Jamaican Formula Woman driver, Sara Misir, was named the female Motorsport Athlete of the Year at the RJR/Gleaner Sportsman and Sportswoman awards ceremony for the third straight time. Misir had already dominated the…
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Jamaican-Born Marlon Hill Wins Inaugural Philanthropy Miami Award
On February 1, 2024, Jamaica-born lawyer, Marlon Hill, received the inaugural 2024 Hank Raattama Community Championship Award, which was previously known as the Philanthropy Miami Community Champion Award and was renamed to commemorate…
Jamaican-Born, World Civility Ambassador Dr. Rebecca Finlason-Harper Supports Arctic Youth Ambassador Position on Importance of Family
World Civility Ambassador & Founder of The Family Civility Institute Dr. Rebecca Finlason-Harper has underscored the views of Arctic Youth Ambassador Charitie Ropati about the importance of the family dynamic in caring for…
The Windrush Story Comes Alive: Public Street Art Exhibition Unveiled for Black History Month
Kingston Creative collaborated with the John Hansard Gallery, Black History Month South, and Southampton Black Archives to present an outdoor street art exhibition instead of a traditional gallery setting. As a public art…
VIDEO: The Day Prisoners Broke Out of Jail to See Bob Marley in Concert
During Zimbabwe’s historic 1980 independence celebration at Rufaro Stadium, Bob Marley’s performance took a dramatic turn when thousands of men, later revealed to be prisoners of war, broke out of jail to witness…
Buju Banton to Be Honored at 2024 Bob Marley One Love Football Festival
Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist and one of the most influential musicians of the day, Mark “Buju Banton” Myrie, will be honored at the 42nd staging of the Bob Marley One Love Football…
A Jamaican’s Guide To The Best Things To Do In South Florida In February 2024
In February 2024, South Florida will come alive with a diverse range of cultural and entertainment offerings that will appeal to people from Jamaica and the Caribbean. From the Reggae Genealogy event, where…
Bob Marley’s Global Impact For Jamaica Is Why He Should Be Our Next National Hero
While I understand Jamaicans’ love for a good, emotional legacy from our National heroes, Bob Marley is just as good a representative of our people as our heroes, Sam Sharpe, Nanny, George William…
Jamaican Born, Roger Harriott, Named Football Coach of the Year
Jamaican-born Roger Harriott, the head coach of St. Thomas Aquinas High School’s football team in Florida, has made a significant mark in high school sports. His leadership in 2023 led the Raiders to…
VIDEO: Do You Know the Most Sampled Reggae Song of All Time?
“Bam Bam” by Sister Nancy is one of the most sampled reggae songs, known for its infectious rhythm and lyrics. Born Ophlin Russell-Myers in Kingston, Jamaica, Sister Nancy emerged as a pioneering female…