In the city of Seattle, far from the bustling streets of Portmore, Jamaica, Sophia Ellis has created something truly special — Just Like Home Caribbean Market. As the only Jamaican/Caribbean market in Washington…
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The History of Jamaica’s Parishes: From Spanish Rule to British Administration
When Jamaica was first colonised by the Spanish in the early 16th century, its administration looked very different from the orderly parishes we know today. The island, known as Xaymaca by the Taíno,…
Why Jamaican Track and Field Athletes Are Switching Allegiance — And What We Must Do About It
Gut-wrenching—that was the instinctive reaction upon hearing confirmation that some of Jamaica’s top track and field athletes may be leaving to represent another country. It didn’t matter which country; the heartbreak was the…
Kishan Khoday and Stuart Davies | The 2025 UN Ocean Conference and Jamaica
The 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference, held in Nice, France, marked a pivotal moment in the global effort to conserve and sustainably use the ocean under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14. For Jamaica,…
Jeanette Calder | Breaking what isn’t broken: Flawed case for removing the auditor general
Government members on the Parliament’s Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act have voted in favour of a recommendation to remove Jamaica’s Auditor General (AG) as a statutory member of the Integrity…
In His Father’s House: Addis Pablo on the Life and Legacy of Augustus Pablo
Born Horace Swaby on June 21st, 1953, in Kingston, Jamaica, Augustus Pablo was a revolutionary force in reggae music. A visionary producer, musician, and the man who made the melodica a spiritual signature…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Renewing the Mind
In Week 5 of our 12-week devotional series titled Transformed: A Weekly Journal of Renewal, we turn our attention to the renewing of the mind. Most people would agree that transformation begins with the…
Jamaica’s NBA Dream Team: Here’s Our Starting 5 – Who Would You Pick?
The Jamaica men’s national basketball team is poised for a serious transformation ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. With up to eight NBA players either already declared or in the process…
Married to a Jamaican: Britney and Basti’s Intercultural Journey from Kingston to the Andes
While love knows no bounds, navigating cultural differences takes intention, humour, and a bit of stew peas. In this heartwarming episode of Married to a Jamaican, host Xavier Murphy sits down with Britney,…
What’s it Like Being a Jamaican Living in Iran? Chef Tory Jones Shares His Story
When Tory Jones left Spot Valley, St. James, he never imagined he’d one day become a celebrated chef in the heart of Tehran, Iran. But that’s exactly where life has taken him—and his…