Travelers to Jamaica will find an array of music and cultural events taking place across the island this summer, highlighted by the 31st year of the Reggae Sumfest concert series. The island’s music, ...

In 1985 when she first visited Jamaica as a teen, Ann Marie Keene fell in love with the island and its music. The sounds of reggae music often blared in her home; after all, her mother was a musician ...

It’s that time of year again to enjoy the iconic Jamaican Easter bun, a cherished tradition in the Caribbean culture. Although the spiced Jamaican Easter bun is enjoyed year-round, it’s more popular ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reggae music icon Jimmy Cliff, who's unique tone, lyricism and breakthrough role on the silver screen helped make the music of his ...

Installation by Shoshanna Weinberger. Photo credit: Carlos Hernandez. Jamaica has long been an island that has inspired people through its rich culture from reggae to jerk chicken to the Rastafari ...

Ganja in Jamaica is more than just the cannabis plant; it’s a culture, a way of life, and an expression of people from varying cultural backgrounds who ended up on the Caribbean Island via the ...

Jamaica’s tourism landscape is set to flourish in 2025 with an array of new luxury hotel openings and an exciting calendar of events that celebrate the island's rich culture and culinary heritage.

Jamaica measures 146 miles from end to end and 51 miles at its widest point — slightly smaller than the State of Connecticut. To the average American, this may seem small in terms of land, but the ...

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa in 2025, Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise returns to Jamaica with renewed purpose. Reconnecting with the source, the experience celebrates Jamaican music and culture ...

Hurricane Melissa is the first Category 5 hurricane to make landfall in Jamaica. Before Melissa, the most destructive hurricane in Jamaica was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988. Eight-time Olympic medalist ...

Uptown New Kingston is the financial hub of Jamaica’s capital. With around a million residents, the vibrancy of the city is juxtaposed with the presence of unhoused people who lie in shop doorways, ...