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…
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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…
Jamaican Association of Montreal President Mark Henry Honoured by WIBCA for Community Impact
Mark Henry, President of the Jamaican Association of Montreal, has been honoured by the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) at their annual Honouring Our Kings event. The ceremony, held on February 8,…
Ras Daniel Heartman: The Artist Who Defined Rastafari in Art and Film
Ras Daniel Heartman was more than just an artist or actor—he was a cultural icon whose work captured the essence of Rastafari and cemented its place in global consciousness. Born Lloyd George Roberts…
Jamaican Entrepreneur Andre Kay Honoured with Black Excellence Award by Florida Panthers Ice Hockey Team
The Florida Panthers have recognised Jamaican-born entrepreneur Andre Kay with the Black Excellence Award, celebrating his outstanding achievements in business and leadership. The honour was presented at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise,…
Anthony Clayton | Fourth Industrial Revolution and Jamaica
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing our world. Areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, bioinformatics and nanotechnology are evolving at breath-taking speed, changing perceptions as to what is possible. Molecular…
Why technical oversight is crucial in engineering works
The recent media interviews with Robert Nesta Morgan, and with panels of engineering and other experts, highlight the urgent need for better oversight, accountability, and quality assurance in road construction and maintenance. Experts,…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: When We Don’t Know What to Do
There are moments in life when we feel utterly powerless. Trials arise that seem too great, obstacles stand too tall, and the weight of uncertainty presses upon us. In these moments, we echo…
Winston “Fanna” Griffiths : The Winningest Jockey in the English-Speaking Caribbean
In the world of horse racing, few names command as much respect as Winston ‘Fanna’ Griffiths, OD. A Hall of Fame jockey and the most successful rider in Jamaica’s history, Griffiths holds the…