Australian Jamaican actor, Zahra Newman, performed a one-woman show in Melbourne, Australia, adapted from the award-winning memoir, “The Hate Race,” by Maxine Beneba Clarke. Most of the characters in the story are from…
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Jesus’ Demonstration of Grace
When Jesus healed the blind man He encountered after being thrown out of the temple, He showed him much grace. According to the narrative (John 9), the man did not even ask to…
Jamaican-born WWII Veteran, Cricket Legend, Businessman, and Author Celebrates 100th Birthday
Ralph Alfrado Ottey was born in 1924 in Little London, Westmoreland, Jamaica. He left the island in 1944 and traveled to the United Kingdom after the UK sent out a call to help…
Jamaican Hockey Entrepreneur Becomes Face of His Brand Despite Minimal Black Representation in the Sport
Jamaican entrepreneur, Zechariah Thomas, 21, didn’t set out to be the face of his company, Swift Hockey, because of the racism that exists in the hockey industry. Swift Hockey makes hockey sticks in…
Experience Bob Marley’s Jamaica with These Film-Inspired Island Visits
The biographical film, “Bob Marley: One Love,” has spurred significant interest among travelers who want to learn more about Marley by visiting Jamaica and seeing places related to his life. Some hotels in…
Corporate Movements – April 2024
Consequent upon the reorganization of the Mayberry Group of Companies, this letter serves to advise of the Directors and Company Secretary of Mayberry Group Ltd. Note that Mayberry Group Ltd, a company incorporated…
Jamaican Resort Town’s Bold Move: May Follow Portmore’s Lead
In Jamaica, legislators are working to make the town of Portmore its own parish, and according to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, similar legislation is being considered for the town of Negril. Holness hinted…
5 Rising Local Jamaican Artists Offer Local Guide for Music Lovers to Vogue Magazine
In the wake of the release of the film, “Bob Marley: One Love, five emerging local Jamaican musicians – Teejay, Sevana, Samory I, Lila Iké, Jaz Elise – offered a guide to Vogue…
Looking For The Right Spouse? Two Factors To Contend With
Michelle and I have found our new love. We love mangoes but it seem like a sweet tasting coconut water has taken the place of the mangoes. Well, not really! Nothing can take…
Rick Harris | A national security perspective
In his Budget presentation on March 19, the Opposition Leader, Mr Mark Golding, offered his viewpoint on national security. He indicated that it should be viewed in a comprehensive way to include non-traditional…