It's been 60 years since Jamaica gained independence from Britain, and Jamaicans all over the world, including many here in Manitoba, are commemorating the historic event. Britain ruled Jamaica for ...

MONTEGO BAY, St James — Pastor Ted Wilson, president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, has lauded Jamaica for its freedom of religion. “I want to thank the country and the ...

Known for its strong sense of self identity expressed through its music, food and rich cultural mix, Jamaica's influence extends far beyond its shores. With luminaries such as the black nationalist ...

The idea for the bobsled team, which gained fame through 1993’s “Cool Runnings,” had its origins in an annual push-cart derby, where homemade vending carts are used in competitive races.

In this essay, writer AJ Morris explores the cultural history of Jamaican music, from reggae to dancehall, and examines how the medium works in tandem with Jamaican film as acts of protest and ...

It hit like a ton of bricks. Two of Jamaica’s medal-winning athletes in international competition have defected to Turkey, with others to follow. Money is a powerful lure to talented athletes from a ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ibex (NASDAQ: IBEX), a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, today announced ...

Are Jamaicans genetically predisposed to being violent? Friday, June 23, was designated a national day of mourning for children who have been victims of violence. According to the Jamaica Constabulary ...

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The prime minister ordered mandatory evacuations as officials braced for tens of thousands to be displaced. Three people were killed and 13 others injured during preparations for the storm, the health ...