The Industrial Revolution, which began in Great Britain in the mid-18th century, brought significant changes in manufacturing and disruption in the social and economic conditions of the time. An important element facilitating the…
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Uncovering the Root Cause of Marital Strife
An argument is evident in every marriage relationship. There is not much a husband or wife can do to stop having disagreements. Sometimes these disagreements turn into bitter conflicts, leading to anger. A…
Emily Walker | Incredible healing properties of just doing something
“Stay strong. Be resilient. Save the planet.” Powerful, but burdensome, words for our youth. Too much responsibility, no platform, and often, they are too young to even vote, let alone hold power. As…
Imani Tafari-Ama | Barrelling Beryl, climate crisis and politricks
In Jamaica, when we were little, we learned a nursery rhyme that summarised the span of the hurricane season: June, too soon July, stand by August, it’s a must September will remember October,…
Photo Highlights: South Florida’s 2024 Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebrations
Annually, Caribbean-American Heritage Month is a time to recognise and celebrate the rich culture and contributions to the United States by Americans of Caribbean origin. Founded and established by Dr. Claire Nelson, the…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Life’s Commas and Periods
Now and again, I receive a forwarded email that contains something useful. This one, a PowerPoint slideshow titled “25 Beautiful Short Phrases,” was really good. One of the phrases that ‘jumped’ out at…
Jamaican Journalists Cop Top Honours At The 2024 Caribbean Media Awards
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) recently held their media awards to recognise and honour media professionals in the United States and the Caribbean whose work has significantly contributed to the promotion of Caribbean…
Reggae’s ‘Reel’ Global Impact in Film, TV and Games
Reggae as an art form is transformative in the way it impacts how we see, feel, and experience things. It’s all in the sound, or what we Jamiacans like to call the vibrations…
Proof Marriage Is Not What You Think
Michelle and I are HUGE basketball fans. Basketball along with fishing is our thing. We play basketball every chance we get. Our son Tyler has now come to love the game also and…
Revival of ‘minor factor’ school in discussions of slavery and the British economy
“Colonialism and the slave trade were, at best, minor factors in Britain’s prosperity and may have been net loss makers.” This according to the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). In support, Kemi Badenoch,…