Two Jamaican students have made the country proud by winning prestigious Diplomacy Awards at The World International Model United Nations (WIMUN) Conference in New York. Jaylen Allen and Devon Barnes, both students from…
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Mark Wignall | Spice and the morality police
When Spice did her musical collaboration with Kartel – Rompin Shop – it was a big hit and also a controversial one. I had no problem with its raw, sexual content. I would…
Patricia Green | Land regularisation is social justice
There is a wise depiction of three monkeys, one covering the eyes – “see no evil”, another the ears – “hear no evil,” and another the mouth – “speak no evil”. This is…
Jamaican Teas Group Reporting 12% Jump In Net Profit For Q1 December 2024
The Jamaican Teas Group enjoyed rising sales during the first quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year and this trend is expected to carry over into the balance of the year. Manufacturing Division |…
Bounty Killer: The First Jamaican Dancehall Artist to Perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Jamaican music has long captivated global audiences, but did you know that dancehall icon Bounty Killer was the first Jamaican dancehall artist to grace the Super Bowl Halftime Show? This historic moment took…
Jamaica Ranks Third Among Foreign Countries Represented in the NFL
The National Football League (NFL) has long been dominated by American-born players, but international talent continues to make an impact. Among foreign-born players, Jamaica ranks third in representation, following Canada and Germany. Jamaicans…
This Jamaican Has the Most NFL Super Bowl Rings
Jamaicans love sports, especially track & field and “football”—which is known as soccer in the United States. American football has never been a major sport on the island, and until recently, you couldn’t…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Give Thanks to the Lord”
Gratitude is a powerful act of faith. Psalm 118:1 reminds us to give thanks to the Lord because of His goodness and everlasting love. This verse is not just a call to thanksgiving when life…
Who Was Una Marson? The Jamaican Feminist, Writer, Poet, Playwright and Radio Pioneer
On this day, 6th February 1905, the remarkable Una Marson was born in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, Jamaica. A poet, playwright, journalist, and activist, Marson was a pioneer in Caribbean literature and an…
6 Things to Know About Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s New Hair Care Brand, AFIMI Beauty
Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is making waves beyond the track with her latest business venture—AFIMI Beauty, a hair care brand inspired by her roots. Known for her vibrant hairstyles on race days,…