Jamaica-born entrepreneur Dr Trisha Bailey is bringing new focus to the legacy of Black excellence in horse racing through the Orlando Derby Soirée. The event, set for May 2 at Serenity Ranch in…
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On This Day: Alf Valentine, Architect of West Indies’ Historic 1950 Triumph, Was Born in Kingston
On April 28, 1930, one of Jamaica’s most influential cricketers, Alf Valentine, was born in Kingston. Though quiet in demeanour, his impact on the game was anything but, helping to usher in a…
Delano Seiveright | Stop chasing perfection, start delivering recovery with NaRRA
Let me be clear from the outset: the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Act is not routine legislation. It is one of the most consequential decisions this Parliament will make in a…
Olga Isaza | Jamaica must build climate-resilient schools
When classrooms fall silent, the loss goes far beyond damaged infrastructure It disrupts learning, stability, and opportunity for thousands of children. In an era of escalating climate shocks, these disruptions are no longer…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: When Faith Trembles
Doubt is often treated as something believers should hide, as though faith and questions can never occupy the same heart. Yet the story of Thomas, as recorded in John 20:24-29, tells a different story….
Say Her Name: 5 Jamaican Women Who Made History in Music
There are many individuals who have cemented their place in history, but during Women’s History Month, we pause to recognise the women who have done the same. Jamaica, a small island with an…
The World Cup Dream and Jamaica’s Missed Opportunity
The FIFA World Cup is widely regarded as the pinnacle of global sport. With an estimated 1.5 billion viewers tuning in to the 2022 final, it rivals—and at times surpasses—the Olympics in scale…
Jamaican Food’s Growing Mainstream Appeal: From IHOP Oxtail to Jollof Patties in Ghana
Jamaican cuisine is having a moment—and it’s being fuelled by culture as much as it is by flavour. From viral food content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram to chefs and home cooks…
Rules Are Not The Enemy Of Innovation; They Are The Condition That Makes Trust Possible.
Playing with Fire: Governing AI Before It Governs Us By Douglas Martin Levermore | @DMLevermore There is an old West African proverb about a village that discovered fire. At first, the people marveled…
Gordon Robinson | Jacden says no resale
My column, headlined Inexcusable, published last Sunday, resulted in more than normal feedback. On Twitter, a regular with the handle “Rampanpiza” (@dentona22), whose tweets have, historically, been almost entirely supportive of PNP, posted…