Most Jamaicans today probably cannot remember a time when they could simply go to the beach without paying to enter. Over the decades, many of Jamaica’s best beaches and coastal areas have been…
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Jalil Dabdoub | Constitutional reform held hostage by political immaturity
Jamaica’s constitutional reform is again at risk of becoming another casualty of partisan politics. What should be a defining moment in our democratic evolution has now become an exercise in political posturing. The…
Jamaica Wins Sustainable Tourism Award for Strengthening Tourism Communities
Jamaica has been recognized at the 2026 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards, earning the Destination Stewardship and Resilience Award for efforts that support tourism dependent communities across the island. The award was presented to…
Knicks Win Championship Led by Jamaican Heritage Star Jalen Brunson
The New York Knicks are NBA champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals, ending a championship drought that stretched back to 1973. The title was secured at Madison…
From Home Cook to Champion: British-Jamaican Jhané Gibson Wins MasterChef UK
ritish-Jamaican cook Jhané Gibson has been crowned the winner of MasterChef UK 2026, becoming the latest champion of one of Britain’s most watched cooking competitions. Gibson, who has Jamaican roots through her father’s…
Jamaican Artistic Swim Team Wins 7 Gold Medals in Florida
Jamaica’s artistic swimming programme continued its steady rise on the international stage after Team Jamaica, competing under the JAMUNITED banner, won 21 medals at the Coral Springs Worldwide Invitational 2026 in Florida. The…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Beyond the Why
As Jesus and His disciples encountered a man who had been blind since birth (John 9), the disciples immediately asked a theological question: “Who did sin?” (v. 2). Their question reflected a common…
She Sat Frozen When Her Name Was Called: Jamaican Diana McCaulay Wins Top Literary Prize
Jamaican writer Diana McCaulay has added another major achievement to her literary career after winning the 2026 RSL Ondaatje Prize for her novel A House for Miss Pauline. The award, presented annually by…
The Reggae Boyz Missed the World Cup But This New Commercial Proves Jamaica Still Rules the World Stage
Jamaica is completely missing from the field at the FIFA World Cup 2026, yet the cultural impact of the island is dominating the global stage anyway. While the national football team did not…
Buju Banton Delivers a Commanding Performance at Tamarac’s Yard on the Lawn Music Festival
The City of Tamarac in South Florida hosted the second staging of its Yard on the Lawn Music Festival on Saturday, June 6, at the Tamarac Sports Complex, drawing thousands of patrons for…