
10 Great Places to Eat in Treasure Beach, Jamaica
Here’s a list of 10 great places to eat in Treasure Beach, Jamaica. I’ll be there for Calabash for the next few days and so eating places are on my mind… I haven’t put any contact info as pretty much everyone in Treasure Beach knows where these places are. Treasure

Finding Authentic Jamaica in Treasure Beach
Here’s a great article on the truly Jamaican “community tourism” experience that Treasure Beach has to offer. “Away from the all-inclusive resorts, a quiet spot steeps visitors in the culture with Red Stripe beer, roaming goats and soccer on the beach.” Read more: http://www.startribune.com/finding-authentic-jamaica-at-jake-s-on-treasure-beach/380139271/

Marleys Reunite for First Photo Shoot in Over 10 Years
Check out this rare photo shoot where GQ Style caught up with the Marleys – sons, daughters, and grandchildren… Read more: http://www.gq.com/story/bob-marley-family-photos

Jamaica’s Jewish Heritage – The Forgotten Jewish Pirates of Jamaica
Here is an interesting article on Jamaica’s Jewish heritage: “Once, Semitic swashbucklers battled for control of the Caribbean island. Today, some tour operators and cultural historians are calling attention to the country’s little-known Jewish heritage.” Read more: travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/jewish-pirates-jamaica-kingston

Jamaica Can Benefit from Globalisation Says the Economist
Here’s an interesting article from The Economist about how Jamaica can benefit from globalisation. IT IS EASY to succumb to the romance of Jamaica over dinner with Chris Blackwell in GoldenEye, his boutique hotel in the grounds of Ian Fleming’s Caribbean retreat. Mr Blackwell’s mother was Fleming’s mistress, muse and

Caribbean’s First Net Zero Energy Building to be Constructed at UWI
Construction of the Caribbean’s first Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) is to commence shortly at The University of the West Indies (UWI). Ground was broken on May 10 at the UWI for the approximately J$61.48 million (US$500,000) project, to be situated along Gibraltar Way on the UWI Mona campus. The

YardEdge Jewelry Combines Semi Precious Stones with Sterling Silver
YardEdge Jewelry 2016 YardEdge’s 2016 Jewelry line combines sterling silver, semi precious stones as well as various other types of materials. Semi precious stones include turquoise, fresh water pearls, hematite, jasper among others. YardEdge jewelry is inspired by the many moods and colours of Jamaica. For more information on our

Life After Usain Bolt? Team Jamaica to the Rescue
What does life in athletics look like after Usain Bolt? Here’s a story from CNN talking about life after Usain Bolt in athletics. They’re wondering how interesting athletics will be after Usain hangs up his spikes….Team Jamaica to the rescue? According to Daley Thompson, ‘Without Usain Bolt athletics ranks beside mud-wrestling’ (CNN) With

Kingston on the Edge (KOTE) 2016 Logo Competition
Kingston on the Edge (KOTE) 2016 – Kingston Art is Happening KOTE 2016 runs from June 17 – 26. KOTE is Jamaica’s urban arts festival which happens every year in Kingston. Past KOTEs have showcased Jamaica’s plethora of artists, dancers, actors, musicians, singers and more! Create a KOTE 2016 Logo

Calabash 2016 June 3 – 5, Treasure Beach Jamaica
Calabash 2016 will be held this year from June 3 to 5 in Treasure Beach, Jamaica. Check out Calabash 2016 schedule here: http://www.calabashfestival.org/2016/schedule.html About Calabash – Jamaica’s Premier Literary Festival The Calabash International Literary Festival was founded in 2001 by three Jamaicans the novelist Colin Channer, the poet Kwame Dawes and