Fans of 50 Cent’s “Power” franchise may have been first introduced to Michael Rainey Jr. in 2014 for his breakout role as Tariq James St. Patrick, but his acting days started years before….
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103-Year-Old World War II Veteran John McHugh Honored by the Martin County Board of Commissioners in Florida
On February 27, 2024, 103-year-old John L. McHugh was invited to share his experiences as a contracted farmworker from Jamaica in New York during World War II. He has written about these experiences…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Keep on Doing Good
If someone had provided you with a detailed list of what it meant to be a Christian, would you have “signed up”? Sure, the benefits are outstanding, but what is required of us…
Olympic Games to Award Prize Money to Track and Field Medal Winners
In a first for the Olympic Games, track and field sports will become the first Olympic events to award prize money to medal-winning athletes. World Athletics reports that gold medalists at the 2024…
Triple Jump Champion Jaydon Hibbert Establishes Foundation to Support Students Kingston College
Jamaican Jaydon Hibbert, Under-20 Triple Jump record holder, has established a foundation to support students at his alma mater, Kingston College. In March, Hibbert presented the college’s principal, Dave Myrie, with a symbolic…
Jamaican Khadija “Bunny” Shaw Named UK Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2024
The Football Writers’ Association (FWA) has given the title of Women’s Footballer of the Year in the United Kingdom for 2024 to Jamaican Khadija “Bunny” Shaw. Shaw, 27, plays for Manchester City and…
Usain Bolt Holds Longest-Standing Record 100-Meter Record in History
Jamaica’s legendary Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt is now the holder of the longest-standing record time in the history of the 100-meter event. Bolt’s record time of 9.58 seconds set in 2008 had…
Jamaican Actors Luke Forbes and Denise Hunt To Head The Cast Of McBee US Premiere
Luke Forbes, star of Amazon Prime’s popular comedy series Harlem, and Denise Hunt, best known for her scene stealing role in the hit film How Stella Got Her Groove Back, will head the…
Jamaican Multi-Media broadcaster, Eddy Edwards, Launches ‘The Exchange’ Video Series, Featuring Conversations with Thought Leaders and Innovators
South-Florida-based multi-media broadcaster and marketing consultant, Eddy Edwards, has unveiled his latest venture, “The Exchange,” a captivating monthly video series aimed at fostering the convergence of ideas and the sharing of knowledge. This…
Sean Paul Makes History with First Latin American Music Award Win
Sean Paul, the dancehall superstar, has added a new feather to his cap with his recent win at the 2024 Latin American Music Awards. His collaboration with Colombian artist Feid on the track…