Rohan St. Patrick Davey, the Jamaican-born former National Football League (NFL) quarterback, was born on April 14, 1978, in Clarendon, Jamaica, to parents Jeffry Davey and Dottlyn Carruthers. He has one brother, Christopher,…
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Diana Thorburn | Changing Jamaica’s adoption law is necessary
There are several explanations for why, despite approximately 4,500 children in state care – of whom roughly 2,000 are in children’s homes and well over 1,000 in foster care – fewer than 20…
Gordon Robinson | Inexcusable!
It now seems evident that the rancid, rotten reek emanating from University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) isn’t caused by patients. UHWI’s administration and Board are slowly but surely being perceived as…
Jamaica Takes Over NBC’s Today Show in Multi-Day Cultural Showcase from Ocho Rios
Jamaica was placed firmly in the global spotlight as Today aired two special episodes from Ocho Rios, delivering a multi-day showcase of the island’s culture, music and cuisine to millions of viewers. Hosted…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: After the Third Day
Easter Sunday has passed, but its message remains. The songs may have quieted, and life may feel like it has returned to normal, yet the resurrection of Jesus was never meant to be…
The Art and Ascent of Keddan Savage
In Jamaica, we often underestimate the impact of beautifying public spaces. It’s not just about aesthetics, but how thoughtfully designed environments can shape our well-being—and nowhere is this more evident than in Downtown…
Jamaican Schools Dominate AmeriCheer 2026 with Multiple Championship Wins
Jamaican teams delivered an exceptional showing at the 2026 AmeriCheer International Championships in Orlando, Florida, securing multiple first-place finishes across divisions and reinforcing the island’s growing strength in competitive cheerleading on the global…
Jamaican Music’s Influence Felt Across Global Awards and Cultural Centres
It is awards season across the global music industry, and once again, Jamaican artists—and those of Jamaican heritage—are leaving a strong mark. From Canada’s JUNO Awards to the UK’s MOBOs, the Grammy stage…
Patricia Green | Embrace vernacular architecture for climate-resilient structures
Riddle-mi-dis/riddle-me dat, guess me this riddle and paraps not. “… A man mek him house an’ him sleep outside …”. Or say it another way, “… A man build a fine upstairs house,…
Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie and Mickel Jackson | Building back better requires more than a name
“Build Back Better” and “Resilience” are two terms that have been repeated ad nauseam since Hurricane Melissa. They are dusted off after every major disaster, inspiring good talk that does not always translate…