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American boys say they were beaten and starved at Jamaican school for troubled teens

Former students of Atlantis Leadership Academy in Jamaica, along with parents and lawyers, describe rampant abuse. Five employees have been charged with child cruelty. read more

Jamaican students receive scholarship to study sciences in Cuba

Fifteen young Jamaicans received scholarships to pursue tertiary training in medicine, nursing and civil engineering in the Republic of ... read more

Jamaican shooting suspect held in Dom Rep

A Jamaican who fled the island is now in police custody after he was deported from the Dominican Republic on Tuesday. Deputy ... read more

Kirk Franklin draws ire of Christians for dress, gyrating performance at Jamaican gospel concert

Gospel artist Kirk Franklin is drawing the ire of conservative Christians in Jamaica for gyrating and flexing his biceps while ministering in a tank top and shorts at Fun in the Son, a popular annual ... read more

Christina Cooke on balancing queerness and her Jamaican upbringing in her debut novel

The Jamaican Canadian writer spoke with Ryan B. Patrick about how her lived experiences inspired her debut novel Broughtupsy. read more

Move Ya Body Reggae Fest will add a little Jamaican flavor to Iowa City’s spring

A new springtime festival is coming to Iowa City as the Move Ya Body Reggae Fest makes its debut on the first Saturday in May. The five-hour festival, which is […] ... read more

Q&A: ‘Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall’ brings immigrant culture, Jamaican identity to Denton’s Thin Line

Ben DiGiacomo and Dutty Vannier served as co-directors on the musically and culturally vibrant film Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall, which is making its Texas premiere at Denton's Thin Line Fest. read more

For 30 years at Penn Relays, Jamaican athletes get love, support from this local group

The country of Jamaica has a deep tradition in track and field. That excellence is showcased annually in Philadelphia at Franklin Field as spectators at the annual Penn Relays marvel ... read more

Jerk-Yard Chicago to bring upscale Jamaican eats to 53rd Street

Jerk-Yard Chicago, an upscale Jamaican eatery with a “downtown vibe,” is coming to 53rd Street this May. Setting up shop at 1310 E. 53rd St., the former site of What’s Krackin’, Jerk-Yard is the ... read more

Jamaican Rum Brand Wrap & Nephew Launches Fund To Support Black Businesses

Wray & Nephew, the Jamaican rum owned by Italian liquor brand Campari has launched a new grant program to support Black business owners living in the UK. read more

Owners of popular Jamaican restaurant say fire ripped through building after grilling accident

ATLANTA — A popular Atlanta restaurant went up in flames Saturday morning. Dat Fire Jerk Chicken, a Jamaican restaurant on Northside Drive, caught fire after an accident with its grill. The blaze ... read more

Jamaican restaurant in southwest Atlanta catches fire, officials say

Firefighters are currently battling a restaurant fire in southwest Atlanta, according to officials. A spokesperson for the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department says they were called to 226 Northside Drive ... read more