The announcement that Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami, Roderick Oliver Mair, has been appointed as the country’s next Consul General in New York has prompted an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from members of…
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Jamaica 64: Independence and Emancipation Celebrations Across the Global Diaspora
As Jamaica celebrates 64 years of Independence, Jamaicans across the globe will once again do what we know best: come together in fellowship to celebrate our heritage, culture and shared identity. From church…
Canadian Reggae Ambassador Launches Reggae Month Canada Initiative
Canadian reggae ambassador and radio personality Robert “SPEXDABOSS” Lloyd is launching Reggae Month Canada, a new cultural initiative inspired by Jamaica’s Reggae Month celebrations. The initiative will officially debut on August 1st, during…
Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’
The US Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, although three officials dissented in favour of higher rates as the central bank wrestles with how to deal with persistently high inflation….
Autarchii’s OVERSTAND App Redefines Rastafari Learning Online
Autarchii’s OVERSTAND App Redefines Rastafari Learning Online The Jamaican roots reggae artist Autarchii launched the OVERSTAND web app in July 2026, selecting the symbolic date of July 23, the birthday of His Imperial…
Throwback 45s: Joy White – Dread Out Deh
Throwback 45s: Joy White – Dread Out Deh ARTIST: Joy White TITLE: Dread Out Deh LABEL: Eagle YEAR: 1974 Dread Out Deh Joy White’s voice has a softness to it that pulls you…
97-Year-Old Jamaican Viral Cooking Star Earns Guinness World Record
At an age when many people are enjoying a quiet retirement, 97-year-old Jamaican Aileen Chin has become the internet’s favourite adopted grandma, winning over millions around the world with her recipes, warmth and…
This Jamaican Artist Designed One of the Eastern Caribbean’s Largest Public Murals
When Anthony “Taoszen” Smith was invited to lead the design of a public mural in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, it marked another milestone for the Jamaican artist, whose growing portfolio of large-scale…
Derrimon to sell Drax Hall lands to REIT managed by Different Capital
Derrimon Trading plans to sell a 12.36-acre parcel of land in Drax Hall, St Ann, to an entity managed by Different Capital at roughly 40 per cent below its independently appraised market value…