Recently, a non-Jamaican friend asked me an intriguing question: “Since the Jamaican government doesn’t officially recognize patois, could it eventually die out like many indigenous languages?” It reminded me of my childhood when…
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Living by Faith
Faith is more than a feeling. It is a firm confidence in who God is and what He has promised, even when we cannot see the outcome. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as the “substance of…
These 4 Young Creatives with Jamaican Roots Made Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe
The Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Class of 2025 is here—and four individuals of Jamaican descent are among this year’s honorees. They represent art, music, literature, and film, each making their mark while…
Jamaican in Hong Kong: Photographer Monique Lai talks Culture, Creativity and Identity
What’s it like being Jamaican in Hong Kong? For Chinese-Jamaican Monique Lai, it’s a story of dual heritage, artistic evolution, and proudly representing Jamaica in spaces where Caribbean culture is rarely seen. In…
The Story of São Luís: How a Brazilian City Became the Reggae Capital of South America
São Luís, the capital of Maranhão in Brazil’s northeast, is often referred to as “Brazilian Jamaica.” It’s not a tourism tagline, but a reflection of how deeply reggae music has become embedded in…
Remembering Joe Harriott: The Forgotten Jamaican Free-Form Jazz Pioneer
Born Joseph Arthurlin Harriott on 15 July 1928 in Kingston, Jamaica, Joe Harriott was a visionary saxophonist, composer and pioneer whose contribution to jazz remains underappreciated, despite his innovations shaping the genre in…
Africka Stephens | Tragic politicisation of rural student safety
The Transport Minister Daryl Vaz recently announced that 25 new school buses arrived in Jamaica on June 24, with another 36 expected from New York the following week. This development should be welcomed…
Dennis Minott | Breaking the monopoly: A just, Filipino-inspired energy future for Jamaica
It is not hyperbole to say that energy is destiny. And for too long, Jamaica’s destiny has been dictated not by the people, nor by the imperatives of justice or resilience, but by…
Jamaican-Born Tech Leader Wins Canadian Black Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Jamaican-born entrepreneur Lamar Falconer, co-founder and CEO of AltoLeap Inc., has been awarded the Black Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2024 CanadianSME Small Business Awards. The award was presented during the CanadianSME…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Set Apart
You were never meant to blend in. Read that sentence again this way: “I was never meant to blend in.” As a follower of Christ, you have been set apart, chosen by God to…