As I stood at the edge of the river in my home town in Jamaica I watched my uncle swim like an expert in the beautiful yet deep water. I really had a…
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Breaking Barriers: Female Entrepreneurs in Jamaica
In the world of entrepreneurship, women in Jamaica face unique challenges, often finding the path to success steeper compared to their male counterparts. Despite these hurdles, numerous Jamaican women have emerged as powerful…
Curtis Ward | Democracy or democratic process without the dividends
For a long time I have exalted Jamaica as an example of democracy that other countries should want to emulate. The Jamaican democratic process, despite its faults, represented a system of government which…
Dennis Minott | Create a Compassionate Republic of Jamaica
For 25 years of A-QuEST’s 39-year existence, I visited Montego Bay once a week to coach several of the bright and hard-working students of western Jamaica on smarter ways to access the world’s…
A Jamaican’s Guide To The Best Things To Do In Atlanta in June 2024
June is one of the busiest months on the social calendar in Atlanta, with a full roster of events from old boy association fundraisers to banquets, picnics and festivals. Here is a list…
A Jamaican’s Guide To The Best Things To Do Around Jamaica in June 2024
It is June in Jamaica, and that means outside has gotten a lot more active with a variety of events and experiences to get into this summer. Just for you, we have curated…
Photo Highlights from the Sashi Experience Fashion Show Jamaica
After a twenty two year hiatus Sashi is back on the Jamaican entertainment calendar. The event which was held over the Labour Day weekend in Plantation Cove, St. Ann featured a fashion show,…
This Jamaican Chef’s Restaurant Named One of Top Fried Chicken Spots in the United States
Chef Nicola Blaque received national recognition for her culinary skills recently as her restaurant, The Jerk Shack, in San Antonio, Texas, was ranked Number 4 on the prestigious “Eat This, Not That” ranking…
A Jamaican’s Guide To The Best Things To Do In New York in June 2024
June signals the start of summer, and you know what that means? It’s turn-up season. And where else to experience the sights and sounds of summer than in New York City? We have…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “First, be reconciled . . .”
“I am sorry. Please forgive me.” Six words in any language that are very difficult for some people to say. Some would rather drink poison—a slight exaggeration, but you get the idea. Some…