When most people think about Usain Bolt and Guinness World Records, the first things that come to mind are his blistering sprint times: 9.58 seconds in the 100 meters and 19.19 seconds in…
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The Amazing Story of How This Jamaican Lady Went From Homeless to Valedictorian at New York College
When Kereen Britton-Alexander boarded a plane from Jamaica to New York in her mid-20s, she carried big dreams but little certainty. Life in America was not going to be easy. Her first job…
Patrick Robinson | Need for a body of counsellors
Elaine Thompson-Herah of Banana Ground, Manchester, Jamaica is arguably the greatest female sprinter the world has ever seen. For the purpose of the analysis below, I am excluding the records held by Florence…
Mark Wignall | PNP on shaky ground
By way of YouTube, last week I heard a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) intellectual and pragmatist refer to the fullness of the JLP as ‘governmental ‘ administration instead of ‘ruling’ administration as I…
Main Event Entertainment Group Reports Significant Revenue Growth And Financial Performance
Solomon Sharpe Chief Executive Officer at Main Event Entertainment Group has released the following report to shareholders for The Nine Months Ending July 31, 2025. Despite the year-to-date lag in the core business,…
New York City Honors Reggae Singer Christopher Martin with His Own Day
Reggae singer Christopher Martin has been officially honored with his own day in New York City. August 9 is now recognized as Christopher Martin Day, a cultural milestone that highlights the singer’s influence…
Jamaica Eyes Big Medal Haul at Tokyo 2025 World Championships
The 2025 Tokyo World Championships start tomorrow and Jamaica’s athletes are gearing up to make their mark on the global stage. With a talented squad of sprinters, jumpers, and throwers, Jamaica is poised…
The Best of Jamaica 2025: Celebrating 26 Years of Jamaican Excellence Around the Globe
The Best of Jamaica, hosted by Jamaicans.com, is the longest-running celebration of Jamaican culture in the world—now proudly marking its 26th year. What began as a community-driven listing of favourites has become a…
Meet The Jamaican Whose Self-disinfecting Invention Could Revolutionize Hospital Disinfection
Jamaican innovator Rayvon Stewart has introduced a technology that could change the way hospitals and other public spaces handle hygiene. His creation, known as the XermoShield, is a smart door handle designed to…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Loving God in the Silence
There are seasons in our lives when God seems silent and distant. The psalmist cries out in Psalm 13:1, “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your…