A landmark documentary capturing the rise of dub poetry and the uncompromising voice of one of its pioneers is set to return to the screen. Dread Beat an Blood, the 1979 film by…
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The Story of Jackie Pusey – Jamaican Olympian and World Championships Pioneer
For close to a decade, Jacqueline “Jackie” Pusey was a familiar figure on the track, representing St. Mary High School, California State University Los Angeles, and Jamaica with distinction. Twice an Olympian, a…
British-Jamaican Actor Daniel Ezra Cast in The Running Man Remake
British-Jamaican actor Daniel Ezra has joined the cast of the upcoming remake of The Running Man, adapted from Stephen King’s 1982 novel written under the pen name Richard Bachman. Set in a dystopian…
The ‘Surprising’ Similarities Between Jamaican Patois and Gullah Aren’t Surprising at All
Many people are surprised to find out just how much the Jamaican Patois (also called Patwa) and the Gullah language of the southeastern United States have in common. While these languages come from…
Jamaican-Style Jerk Chicken to Be Featured on One of Japan’s Most Popular Fast Food Chains
Jamaican jerk chicken, known for its bold and spicy flavors, is making its way into the hearts of Japanese food lovers. This summer, Matsuya, one of Japan’s largest and most recognized fast food…
Jamaica Among Travel + Leisure’s Top Caribbean Destinations 2025
Jamaica has once again secured its place as one of the Caribbean’s most beloved travel destinations, earning two coveted spots in Travel + Leisure’s prestigious World’s Best Awards 2025. The island was named…
Celebrating Sherone Simpson One of Jamaica’s Most Consistent Sprint Champions
Manchester Parish may be small, but it produced one of Jamaica’s most consistent and respected track athletes in Sherone Anmarica Simpson. Born in the district of Devon on 12 August 1984, Simpson graduated…
Shinique Walters | From classroom to ballot box
With the election scheduled for this year, the right to vote remains both a civic responsibility and a cornerstone of democracy. However, voter apathy persists as a significant concern, particularly among young adults…
Gordon Robinson | It’s all about community
I’ve just spent another disappointing Emancipendence filled with clear signs of Jamaica’s societal corrosion. Independence (Festival) is a celebration of a radical change in Jamaica’s history. Since Emancipation Day was re-instated twenty-eight…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Transformed to Serve
God never transforms us just for our own benefit. He changes us so we can be a blessing to others. We are transformed to serve. In 1 Peter 4:10, we read, “As every…