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 ...

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 ...

This year marks the 61 anniversary of Jamaican Independence Day. Every year since Aug. 6, 1962, Jamaicans honor this momentous occasion in many ways. Here’s a few facts about Jamaica’s journey to ...

As Hurricane Melissa continues through the Caribbean, members of the Jamaican community in the Greater Boston area are anxiously trying to contact relatives back home. For Delroy Allen, a Wayland High ...

In response to the storm, Jamaican Women of Florida has ramped up support to Melody House, a house for abandoned and abused girls in Montego Bay. The area was one of the worst hit by the hurricane.

The British government has been criticized for a guide published in 2013 that urges people deported from the UK to Jamaica to "try to be 'Jamaican'" and adopt a "local accent" upon arrival. The ...

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 ...

"I am cooking a whole lot,” Brittney Williams said during an interview on the day before Christmas Eve. “We got beef stew cranking for tonight's dinner. Then I got to prepare for the Christmas Eve ...

A Jamaican business owner who rents out private cottages for stay is facing backlash for proudly disinviting Black American travelers to her property because of all the “problems” they bring. A TikTok ...

So far, at least six people have been killed by the hurricane across the Caribbean. Jamaican leaders urge residents to prepare by stocking up on last-minute supplies and seeking higher, safer ground.

The Jamaican patty, a cherished comfort food, offers savory and spicy island flavors in every bite. The pastry is most commonly enjoyed as a quick pick-me-up or light meal and eaten directly from a ...