The putrid smell of raw sewage contrasts sharply with the stunning beauty of the waterfront area of downtown Kingston. The stench is so dense that there is no escaping it. It hits you…
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: God on the Throne
We are living in interesting times, aren’t we? One could argue that for many, it is also a time of great uncertainty that has provoked much anxiety. The year King Uzziah died was…
8 Things to Know About Jamaican-American Reverend Michael Blake, Who is Running for New York City Mayor
Reverend Michael Blake, a proud son of Jamaican immigrants, is in the race to become the next mayor of New York City. With a background in public service and a commitment to uplifting…
Amy Jacques Garvey : Trailblazing Pan Africanist, Journalist & the Unsung Architect of Garveyism
Amy Jacques Garvey was more than the wife of Marcus Garvey—she was a trailblazing journalist, political thinker, and activist who played a pivotal role in the Pan-African movement. While history often highlights Marcus…
Top Tier Jamaican Events Make Forbes’ Bucket-List of Global Parties for Music Lovers
Jamaican music and culture continue to dominate the global entertainment scene, and now two Jamaican events have earned a spot on Forbes Magazine’s “8 Bucket-List Global Parties If You Love The Music Of…
Did Jamaica Ever Observe Daylight Saving Time?
For many Jamaicans today, the idea of changing the clocks twice a year might seem unfamiliar. However, there was a time when Jamaica did observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)—a practice that involved setting…
Did You Know James Earl Jones Played a Jamaican Immigrant in This Hidden Gem?
James Earl Jones was known for his powerful voice and commanding presence, but did you know he once played a Jamaican immigrant in a little-seen film called The Annihilation of Fish? Released in…
Dennis Minott | Puppa Jezas, wa dis Rubio deh seh?
For nearly half a century, Cuba’s medical missions have been a beacon of hope, a lifeline to the forgotten and forsaken across the Global South. From rural clinics in Jamaica and the Caribbean…
Juan González Mijares | Pedestrian egrets
In Kingston, everything uptown begins or finishes at Barbican Road. Perhaps for this reason I was not surprised when, driving, a small egret crossed the road walking, slowly but resolved, with the experience…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve
Life is full of choices. Some are small and seem insignificant, like what to wear or what to eat for breakfast. Others, however, shape the course of our lives. One of the most…