“”I don’t think anyone is near my records.” ~ Usain Bolt How are Falmouth connected to the one time “fastest man alive?” Jamaica’s Usain Bolt is an Olympic legend who has been called “the fastest man alive” for smashing world records and winning multiple gold medals at the 2008,…
Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake (left), conversing with students from the St. Ann-based Ocho Rios High School at the 2016 staging of the National Achievement Expo held at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon. Photo: Dave Reid Courtesy of Jamaica Information Services “The Jamaica…
Oshane Mamby known as Jahdon- the Congo Bongo Man, is an artiste on the rise. Impressive sounds, with high vibration lyrics and a jovial and wise spirit are what one can expect when engaging with Jahdon. Declared “Reggae Music’s Next Messenger,” by the Jamaica Gleaner in February 2020, the reggae…
Hellshire Beach is widely loved by tourists around the world and it is a popular spot for natives alike because of its safe swimming waters. Hellshire Beach is in Portmore, Jamaica. Its sands are an off-white color with specks of black sand – simply gorgeous. Hellshire is also known for a…
Writer: Dr. Dwayne Dyce We look at our past because we long to connect with our true identity, those parts of ourselves that we are unable to let go of. Life’s journey affords us the opportunity to test our endurance as we tackle obstacles while finding the balance that brings…
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Jamaica is the Reggae capitol and Bob Marley is largely responsible. Robert Nesta Marley, OM (Order of Merit) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician born on February 6, 1945 and lived until May 11, 1981. Proclaimed and accepted as The King of Reggae, Bob Marley is considered one of…
An Appreciation of Jamaica’s Architecture December 12, 2020 Falmouth Jamaica has some of the most fascinating architecture. This artwork gives a depiction of Falmouth in the 1840s. The town’s buildings, the old and the not-so-old, make up the historic townscape of Falmouth. These shared characteristics weave the varied building styles…