For 63 years, the Jamaican National flag has been a symbol of pride, hope and resilience, for Jamaicans themselves as well as people all over the world. It became the island’s greatest national symbol ...

Veniece Bolton and her mother, Tamika Edwards, still remember the chill of their first November in Queens. "That was the first culture shock we had," Bolton said. "My sister got frostbite, and she's ...

Broward County has the largest concentration of Jamaicans in Florida, and we are spotlighting their heritage, from music to ...

WORCESTER — “I hope that all the people that love our Jamaican music, food and culture will take this time to offer their support to the people living there,” said Bridgette L. Hylton who helps run ...

As the island rebuilds after Hurricane Melissa, its irrepressible spirit and beauty remain a welcoming beacon ...

WATERBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - The strongest hurricane on record to hit Jamaica has struck the island nation, leaving thousands of Jamaican people in Connecticut frantically trying to get in touch with ...

Torrential rains and turbulent winds caused widespread damage as Hurricane Melissa barreled through Jamaica. Much of the infrastructure on the island was not made to withstand 185 mph winds. “It has ...

After Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica, residents in Brooklyn say they are waiting by their phones, desperately trying to reach loved ones back home. For Niki Gordon, head chef at Irie Jerk ...

Jamaican foods are known for being hearty, spicy, and endlessly flavorful. We spoke with two experts to discover the must-try foods and drinks from the island.