Jamaica, the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean, has international reach. This is especially true in the realms of music, pop culture, sports, and even politics. Here are 5 symbols that ...

Having an immigrant parent is one of the many things that I love about myself. Although I am an American, I am also part of another culture, which in turn helps me learn more about myself (which is ...

You can sense the pride in the eyes of Patricia Chin as she points out some of the famous artists that have been part of VP Records, the Caribbean music label based in Jamaica, Queens. It was ...

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 ...

The island nation of Jamaica is celebrating 45 years of independence. People of Jamaican heritage are commemorating the anniversary in cities around the world. In this week's Heard on the Street, hear ...

Rastafari In Inity (RII) is proud to announce the historical partnership between Rastafari Rootzfest™ (RII) and High Times® to produce the first Ganja Festival in Negril, Jamaica, the “Capital of ...

Jamaica’s tiny Jewish community will soon celebrate its 350th anniversary — one year late. Some 150 to 200 Jews live on the Caribbean island of 3 million. Mostly intermarried and interracial, the ...

The Town of Caledon in Ontario, Canada, has designated October as Jamaica Heritage Month. This month-long celebration aims to recognize and honor Jamaican Canadians’ rich cultural contributions to our ...