Jamaican filmmaker JP Williams was recognized at the 28th Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), held from June 25–29, 2025, in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Williams’ short film BLV had its African premiere at the festival, where he…
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Jamaica Now Leads English-Speaking Caribbean with New UNESCO Heritage Site at Port Royal
Port Royal, once called the “Wickedest City on Earth,” has officially been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Known for its unique history as both a British stronghold and a pirate haven,…
A.J. Nicholson | Fresh start advocated, Prime Minister
Prime Minister Holness’ decade-long silence concerning access to final justice ended in a pre-election debate in answering a question on Jamaica transitioning from the Privy Council to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)….
Gordon Robinson | Begin again!
A Constitution is to the building of a nation as a foundation is to the building of a house. A foundation sets the framework within which the house must be built. Then walls…
When the Dollars Shifted Online: A Data-Driven Brief for Jamaica’s Media & Advertising Sector
By Businessuite Investigative Business Reporter Executive Summary Global ad markets have decisively tilted toward digital. Industry forecasts show total global ad spending at roughly US$1.1 trillion in 2024 and digital taking the lion’s…
When Digital Pulled the Plug: How Streaming, Data and Platforms Broke the Old Jamaica Media Economy — and What Comes Next
By Investigative Business Reporter — Businessuite Magazine Two familiar pillars of Jamaica’s media and advertising economy are being tested in real time. On one side is Limners & Bards (The LAB), the island’s…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Choice of Praise
The command to rejoice always may seem impossible, especially in seasons of hardship. Yet Paul, writing from prison, exhorts believers to rejoice in the Lord continually (Philippians 4:4). This reveals that joy is…
Jamaican Stars Dominate at 2025 Caribbean Music Awards
Brooklyn, New York, was lit with Caribbean pride on August 28 as Jamaican artists stole the spotlight at the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards, held at Kings Theatre and broadcast on BET on September…
What’s it Like Being Married to a Jamaican? Julie & Jerome’s French-Jamaican Love Story
What happens when a Frenchman from Paris meets a Jamaican woman with deep country roots? You get a love story filled with laughter, cultural discovery, and a shared life built in Jamaica. In…
Remembering King Stitt, the Original Jamaican Deejay and Reggae Pioneer
Born Winston George Sparkes on September 17, 1940 in Kingston, Jamaica, King Stitt holds a distinctive place in the history of reggae. Widely regarded as the island’s first recorded deejay, his career helped…