Jamaica’s Port Antonio retains its allure of seclusion and old glamour.
Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt could call time on his sprinting career after the 2012 London Games. The 24-year-old had hinted he fancied becoming a footballer.
Edna Manley was a Jamaican sculptor. She developed a national aesthetic identity to the Jamaican Art Movement.
1. The Swing at the End of the World, Ecuador The Swing At The End Of The World Lets You Swing 2,600 Meters Above Sea Level The swing’s unique location 2,600 meters above sea level offers visitors a beautiful and terrifying view of the Tungurahua Volcano. Although it might look like it hangs o
Entries are now being accepted for the 10th annual Independence Essay Competition of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) in Miami. The competition forms part of the celebrations observing Jamaica’s 48th anniversary of Independence and Emancipation across the Florida communities. The contest is open to all Jamaican children, first and second generation, and residing in Florida State, The deadline for participating entries is Friday, July 23, 2010. The winner in each category will be awarded with a plaque from the Jamaica Consulate General, and a monetary gift presentation from the Partners for Youth Foundation of South Florida. The merit to the annual Essay competition is to advance community awareness while exposing our youth to their Jamaican culture and heritage. As they research and prepare the compositions, applicants are given the opportunity to reflect on the nation’s history and culture; look at the impact of their Jamaican roots on their upbringing; and the positive events that have catapulted Jamaica and its Diaspora in the global arena. Children in the Diaspora are being encouraged to take interest in the annual Essay Competition realizing that the occasion would inspire young Jamaicans to consider more seriously learning about the island of their origin. Essay topics are as follows: 1. Talk about your experience in Jamaica as a tourist. Briefly share your adventure about one of the favorite places visited – for example a place of recreation, a historic landmark or even time spent with a Jamaican family. 2. How do you think Jamaican youth in the Diaspora can best contribute to Jamaica’s economic development? 3. Do you know of a Jamaican group or Jamaican individual who has made an outstanding contribution to their community or attained an outstanding achievement? If so, write about their contribution or achievement and its impact on the community in which he or she resides. 4. What is your opinion of reggae music today, and explain the role that this genre of music has played in Jamaica’s social, cultural and economic development. 5. Explain how the process of “Brand Jamaica” can be promoted through the export of our cultural heritage including art, music, folk culture, entertainment, food, etc. 6. Briefly describe the significance of Jamaica’s six national symbols. 7. There are several prominent Jamaican landmarks (e.g. Port Royal, Devon House, Rose Hall Great House, Spanish Town, National Heroes’ Park, etc.). Choose any Jamaican landmark that you know and explain briefly its context to Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage. * * * Each entrant must choose only one topic. The response must NOT exceed two pages and should be double-spaced. Essays can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the Jamaica Information Service, 25 SE Second Avenue – Ste 609, Miami, FLA 33131. The contestant’s name, address, telephone number and age must accompany each entry. There are three age categories for entrants: five to eight (5-8); nine to twelve (9-12); thirteen to eighteen (13-18). The deadline for entries is Friday, July 23, 2010. Cheryl Wynter (305-374-8384) ***
The James Beard award-winning television host and author on what makes Jamaica the most exciting place to eat in the Caribbean.
Photograph by Algernon E Aspinall. Image on postcard posted in Retreat, Jamaica 1922.
Kick back, relax and get away from it all with our picks for the best secluded island resorts.
Canned corned beef, or "bully beef" as it is known in Jamaica, has been transformed into a spicy, satisfying dinner dish
A walking tour of the port town of Falmouth, Jamaica, offers a close-up encounter with the town’s heritage and history
Portraits of 11 women that form part of an exhibition by photographer Jim Grover on the Windrush generation.
The American Olympic uniforms have been in the news for various reasons the last few weeks. Everyone was up in arms about them, first for being "ugly" and then for being made in China...
Item: Title: Negro Girls Photographer: Valentine and Sons Publisher:Valentine and Sons Publisher#: 13994 Year: 1891 Height: 6 in Width: 8.25 in Media: albumen print Color: b/w Country: Jamaica Town: Kingston Notes: The subject was a servant in the Cherry Garden great house. Provenance: Raymond Brandon Collection For information about reproducing this image, visit: THE CARIBBEAN PHOTO ARCHIVE
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Jamaica’s 600 miles of coastline keep partygoers busy year round. Dive off a towering cliff at sunset, swim out to a bar built in the middle of the ocean and sip daiquiris at Rick’s Café.
Map of Jamaica, 1895. Taken from the Island of Jamaica prepared for the Jamaica Handbook under the direction of Thomas Harrison, Government Surveyor by Colin Liddell in 1895. From the Map Collection of the National Library of Jamaica.
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Item: 1-337 Title: Going To Market, Jamaica Photographer: J.W. Cleary Publisher: Publisher#: Year: Height: 6.9 in Width: 9.1 in Media: Gelatin Silver print Color: b/w Country: Jamaica Town: Notes: For information about licensing this image, visit: THE CARIBBEAN PHOTO ARCHIVE
