Walking home from school as a young boy back in the day brings back such bad memories. I can still get vivid images of many fist fights between boys and girls in the…
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Imani Tafari-Ama | Self-immolation as a protest strategy against genocide
If a dog bites a man, that’s not news, but if a man bites a dog, that’s news. So, on February 26, when Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old serviceman in the United States Air…
Gordon Robinson | Behind every dark cloud …
Yet again the nation’s parliament, purportedly where currently overpaid members are required to “make laws for the peace, order and good government of Jamaica”, was converted to a puerile poppy show. It all…
Former American Teacher, 72, Becomes Jamaican Citizen 23 Years After Her First Visit to the Island
Former teacher and school counselor, Marilyn “Misti Memphis” Williams, is now an official citizen of Jamaica. Twenty-three years after making her first visit to the country, Williams joined 32 other individuals from 12…
Jamaican Grandmother, 103, Becomes TikTok Star by Sharing Tips on Living Life to the Fullest
Jamaican grandmother Pearl Taylor of Dayton, Ohio, has become a star on TikTok by sharing what she has learned about during her 103 years of living. A vibrant and active woman who walks…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: God is Still on His Throne
In Isaiah 6, we read the wonderful narrative of Isaiah’s vision and commissioning. In this vision, he had a glimpse of the wonders of heaven – angels crying, “Holy, holy, holy, is the…
Trailblazers in Law: Allan Alberga & Anthony Lee Hing Honored at Jamaican Pioneers in Georgia 2024
The Dr. Elaine Bryan Foundation is gearing up for the fourth annual “Jamaican Pioneers in Georgia 2024” celebration, an event that honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the Jamaican community in…
Jamaica’s Sprint Legend Usain Bolt Reveals Why Dancehall Is Prioritized by His Music Company
Usain Bolt’s music production company, A-Team Lifestyle, is making dancehall music its priority. The company recently released its sixth album, “Escape Riddim,” a compilation of ten vocal and instrumental tracks recorded by global…
Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant Wins Prestigious TS Eliot Poetry Prize
Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant was announced the winner of the distinguished TS Eliot Prize in a ceremony at London’s Wallace Collection at the beginning of the year. The prize comes with a £25,000…
Bank Of Japan Ends Most Aggressive Monetary Stimulus Program In Modern History
The Bank of Japan ended the most aggressive monetary stimulus program in modern history this morning, scrapping the world’s last negative interest rate. But the dovish nature of the bank’s commentary hurt the…