Lights, camera, Kingston! - Jamaica Observer
Lights, camera, Kingston!
Stay updated with breaking news from Janet Crick. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The carnival festivities continue as Main Event Entertainment Group, Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) and Red Stripe Flavours partner with Kingston Creative to host the “last fête of the season”–Carnival Lyme– on Sunday, April...
Bob Marley helped create a musical mecca. Now the city is betting that a vibrant mix of art, food, and heritage will restore its title as a cultural epicenter of the Caribbean.
Enjoy the bustling capital of Jamaica before taking in the reggae-soaked fun on Skyline Drive
By Brendan Sainsbury 15 March 2021 Ackee and saltfish is synonymous with Jamaica, as entwined with the national identity as reggae or cricket. Spiked with herbs and peppers and accompanied by rich Caribbean trimmings like plantains and breadfruit, it pays testimony to the country’s tempestuous history and multiracial roots. The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt reputedly has it for breakfast. But how did a meal that combines a preserved North Atlantic fish and a potentially toxic West African fruit become Jamaica’s national dish? The answer is embedded in the country’s h...