Stonelove Sound in Concert, Jamaica 1994

Stonelove Sound has been in the sound system business for over 35 years. They know dancehall reggae and they are dangerous in combat (sound clash). They have been a model for sound systems all over the world. Today, there are a zillion sound systems all over the world, from Turkey to Chile. All these sound systems are doing a great job in spreading dancehall reggae music all over the world. Big up all sound (they know what we mean). Yeah man!

Find out more about some of these sound systems by visiting the Dancehall Reggae Sound Systems Network. You are going to be surprised by the many places in the world that have thriving dancehall reggae sound systems.

Find it here: Dancehall Reggae Sound Systems Network

p.s. - Big up the Wray & Nephew calendar. Straight! Wray & Nephew makes the greatest white rum in the world. Google them. Bim!

It's beautiful to be revered (Jamaica).

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

The Dignitary Badge (Jamaica)

Carry it in your wallet and present it where ID cards are requested. Bim!

The Dignitary Badge Photo Gallery

Then God made Jamaica, REVERED.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

RIP Alton Ellis (Dead at 70)

Alton Ellis, the smooth Jamaican singer and songwriter known as the Godfather of Rock Steady, died early Saturday morning (local time) in London. He was 70 and had lived in Middlesex, England, for nearly two decades.

The cause was multiple myeloma, a form of bone cancer, said his business manager, Trish De Rosa.

Starting in the 1950s, Mr. Ellis helped lay the foundations of the Jamaican recording industry, singing songs that would profoundly influence global pop music.

Read on here: The New York Times

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Chelsie White for Bonita Jamaica

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Teaser: Yum Yum

Scenes from the 9th Annual Epicurean Escape, Grand Lido, Negril. Coming Soon!

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Jamaican Ainsley Burrows for Guiness

Great job, Ainsley. Can't stop a star from shining. Bim!

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Having Fun in Jamaica

Jamaica is the 'having fun' capital of the world. You can have clean calm fun, or wild dirty fun. Seek and ye shall find. How do you like your fun?

Clean Calm Fun


Wild Dirty Fun


Having Fun in Jamaica Photo Gallery

Note: New photographs are constantly being added to this photo collection (group) so keep checking back for updates.

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Don't try this at home

The Water Sports Team at Grand Lido Negril, the perfect resort, got madd skillz. Don't keep Jamaica waiting!

Grand Lido, the perfect resort, is owned and operated by Superclubs.

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Relaxing in Jamaica

When it comes to rest and relaxation, Jamaica rules. So many different ways to relax, so little time. How do you relax?

Relaxing in Jamaica Photo Gallery

Note: New photographs are constantly being added to this photo collection (group) so keep checking back for updates.

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

More Tributes to Jamaica's 2008 Olympic Team

So many tributes to our 2008 Olympic Team, so little time. Bim!

Angel - Golden Feeling


Mavado & Konshens


Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Usain Bolt - World's Slowest Victory Lap

Puma is having a field day with Bolt; and why shouldn't they?


Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Usain Bolt on Regis & Kelly Show

Part 1


Part 2


Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Usain Bolt on David Letterman's Show

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Spotted: Oraine Barrett (Jamaican model)

We came across this ad, starring Jamaican model Oraine Barrett, in this month's GQ Magazine. Love it! Jamaica to the world. Keep doing your thing, yute.

Orane Barrett Photo Gallery

Of course, Oraine comes out of the Pulse Investments Ltd stable. They are one of the world's finest modeling agencies, among other things. Bim!

p.s. - We have no idea how he (Oraine) got that scar, so no emails with that question, please. All we know is that a negative has turned out to be a big positive, for him.

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Beverley Manley's 'The Manley Memoirs'

Beverley Manley has written an autobiography entitled The Manley Memoirs. For those of you who do not know, Beverley Manley is the ex-wife of former Prime Minister, the late great Michael Manley. We haven’t seen a copy of the book yet but Ashante Infantry from the Toronto Star has written a review on it.

Story here: The Manley Memoirs

Listen to a reading by Beverly Manley from her book below. It starts in the second hour.

Connections: Stream it
Connections: Download it

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Sandals Resorts Honeymoon Test Drive

For many engaged couples, the happiest time of their life can also be the most stressful. From cakes and canapes to dresses and deejays, couples exhaustively taste, test and sample it all, with the exception of one of the most important elements of getting married -- their highly anticipated honeymoon. With the notion that one's honeymoon should be just as perfect as the wedding itself, Sandals Resorts, the Caribbean's most romantic vacation experience, is offering a stress-free approach to honeymoon planning through its annual Test Drive Your Honeymoon event. Available on January 14, 2009 and January 28, 2009 for only $149 per person, including airfare, this exclusive event allows couples to take an unprecedented peek at their honeymoon long before they say 'I do' during a one-day jaunt to Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

"When its comes to honeymoons, it is stunning how many couples rarely try before they buy -- especially for what is considered one of the most anticipated of all wedding festivities," Joann Delgin, Chief Romance Officer of Sandals Resorts, said. "What we have created here is an amazing opportunity for couples to feel confident, excited and stress-free about their choice in honeymoon destination. From gourmet dining and luxurious accommodations to entertainment and the exclusive Red Lane Spa, 'test drive' couples experience it all and, as an added bonus, break free from winter's icy grip for the day!"

Complete story here: Sandals Resort Honeymoon Test Drive

Find out more here: Sandals Honeymoon Test Drive

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Shaggy's Tribute to the Jamaican Olympic Team

Big up Shaggy and Jay Will, the world's finest music video director. Congrats to the Jamaican Olympic team all over. Bim!

Live in Germany (1 zillion Germans - Big up Germany)


Feel the Rush (music video)


Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Sight & Sound (Sound System) in Action, Irie Jamboree 2008, Queens, NY

This sound system, called Sight & Sound, fuses audio and video to deliver a different kind of vibe in the dancehall. Dem bad! This audio clip is from Irie Jamboree 2008, Queens, NY, August 31, 2008. They really had the crowd going. Enough said.

Sight & Sound in Action, Irie Jamboree 2008


The Crowd, Irie Jamboree 2008


Sight & Sound Promo


Be sure to visit the Dancehall Reggae Sound Systems Network. Sounds galore!

Dancehall Reggae Sound Systems Network

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

The National Library of Jamaica

The one question that so many people in the global community keep asking (us) is: 'How did Jamaica, a little country of approximately 2.8 million people, got to be so great in a world of 6.5 billion people?' Of course, we tell them that when you go you will know. And yet, so many people visit Jamaica each year and leave without getting the answer. Of course, they all leave more empowered and feeling refreshed and revitalized. But the mystery remains unsolved.

A gentleman from Boston, Massachusetts, USA, told us that when he was in college he witnessed the Jamaican movie 'The Harder They Come' (starring Jimmy Cliff, et al) playing in a cinema in Boston for four years, which is the record for the longest running movie in a country that is all about movies. USA. Dude said he took many dates to that movie and was amazed at how long the movie ran and the strong support and following it had over the four years. So the mystery of the revered little country, Jamaica, continues.

Perhaps we can solve this mystery together. Let's go back to the archives. The National Library of Jamaica is the perfect place to start. We love history, especially Jamaican history. From the days of the Arawak Indians all the way to the present, one thing has remained constant, that there's something about the place (Jamaica) that makes it so great. Journey back in time with the National Library of Jamaica and see if you can get a little closer to solving the mystery of the great little revered country, rightfully named, Jamaica.

The National Library of Jamaica Flickr Photo Gallery

The National Library of Jamaica Flickr Photo Gallery

For more information on the National Library of Jamaica visit: www.nlj.org.jm

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.

Burning Spear's New Album

Veteran reggae artiste Burning Spear has a new album, entitled Jah is Real. Winston Rodney, aka Burning Spear, has remained through to his calling as a conscious reggae artiste for over 35 years. His music is rich in message and melody. This artiste does not sing tunes to appease 'the crowd'. His music delivers powerful messages to humankind. When you really listen to Burning Spear you get a positive vibe that boosts your confidence and leaves you empowered to stand firm and face all the trials and tribulations that are here on earth. It really is an amaing experience.

Here is NPR's (a US media outlet) review of the album. Look out and/or listen out for it. Bim!

NPR's Review of Burning Spear's New album

Burning Spear's Wiki

Every country is great, especially Jamaica.

Bonita Jamaica
Beautiful Place. Amazing People.

See you in Jamaica.