PHOTO: Jamaica's Blue Mountain has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Courtesy of Jamaica Tourist Board) Jamaica's Blue and John Crow Mountains were designated World Heritage Sites Tuesday ...

Most people think of white sand beaches and Bob Marley when asked about Jamaica. I did an unscientific poll of some American friends recently at a dinner party, and people said, “reggae!” or “horses ...

A photographer’s trip to the island yields images that showcase its stunning terrain and vibrant culture Leah L. Jones - Lead Photographer, National Museum of African American History and Culture ...

Kissing the sky over the eastern half of Jamaica, the Blue Mountains throw the rest of the island into sharp relief. Barely an hour from Kingston, the region's slopes and fern forests seem light-years ...

Jamaica's government is taking steps to ensure the development of the recently named Blue and John Crow Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site for visitors and residents, said Portia Simpson Miller, ...

ST. PETER, Jamaica -- From pricey resorts to exclusive cruises, cheap is not a word that applies to a typical vacation in Jamaica. For those willing to put in a little time and effort, however, many ...

I step out of the airport into the tropical night to find myself alone in Jamaica. There are cab drivers galore and one guy with a sign that bears a name that's not mine. I walk a while through the ...

JAMAICA — Jamaica Area Mountain Bike Alliance’s first trail is about to open at Ball Mountain Lake on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land. Jason Rickles, corporate secretary for JAMBA, said his group ...

After her crucial midfield contribution to Jamaica’s historic draw with Brazil that secured their place in the World Cup round of 16, Drew Spence was still too overcome to talk much shop in the mixed ...

The much-anticipated Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival officially launched its 8th staging yesterday at the historic Devon House in Kingston. Coinciding with International Blue Mountain Coffee Day ...

The prestigious World Heritage site designation is also the first “mixed-heritage” site for the Caribbean sub-region. The site is one of only 32 mixed-heritage sites, taking in cultural and natural ...