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,…
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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…
Who Was Gladdy Anderson? The Genius Pianist And Arranger Behind Jamaica’s Classic Sound
In the vibrant and ever-evolving story of Jamaican music, few figures have had as profound and enduring an impact as Gladstone “Gladdy” Anderson. Born on 18 June 1934 in Jones Town, Kingston, Anderson…
Rosemary Brown: The Jamaican-Born Trailblazer Who Made Canadian Political History
Rosemary Brown, née Wedderburn, was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on 17 June 1930. A Canadian politician, activist, and feminist, she was raised in a politically aware household and deeply influenced by her grandmother,…
Dennis Minott | Patterson Report’s stoic silence on shameless school transcript inadequacies
The 2021 Patterson Report on education transformation, while sweeping in ambition, is strikingly silent on one of the most pernicious problems facing our secondary school system: the chronic inadequacy of Jamaican high-school transcripts….
Jalil Dabdoub | Jamaica at crossroads: A nation in need of leadership
Jamaica stands at a critical crossroads. We are a nation blessed with extraordinary resilience and cultural brilliance yet gripped by persistent crime, economic inequality, and a creeping erosion of public trust in institutions….
These 2 Jamaican Companies Make TIME Magazine’s World’s Top EdTech Companies of 2025
Two Jamaican education technology companies—EduFocal and One on One—have earned spots on TIME Magazine’s World’s Top EdTech Companies of 2025. The list, developed in partnership with global research firm Statista, highlights 350 companies…
Jamaica’s Grand Slam Gamble: Setbacks And Missed Opportunities
April 4–6, 2025, will go down as historic, with the launch of the Grand Slam Track multi-national track and field invitational meet. Jamaica was chosen as the place for this inaugural staging, and…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Walking in the Spirit
The Christian life is not merely about following rules; it is about following a Person, Jesus Christ, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Paul urges us in Galatians 5:16 to “walk in…
Think You Know Jamaican Culture? These Unspoken Rules Say Otherwise
Every culture has its unspoken rules—those little behaviors everyone just knows without being told. For Jamaicans, both at home and abroad, these social codes are a blend of respect, tradition, and everyday practicality….