The 2024 Penn Relays, held at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 25-27, 2024, showcased the prowess of Jamaica’s high school track and field teams, with an impressive 47 schools participating, the largest…
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Marriage In Reverse…2 Gear Shifts For A Smooth Ride
A car with standard shifting gears must be driven in the right gear at certain speeds to keep the engine operating in the right order. The first time I drove a car it…
Recap: Six Jamaican High Schools’ Triumphs at the 2024 Penn Relays
The 128th Penn Relays, held on April 25-27, 2024, at Franklin Field in Pennsylvania, showcased outstanding performances from Jamaican high schools, with Excelsior High, Jamaica College, and Kingston College standing out. Here’s a…
Gordon Robinson | The knotted DPP issue
Government has tied itself into unyielding legal and political knots to keep one public servant, former DPP Paula Llewellyn, in office for two more years. Let’s break that down starting with a brief…
Emily Walker | Classrooms will save the planet
Climate change dominates news headlines globally – we see endless weather-related catastrophes, geo-political upheavals, and increasing environmental injustices. The Caribbean is not immune to the deadly impacts of climate change and is facing…
Jamaica to Host New Jamaica Athletics Invitational Competition in May 2024
On May 11, 2024, Kingston, Jamaica, will be the host of a new global track and field competition. The inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational (JAI) will showcase expert athletic performances and entertainment designed to…
5 Ways A TikTok Ban Could Affect Jamaican Content Creators
A recent bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives threatening to ban TikTok has sent shockwaves through the social media landscape, especially among Jamaican users and content creators. For many, TikTok is…
Track and Field Excellence Showcased at Miramar Invitational 2024
Earlier in April, the Miramar Invitational 2024 track and field event had the Ansin Park Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida was buzzing with excitement. Presented by The Ansin Foundation, some of the biggest…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “So let’s keep focused . . . “
“Keep your eyes on the goal” is pretty good advice that most of us have heard or have been given at one time or another. Keeping a goal or an objective in mind…
Sagicor and VM Group CEOs Set to Receive International Achievement Awards in Miami
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has announced the 2024 Jamaica Charity Gala, which will be held on Saturday, May 4th at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami, FL. This year’s Gala will…