Despite centuries of colonization, Jamaica has developed its own truly unique culture, which became popular worldwide after it gained independence from England in 1962. This ­heritage-inspired ...

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 ...

The heart of Jamaican life centers around its history of resilience. Here's 7 facts about life, culture and history in ...

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southwest Jamaica near the coastal town of Black River, which the government has described ...

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 ...

As Hurricane Melissa tests Jamaica’s strength, a global network of Jamaicans rallies to rebuild — revealing what climate ...