Before reggae had a name, before it carried political weight or spiritual symbolism, before it traveled the world—it had a feel. And that feel was shaped, refined, and standardized by a Trinidad-born guitarist named Lynn Taitt.

When the sun dips behind the Blue Mountains and the golden glow fades over the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica transforms. The island’s heartbeat gets louder, faster, and unmistakably vibrant. Nightlife in Jamaica isn’t just entertainment—it’s culture, rhythm, and pure island energy woven together in a way only Jamaica can deliver.

Here’s a deeper look into the current state of Jamaica post-Melissa, and what can be done — by government, communities, the private sector and international partners — to help the country rebuild stronger, fairer and more resilient.