Demographically, Jamaica is a dot on the world map. Its population of just under 2.9 million ranks the island nation 133rd in size. By contrast, Jamaica is a giant in athletics. Remarkably, the black-green-and-gold dot has garnered 56 Olympic medals in track and field, with 13 gold medals leading the way. Blessed with speed […]
Thousands of Jamaicans and visitors gathered in Accompong, St. Elizabeth, on January 6 to celebrate the 274th anniversary of the Peace Treaty, which was signed between the Maroons and the British Government. The annual event attracted even more attention this year, as it is one of the official events of Jamaica 50, to mark the […]
The Webster Memorial United Church on Half-Way-Tree Road was alive with the colours and sounds of Jamaica on Sunday (Jan. 29), as the country’s leaders, clerics, dignitaries and congregants came together to praise the Almighty for 50 years of nationhood. The event was part of the year-long ‘Jamaica 50’ celebration, to mark the 50th anniversary […]