A Jamaican-born public servant has reached a new milestone in South Florida. Latoya S. Clarke, a longtime City of Sunrise commissioner, has been elevated to the role of Assistant Deputy Mayor. Her appointment…
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Jamaica Strong Relief Concert in New York – What Made the Night Matter
The Jamaica Strong Hurricane Melissa Relief concert in New York City marked an important moment for the Jamaican diaspora in the United States. Held at the UBS Arena on December 12th, 2025, the…
From Loss to Legacy: How Sekou McDonald Founded the UK’s First Jamaican Polo Team
Sekou McDonald did not come to polo through family tradition or privilege. Born in Kingston and raised in Point Hill, St Catherine, he migrated to the UK shortly after leaving high school. His…
This Team Is Jamaica’s Highest World Ranked Men’s Sports Team At Number 8
Jamaica will enter 2026 with one men’s national team sitting higher in the world rankings than any other. The Jamaica Senior Men’s Lacrosse Team closed the 2025 calendar year ranked number eight in…
Floyd Morris | Integrate accessibility and inclusion for more resilient post-Melissa Jamaica
Jamaica has agreed to a number of international agreements that bind it to providing an accessible and inclusive environment for persons with disabilities. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with…
Gordon Robinson | Make a change
Despite most of us having no clue where the time went it seems another new year is upon us. The thing about time is that it not only flies but changes direction, fortunes…
How Jamaica Restored Tourism Operations After Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica’s tourism sector has recorded steady gains following Hurricane Melissa, meeting its target to restore tourism operations by December 15. Just over six weeks after the storm, the island welcomed 300,000 visitors, including…
The Death of Jonkonnu? Why This Important Christmas Tradition Is Slowly Fading
Around this time each year, conversations resurface lamenting the loss of Christmas traditions, particularly Jonkonnu. Too often, these reflections amount to little more than nostalgic fodder — a reminder that, long before Christmas…
The Story of Jonkonnu: A Masquerade of Rebellion and Identity
Around this time each year, conversations resurface lamenting the loss of Christmas traditions, particularly Jonkonnu. Too often, these reflections amount to little more than nostalgic fodder — a reminder that we once practised…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: A Worship Born in the Dark
It is the day after Christmas. As we prepare to close the chapter on this Christmas season, a few things are worth remembering. Christmas did not begin in comfort, celebration, or certainty. It…