people deserve civil rights. The poll finally puts an approximate number on the number of …
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