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Chris Gayle scores fastest century in cricket history 2013
Posted by The Jamaican in Sports |
Chris Gayle has set a new record for the fastest century in cricket with a 30-ball ton for Bangalore.
The Reggae Boyz must again lift themselves up to play for crucial points against a bitter Costa Rica team in their CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying (WCQ) final round football match at the Costa Rica National Stadium tonight.
Easter in Jamaica is better than anywhere else in the world!
Posted by The Jamaican in Culture |
One of Jamaica's long established practices is the setting of an egg to predict one's future. It is said if you place an egg white in a container of water on Holy Thursday night by Good Friday you will see your future. This is determined by the pattern which was formed by the coagulating egg white. If the shape formed in the container is a ship or aircraft, it means travel.
The organizers of the Jamaica Fashion & Lifestyle Awards 2012 have confirmed internationally renowned, UK-based fashion designer, Gavin Douglas, as a member of the panel of judges deliberating on the academy decided fashion categories for this year’s staging of the prestigious industry award.
The Jamaica Fashion & Lifestyle Awards set for April 28
Posted by The Jamaican in Fashion |
The Jamaica Fashion & Lifestyle Awards 2012 (JAFLA) is the ultimate celebration of two pivotal local industries and all its key players that continue to make the island-mecca renowned for fashion, flair and exquisite living, globally.
Usain Bolt is very fast. He's also pretty tall. Apparently, he can jump too. Check him out throw down a 2-hand dunk in the celebrity all star game.
Bruno Mars opened the Bob Marley tribute Sunday night at the Grammys with a reggae-infused performance
Wayne Marshall and Tami Chynn are expecting a baby!
Posted by The Jamaican in Music |
Appliance Traders Limited brand ambassadors Wayne Marshall and Tami Chynn announced last night on Facebook that they will be expecting the first child later this year.
Alia Atkinson broke the Canada Cup and Jamaican Records
Posted by The Jamaican in Sports |
Alia Atkinson broke the Canada Cup and Jamaican Records on day 1 of the two-day Canada Cup meet.
Konshens has teamed up with the industry’s Dynamic Duo – Razz & Biggy and the result is a celebratory track titled ‘Drink and Rave’ which is slated to be released under the Razz & Biggy Music Imprint.
Dancehall Deejay Makes Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff A Grandfather
Posted by The Jamaican in New Artiste |
Critically acclaimed L.A based dancehall deejay Jey Marc "The Lyricist" is back on the scene with a brand new single entitled "Best Day Of My Life" this after a one year hiatus from recording.
Welcome home Busy Signal. The artiste is back in Jamaica. He arrived last night (Friday, November 16) after completing his jail sentence in the United States for absconding bail.
Christmas Here in Jamaica isn't the same without a tall glass/bottle of Jamaican Sorrel drink to go with Christmas dinner and Fruit cake. We Jamaican's love to add some white rum and ginger.
Cherine helps raise awareness in Jamaica about Breast Cancer
Posted by The Jamaican in Music |
Actress/Singer Cherine has been busy this month, teaming up for a third year with Yoplait Yogurt and Wysinco in partnership with the Jamaican Cancer Society in the fight against breast cancer during October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
When you were born, you didn't come with an owner's manual; these guidelines make life work better. - Photo by Pampered & Posh by Danai
"Jamrock" tutu by Pampered & Posh by Danai is made with shiny black, green, and yellow tulle. A monogrammed onesie or T-shirt with Jamrock an a coordinating hair bow. This tutu is not sewn but hand knotted w/ a ribbon waist.
Bolt expected to set new Meet Record at Weltklasse Zürich
Posted by The Jamaican in Sports |
Fifteen recently crowned Olympic champions, 14 reigning World champions and 17 current world leaders will converge upon Zürich’s Letzigrund Stadium on Thursday (30) for another sold-out edition of the Weltklasse Zürich, the first of two high-powered 2012 Samsung Diamond League series finals.
Yohan Blake is now the second fastest in 100m history
Posted by The Jamaican in Sports |
Yohan Blake won the 100m August 23rd at the Athletissima IAAF Diamond League meet in Lausanne, Switzerland with a time of 9.69 seconds. This was the meet record and also his personal best (which was previously 9.75).
Professor calls for government to legalise marijuana
Posted by The Jamaican in Politics |
Professor Donald Morgan, president of the Jamaica Volunteers Association Incorporated Washington DC calls for the Jamaican government to legalise marijuana. He also called on Jamaica to serve their country.
A stunning line-up of athletics talent brimming full with Olympic champion has been assembled for the Athletissima 2012 - Samsung Diamond League meeting which takes place today (Thursday 23) in Lausanne starting at 1pm.
Four by one, four fast man, all who did a talk, uno can kiss out wi claat, look how we run fast.
What kind of women do Jamaican men really want?
Posted by The Jamaican in Lifestyle |
As a writer, music is one of my most important sources of inspiration, and there’s nothing in the world like Jamaican music to inspire me to write.
As the Miss World 2012 comes into a homestretch, all victory arrows are pointing towards Miss Jamaica Deanna Robins
Reading from The Book of Legends - Bolt 2 Vs 19-32
Posted by The Jamaican in Jokes & Stories |
19:And when they were all gathered in a certain place in the land of Lon, these swift men of many nations, Usain, he being the swiftest of the lot, did turn and say to his fellow brethren from the land of Jahm.
Watch :Team Jamaica on Ustream live on Ustream!
Posted by The Jamaican in Entertainment |
Jamaica, the small island country of 2.7 million people, has won nine medals in London, giving it the highest per-capita medal rate of any nation with multiple medals.
Bolt not legend yet but an icon, says ICO president !
Posted by The Jamaican in Sports |
That's the verdict of IOC President Jacques Rogge, who said Jamaican sprinter is an "icon," but needs to prove his greatness over more than two Olympics before he can claim legendary status.
Deanna Robins makes top 5 at the Miss World 2012 Talent Finals
Posted by The Jamaican in Fashion |
The familiar opening chords of Bob Marley's Redemption Song sound as Deanna Robins of Jamaica appeared in a dazzling sequinned headband with a black leotard striped with the Jamaican national colours
A signed pair of Usain Bolt running spikes sold with remarkable results Monday night (July 23) at a Birmingham, UK charity auction.
At the height of the heat wave, Laza Morgan shot the new music video for the single ‘Love Me 2′ and are proud to present to the fans the release of the behind the scenes.
Shane Reid aka mixologist, a professional bartender working at the hilton hotel in Jamaica share a pic of a drink he made to celebrate jamaica 50.
British farmer carved a unique tribute to Usain Bolt
Posted by The Jamaican in Sports |
A British farmer has carved a unique tribute to Usain Bolt in a field. Only effectively visible from the air, the huge likeness of the Jamaican sprinter performing his famous shooting arrow pose took weeks of planning and ploughing.
The Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) officially launched its special series of 50th anniversary commemorative banknotes Wednesday June 19, in celebration of the country’s Golden Jubilee.
Kemesha Kelly is Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2012
Posted by The Jamaican in Entertainment |
The importance of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's (JCDC) Festival Queen Competition which aims to identify a culturally aware young woman who can contribute to nation building while enhancing personal growth seems to be lost among women of St Elizabeth.
It came as no surprise that dancehall's reigning princess, Spice, turned the heat up at last night's Reggae Sumfest, Montego Bay, as soon as she hit the stage. However, what fans couldn't predict were her eye-popping clothing designs and stage props.
Send up to US$2,999 for US$7.99 to Jamaica with Xoom.com
Posted by The Jamaican in Business |
Send money to your family and friends form the convenience of your computer or Smartphone. Money is available to be picked up in 10 minutes at over 100 locations from Negril to Morant Bay. You can also deposit into any bank account in Jamaica. Send any amount up to $2,999 for $7.99.
3 interesting health benefits of Breadfruit plus facts
Posted by The Jamaican in Health |
Breadfruit Facts: There are two varieties of breadfruit, one is the seeded variety known as the breadnut, scientific name - Artocarpus camansi, and the other one is the seedless one.
Here is what Chef Karl Thomas will feed the Jamaican athletes
Posted by The Jamaican in Food |
Here's a look at one meal item that Chef Karl Thomas, the man in charge of preparing the meals of Jamaica's Olympic team
Jamaica remains in third place with three Miss World titles
Posted by The Jamaican in Lifestyle |
Jamaica stands strong in 3rd place on the list of countries to win the Miss World titles the most; the first in 1963, Carole Crawford, the second in 1976 by Cindy Breakspeare and the third by Lisa Hanna in 1993.
"One day, in the year of our Golden Jubilee for Jamaica land we love, students of the Edna Manley College Design lab came up with a cool idea to celebrate things that make Jamaicans feel nice
Deanna Robins is through to the next round.
Posted by The Jamaican in Entertainment |
Miss Jamaica World 2012, Deanna Robins is now in China, confident in being Jamaica's 4th Miss World. The Miss World 2012 pageant which will be held August 18th.
Learn to prepare a tropical energy smoothie! This one is packed with rich sources in health-promoting nutrients such as vitamin C, folate, iodine and more.
Members of Team Jamaica got the keys to the City of Lignano
Posted by The Jamaican in Sports |
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Asafa Powell and other members of Team Jamaica got the keys to the City of Lignano
Chantal Zaky gears up for the Miss Universe 2012 pagent
Posted by The Jamaican in Entertainment |
On May 12, 2012 24 year old Model Chantal Zaky became the Miss Universe Jamaica titleholder at a glitzy pageant inside the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.
Jamaica is known for having beautiful and breathtaking sunsets, and the resort town of Montego Bay is no exception to this rule. On any given day in this bustling city the orange and golden rays of the sun can be seen at anytime after 5pm as it begins it's descent on the horizon.
Ladies... It's that time again! Warm sand, cool breeze, calm waves and sunsets. Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Yes, it's Summer time again! Ladies are you tired of the ordinary bathing suit cover ups? Well, make a fashion statement and embrace your culture at the same time with a fashionable Bob Marley rasta sarong wrap.
Miss Jamaica World heads to China for Miss World 2012
Posted by The Jamaican in Entertainment |
Little Miss Arianna Small from Montego Bay presented Miss Jamaica World 2012, Deanna Robins with a send-off gift and Flag at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay before boarding her flight enroute to China on Monday July 16. Deanna wore the PUMA official Jamaican 2012 Olympic Outfit.
Earlier this week, after posting a photo of himself hanging out with A$AP Rocky, Soulja Boy decided to start a Twitter beef with SpaceGhostPurrp. The “Crank That” rapper promised to see Space in the streets and bizarrely even threatened to eat his face. While SpaceGhost did respond to Soulja, he seemed more bemused than enraged.
52 year old Merlene Ottey will compete in this Olympic!
Posted by The Jamaican in Sports |
She has represented Jamaica in numerous athletic events which has brought her fame and has made our country well-known. She holds the record for the most Olympic appearances which is seven in all, for the track and field athletic event, and for winning the largest number of World Championships medals in which she gained fourteen.
Multiple world record holder Usain Bolt was involved in a minor motor vehicle accident in Half-Way-Tree, St. Andrew after 5am this morning. The front end of a BMW motorcar driven by Bolt was damaged, however Bolt was not seriously injured.
In this episode of iCook, uCook, we explore how to make Jamaican Jerk Chicken from scratch. From home made marinade to grilling techniques to final preparation. we compliment the heat from the jerk with a fresh mango pineapple sauce. meal is brought full circle with jamaican hard dough bread and sweet fried plantains
Jamaica's dance culture is one of the most influential and creative worldwide. Almost every famous dance routine you can think of in history was affected in one way or another by a dance or trend created in Jamaica.
TRIPLE world record holder Usain Bolt, clocked a 10.04 to win the men.s 100 metres at the Ostrava golden spike meet in the Czech Republic today.
Veronica Campbell-Brown won the women's 200m in Ostrava
Posted by The Jamaican in Sports |
Earlier today, Our sprint queen Veronica Campbell-Brown won the women's 200m in Ostrava Golden Spike, . Campbell-Brown won in a time of 22.38 to beat Americans Bianca Knight (22.85) and Tiffany Townsend (23.85).
Konshens's 'Jamaican Dance' Gets global recognition!
Posted by The Jamaican in Entertainment |
Jamaican Dance gained traction globally late last year when it was featured as the lead song in the video game hit Just Dance 3. Konshens joins a cast consisting of Beyonce, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Gwen Stefani, Lenny Kravitz, the Black Eyed Peas and Britney Spears among others.
Jamaica has been represented at every World Surfing Games and World Junior Surfing Championships since 2002 as well as a number of Pan American Surfing Games. The JSA runs 2 local competition series, the three event National Junior Championships and the five event National Open Series.
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