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In the Caribbean, the coconut is a fruit that is widely used by many due to its multi-purpose appeal. With its hard green or yellow shells when freshly picked, or dark brown husks when dried, the insides of this popular fruit reveals a fleshy white

Janine and Janelle Xavier admit to having totally opposite personalities, but somehow, when they’re onstage with violins in hand, the music takes over and those differences don't make sense. “The second we start playing, that’s it. Music has always

They are the hottest new music trio in today’s entertainment industry. Comprised of sisters Jenealle and Jeuelle Archer and close friend Gerelle Forbes, Belle Republic as they are professionally called are taking the music industry by storm. The sis

The highly anticipated staging of Jamaica’s 49th Independence & Cultural Celebration (JICC) promises exhilarating entertainment, interactive activities, a variety of delicious Jamaican food, and enjoyment for the entire family.

The exciting event, i

When I was growing up on our farm in east Tennessee, we always had a melon patch. I'm not sure what varieties my parents tried besides cantaloupes and watermelons, but knowing them, it was probably most anything they could get seeds for. Disease, pe

“I have so many things to be grateful for. Every day, I wake up and express gratitude.”
Positive thinking from a woman who has spent her life teaching others to think positively. Clinical psychologist Isolde Ali Ghent was raised by former High Comm

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) is citing their last Farmers’ Market event as the most successful to date.

Staged on Wednesday June 29-2011, that event brought out the largest farmer and client participation to date and netted

There’s no doubt about it, the perfect end to a day is witnessing a majestic sunset pulling down the curtains on a beautiful blue sky. Watching the sunset paint new colors across the sky and sea is a favourite pastime for many Jamaicans particularly

For decades, Jamaica’s south coast has been the haunt of discerning travelers – wooed by its understated ambiance. It’s your turn to experience precious island treasures off the beaten track. From waterfalls to safaris, peppered shrimp to curried lob

Known to be the best place in Jamaica to procure all sorts of seafood – cooked or uncooked Alligator Pond located on the island’s vast and beautifully exotic South Coast is a virtual haven for seafood lovers. The destination is famous for its food,

Afro-Peruvian diva Susana Baca, left, speaks with Natalia Maturana, a resident of the village of Santa Barbara, Peru, for all of her 87 years. Baca is collecting the stories and music of the descendants of slaves to resuscitate Peru’s black history

The following article is part of a series prepared by the Jamaica China Friendship Association

When the Chinese first came to Jamaica, they were forced to improvise and make do with the foodstuff they were able to find here, as the supplies that the

Excerpted from: Island Buzz Jamaica

In the 1800’s heyday of King Sugar, the Parish of Trelawny, Jamaica boasted almost one hundred plantations. For the architecture or heritage buff, the Parish and in particular it’s capital, the coastal town of Falm

When laas yuh laugh ‘til yuh feel like yuh belly a guh bus’? Well “Midnight at Puss Creek,” the eagerly anticipated theater comedy-play starring Oliver Samuels and Glen “Titus” Campbell promises to make you do just that. With two shows in Florida, o

Born in Trinidad; Artist Glen Martin considers that one of the most important things to know about him. “If I hadn’t been,” he says, “I couldn’t have done half the things I’ve done in my life.” Martin’s love of nature and admiration of the female fig

By: Kerri-Ann M. Smith

By now, most of us have encountered the viral video “Nobody Canna Cross It (Bus Can Swim)” that has swept the social media newsfeeds in the past two weeks. I, for one, have watched this video over and over again and have shared