As the disciples floundered in the dark in a boat tossed and battered by the waves, the narrative tells us, “And in the fourth watch of the night (3:00–6:00 a.m.), Jesus came to…
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Iconic Jamaican Institution in New York Forced to Close
After over 50 years, the Wembley Athletic Sports Club based in the Bronx, New York, has closed. Current club president, Addiambo Balewa, confirmed the closure of the club that was founded by Jamaicans,…
Jamaican Actress Sheron Hamilton-Pearson Says Iconic British Film “Pressure” is Personal
Jamaican actress and radio personality Sheron Hamilton-Pearson is among the cast of actors in the iconic British film, “Pressure” recently screened in New York at the Lincoln Center in Manhattan on October 11-13,…
Lauderhill Steel Ensemble is Miami Carnival’s 2023 Panorama Pan Competition Champion
Produced by the Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee, Presented by Carib Beer, Powered by Utopia Carnival Cruise & Festival, and Hosted by Visit Fort Lauderdale, Miami Carnival’s 2023 Panorama Steel Pan Competition…
Where is the Jamaican Taino Community today?
As we mark Heritage Month in Jamaica, a resurgence of Jamaica’s indigenous Taino population is painting a vibrant view of our nation’s diverse heritage. Far from extinct, the Taino presence is felt in…
“I Would Like To Be Remembered Positively” Michael Ibo Cooper, A Conversation Chronicling His Life, Music and Impact
I first met Michael “Ibo” Cooper in 1970 when the band leader and keyboard player for the Inner Circle band. At the time the band always practiced at the home of the Lewis…
Residents claim family dispute over land led to double murder
A long-standing family dispute over land is alleged to be the cause of a double murder in the Cushnie Road section of Parks Road in St Andrew on Monday evening, cutting plans short…
Dental damage
MOUNT SALEM, St James — Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has expressed concern that unneeded and sometimes damaging extractions are being done on Jamaicans as a way for dental students from…
Kingston College Old Boy’s Association Named Best Jamaican Alumni Association for 2022
The Kingston College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA) is the alumni association of Kingston College, which is located in Kingston, Jamaica. “Old Boys” is a British term that refers to past students of the…
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Ethiopia?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Ethiopia? In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Sydney Salmon. He is a Jamaican…