by | Nov 15, 2013 | Jamaica Culture, Tools & Resources, Travel to Jamaica
Jamaica has it’s own money currency in Jamaican Dollars. The Jamaican Money or the Money in Jamaica has pictures of Jamaica’s National Hero and former Jamaica’s Prime Minister. The money also shows picture of Jamaica’s...
by admin | Aug 3, 2013 | Jamaica Culture
I recently attended a meeting of the Jamaican Maroons in New York City. The meeting was held at the “Council of the Overseas Maroons” to Ms Caroll Barnett. She welcomes Colonel Ferron Williams of the Accompong Maroons. Also in attendance was the Principal of...
by admin | Jul 15, 2013 | Jamaica Culture
The Maroons in Cockpit Country face boundary challenges. However, their future is bright because of the vision of their people and their leader Colonel Ferron Williams. Even though they have faced challenges since they arrived in Jamaica in the 1600s, the Maroons...
by | Oct 20, 2012 | Jamaica Culture
Jamaica celebrated National Heroes Day on October 15, 2012 by giving recognition to the late Olympian great Herb McKenley. The celebration took place in National Heroes Park where all Jamaican Heroes are laid to rest. Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller led the...
by | Sep 16, 2012 | Jamaica Culture
As Jamaica Sports Minister Natalie-Headley and the Jamaican Government announced plans to celebrate the athlete’s accomplishments in the London Olympics in August 2012, folks continued to be marveled at the success of the athletes over the years. The celebration is...
by | Aug 21, 2012 | Jamaica Culture
Roots, Reggae Summer Jam Roots conscious foundation reggae band Israel Vibration was rocking & scanking (dancing) away in Central Park NYC. The Roots, Reggae Summer Jam took place on Sunday August 19, 2012 in celebration of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary....
