Born on 15 January 1959 in Denham Town, Kingston, Jamaica, Carol Theresa East, known professionally as Sister Carol, is an icon of reggae music. With a career spanning over four decades, she has established herself as a formidable force in the industry, earning the revered titles “Black Cinderella” and “Mother Culture.” These monikers reflect her […]
On the afternoon of 14 January 1907, a powerful earthquake struck Kingston, Jamaica, forever altering the course of the city’s history. Measuring 6.5 on the Richter Scale, the quake unleashed devastation at approximately 3:30 pm, claiming the lives of nearly 1,000 people and causing material damage estimated at $30 million (equivalent to $823.18 million in […]
Born on 13 January 1943 in Kingston, Jamaica, Boris Gardiner O.D., is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and bass guitarist whose musical legacy spans decades. Known for his soulful voice and remarkable bass-playing skills, Gardiner has contributed significantly to reggae and Jamaican music, both as a solo artist and a session musician. His journey from humble […]
What’s it like to leave behind the familiar and embrace life in a completely different culture? In this episode of Expats Living in Jamaica, Xavier Murphy, founder of Jamaicans.com, chats with Birgitta “Gigi” Fontel, a Danish expat talks about her journey from Denmark to Jamaica Originally from a small fishing town in Denmark, Gigi grew […]