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Vice President Kamala Harris has had a distant relationship with her Jamaican father.

Prince William says he will support and respect whatever decision the people make as Caribbean nations debate their relationship with the British crown.

The appeal of the royal family remains potent. Its adaptability to changing times is a hereditary trait.

William’s comments — and his omissions — in a speech in Jamaica have sparked a debate about how the British royal family should address its historical links to slavery.

Prince William has expressed his “profound sorrow” for slavery during a visit to Jamaica.

Dozens of well-known leaders in Jamaica including professors and politicians are demanding an apology and slavery reparations as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare for a trip to the former British colony.

Dozens of well-known leaders in Jamaica including professors and politicians are demanding an apology and slavery reparations as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare for a trip to the former British colony. The group is rejecting the visit of Prince William and Kate scheduled for Tuesday, part of a larger trip to the Caribbean region that coincides with the 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence and the 70th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The trip aims to strengthen Britain’s ties with Commonwealth countries, but it’s off to a rocky start and comes as some countries consider cutting ties to the monarchy like the eastern Caribbean island of Barbados did in November.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit the Bahamas, Jamaica and Belize next month as they seek to prevent further Caribbean nations from severing ties with the Queen.

Jamaica's not a one-sport Olympic nation this year, but there are a host of them including Malta's snowboarder from California.

It's been 24 years since Jamaica had a four-man bobsled team in the Winter Games.

It's been 24 years since Jamaica had a four-man bobsled team in the Winter Games.

He led the powerful IAAF but was linked to bribery scandals involving doping and the awarding of Olympic sites.

Tim Weah’s 11th-minute goal was matched by Michail Antonio’s spectacular 34-yard strike in the 22nd minute, leaving the United States with a 1-1 draw against Jamaica in a World Cup qualifier.

The United States is now the top squad in the final round of the CONCACAF FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, thanks to a huge win last week, and now look to build a lead when they meet a struggling Jamaican squad on Tuesday. After a sluggish start to the round-robin, the Yankees have rallied back in their last few matches. Watch FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on FuboTV (7-day free trial)They are now tied with Mexico with 14 points, as each country as a 4-1-2 record, but the Americans have a better goal differential, giving them first place for the time being. What: CONCACAF FIFA World Cup QualifyingWho: Jamaica vs. United StatesWhen: Tuesday, November 16Time: 5:00 p.m. ETWhere: Independence Park (Kingston, Jamaica)Channel: NBC UniversoStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the CONCACAF Qualifying results and standings

He helped anchor the group for more than 30 years, singing on hits such as “Red Red Wine.”

As we wind down into our fall schedules, wouldn’t it be nice to take one more vacation? Maybe to the Caribbean?

Jamaican singer and record producer “Lee Scratch” Perry, considered one of reggae’s founding fathers, has died.

Jamaican Olympic hurdler Hansle Parchment took the wrong bus and likely would have missed his semifinal if not for a volunteer who paid his taxi fare. He went back to repay her after winning gold.

Hansle Parchment won gold in the men's 110-meter hurdles in Tokyo, but he might have missed his race if not for the help of one kind volunteer.

Elaine Thompson-Herah completed Bolt-esque sprint triple at the Tokyo Olympics, winning gold with Jamaica on the women's 4x100m relay team.

The fastest woman in the world was temporarily blocked from the platform after posting videos of her races. The company says it was an accident.

The fastest woman in the world was temporarily blocked from the platform after posting videos of her races. The company says it was an accident.

The Jamaican sprinter has nabbed gold in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes in Tokyo, after winning the same races at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica has won the 200-meter gold medal to complete her second straight Olympic sprint sweep.

Elaine Thompson-Herah is the first woman to successfully defend an Olympic sprint double.

Thompson-Herah, seeking a second successive Olympics sprint double after bagging the 100m gold, matched her personal best from 2015 of 21.66 seconds.

Elaine Thompson-Herah broke the 33-year-old Olympic record set in the Seoul Games, all while Team Jamaica claimed all three spots on the podium.

After action on Monday night, the two favorites in Group C at the CONCACAF Gold Cup are out in front after a pair of impressive victories, and look to continue their winning ways on Friday. JAMAICA AND COSTA RICA VICTORIOUS IN TOURNEY OPENERSCosta Rica, the group favorite, came out flying in the first half of their meeting with Guadeloupe. Watch the CONCACAF Gold Cup on FuboTV (7-day free trial)GUADELOUPE vs. JAMAICAWhen: Friday, July 16Time: 6:30 p.m. Against Costa Rica, they showed that they can compete against one of the top teams in the group, only getting outshot 10-7. Historically, Costa Rica has won all five matchups between the two dating back to 1960.

Jamaica will seek billions of pounds in reparations from Britain over its slavery past, with the country, a former British colony, once the centre of the global slave trade. The Spanish, then the British, forcibly transported Africans to work on plantations of sugar cane, bananas and other crops that created fortunes for many of their owners. Olivia Grange, minister of sports, youth and culture, told Reuters in an interview at the weekend: "We are hoping for reparatory justice in all forms that

The 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup is well underway, and Monday is Matchday no. 1 for Group C. After Jamaica and Suriname kick things off, Costa Rica’s encounter with Guadeloupe will cap off the day’s action. Watch the CONCACAF Gold Cup on FuboTV (7-day free trial)COSTA RICA vs. GUADELOUPE (9 p.m. Guadeloupe is making only their fourth appearance at the Gold Cup, and their first since 2011. CONCACAF GOLD CUP GROUP C MATCHDAY #1

A former professional soccer player, Rod O'Savio is a self-starter and self-taught cook who rises to the occasion no matter what he does.

With bands like We Are the Union reaching a new generation of listeners, the genre is experiencing yet another resurgence.

Chicago rap sensation G Herbo has been hit with new federal charges alleging he lied to an FBI agent investigating fraud case.

Bunny Wailer seen at a concert in Germany. Bernd Muller/Redferns via Getty ImagesBunny Wailer, a reggae luminary who was the last surviving founding member of the legendary group The Wailers, died on Tuesday in his native Jamaica. Bunny Wailer is seen performing at The Academy in London on June 27, 1990. "This is a great loss for Jamaica and for Reggae, undoubtedly Bunny Wailer will always be remembered for his sterling contribution to the music industry and Jamaica's culture," he wrote. ″I think I love the country actually a little bit more than the city,″ Wailer told The Associated Press in 1989.

The Caribbean is hunting for visitors and vaccines to jump-start the stalled economy in one of the worlds most tourism-dependent regions (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)SAN JUAN – The Caribbean is hunting for visitors and vaccines to jump-start the stalled economy in one of the world’s most tourism-dependent regions. Clear waters and warm sand attracted a record 31.5 million tourists to the Caribbean in 2019, but visits plummeted by an estimated 60% to 80% as the pandemic hit last year. “Many countries prefer hurricanes compared to what has happened with the pandemic,” said Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, a former Bahamian tourism minister who also led the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Cuba — the largest Caribbean nation and the only one working on its own vaccines — choked off arrivals after seeing infections surge. Neil Walters, acting secretary general of the Caribbean Tourism Organization.

click to enlarge ShutterstockReggae music made Jamaica an emblem for marijuana around the world when it hit back in the late 1960s. There is now a report on how much cannabis was produced in Michigan in 2020 at this point. In December during the holiday season sales were about 64,000 pounds and 13,000 fluid ounces.Those numbers seem impressive for an industry in its infancy. Domestic product across the nation have used seeds that originated in other countries, but we don't call it Jamaican, or Columbian, or Acapulco Gold. If you go to Jamaica, enjoy the Jamaican weed.

The Dish: Chef Darian Bryan on cooking for NFL players Chef to professional football stars, Jamaican immigrant Darian Bryan has come a long way from his island roots. While it was in Jamaica that his passion for food and cooking was born, it was in the states that it grew and developed. Bryan is now a personal chef for a slew of NFL players and other pro athletes, and they're not the only ones craving what this young chef is serving up. Dana Jacobson has the details.

Jamaican track sensation Usain Bolt said on social media Monday he is awaiting the result of a coronavirus test and is quarantining himself as a precaution. The 34-year-old retired sprinter who won gold in the 100 and 200 meters at the last three Olympics posted a video on social media to explain the situation. Like everybody, checked social media and saw that social media says Im confirmed of COVID-19, he said. He wrote in the posts: Stay safe my ppl" with hands folded in prayer. Bolt set the world records in the 100 and 200 meters at the 2009 world championships in Berlin.

click to enlarge Photo courtesy of Flavors of JamaicaChef Reniel Billups is bringing her Caribbean soul flavor to Pontiac.The founder of Irie Occasions Catering and Party Planning has been cooking up traditional Jamaican flavors around the metro area for several years. Flavors of Jamaica will kick off its grand opening with a Jamaican Brunch from 9 a.m.-2 p.m on April 4.A native of Westmoreland, Jamaica, Billups moved to the United States at the age of 9. In fact, Flavors of Jamaica will be the first Jamaican restaurant in the city.In addition to the Jamaican brunch, the restaurant will feature house-made tropical juices. Flavors of Jamaica will remain true to Chef Reniels pop-ups by featuring a diverse, traditional menu, as well as an extensive vegan menu that mirrors it.A recent pop-up at Motor City Wine featured a menu of oxtails, curry goat, and jerk chicken, as well as curry and jerk jackfruit. Fans also rave about the jerk chicken poutine, which is a recipe all Billups' own.A casual sit-down restaurant, Flavors of Jamaica plans to present live Caribbean music in the near future, but the sounds of the island will definitely be playing through overhead speakers until then, keeping everything irie.For more information about Flavors of Jamaica or Chef Billups, visit flavorsofjamaicarestaurant.com