If you have ever heard a Jamaican say, “Chrismus pickney” you might wonder where the term came from. While Christmas is known as a joyful time for children, in Jamaica’s history, “Pickney Chrismus”…
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Cocoa Tea’s Top 5 Songs That Keep You Dancing
Cocoa Tea was one of Jamaica’s most beloved reggae artists, passed away on March 11, 2024, in Broward, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the age of 65. His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed his passing,…
Remembering Garnett Silk: Reggae Legend Who Would Have Turned 59 Today
Today, we pause to honour Garnett Silk, the golden voice of 1990s roots reggae, who would have turned 59 years old. Though his career was heartbreakingly brief, Silk’s voice, spirit, and message continue…
Your Guide to Grand Slam Track Kingston: Schedule, Competitors, and Where to Watch
Grand Slam Track is bringing its first-ever Kingston Slam to Jamaica from April 4-6, 2025, at the National Stadium. This highly anticipated event will showcase 96 world-class athletes competing in thrilling track races….
Are You Visiting Kingston, Jamaica for the Grand Slam Track Event? Here Are 5 Things to Do, See and Eat While There.
The Grand Slam Kingston is set to take place on April 4–6, at National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, bringing track and field fans from all over the world to Jamaica’s capital city. If…
The Night George Foreman Became Champion in Kingston, Jamaica
On January 22, 1973, Kingston, Jamaica, witnessed one of boxing’s most unforgettable nights. George Foreman, a young and powerful challenger, took on the undefeated heavyweight champion, Joe Frazier, in a bout known as…
‘Come Home’: Caribbean Airlines Reconnects Diaspora with Daily Fort Lauderdale–Montego Bay Flights
Caribbean Airlines has reinstated its daily nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, offering both visitors and members of the Jamaican diaspora a convenient,…
Reggae Singer McKada Shines Spotlight on Catcalling in New Single “Psst”
Most women have experienced catcalling at least once in their lives. Sometimes it comes in the form of awkward pickup lines, other times through unwelcome public interactions — but rarely are these moments…
Dr. Lucille Mathurin Mair – Trailblazing Jamaican Feminist, Historian and Diplomat
Dr. Lucille Mathurin Mair (née Walrond), born in Jamaica in 1924, is remembered as one of the Caribbean’s most outstanding daughters. A pioneering feminist historian, tireless women’s rights advocate, and groundbreaking diplomat, she…
Jamaican Olympian Inez Turner Inducted into CIAA Hall of Fame
Jamaican Olympian and respected track and field coach Inez Turner has been inducted into the 2025 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Hall of Fame. The recognition highlights her outstanding career as both an…