In life, we often face challenges that may seem too big to overcome. Whether it’s a change in circumstances, a difficult relationship, or a difficult task ahead, fear can easily creep in. In…
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Dr. Erna Brodber’s Impact on Caribbean Literature, Sociology, and Culture
Dr. Erna Brodber, born on 20 April 1940 in Woodside, St. Mary, Jamaica, is a distinguished writer, sociologist, and social activist whose work has significantly shaped the literary and cultural discourse of the…
Award Winning Jamaican Filmmaker Storm Saulter Directs New British Thriller TV Series
Award-winning Jamaican filmmaker Storm Saulter, known for his impactful films Better Mus’ Come and Sprinter, is set to direct Inheritance, a five-part thriller series for Sky Television. This captivating series, written by Karla…
Jamaicans Honored: Ernie Smith, Rohan Marley, Etana, and More Recognized for Reggae Month in Florida
The City of Lauderhill proudly celebrated Black History Month and Reggae Month by honoring influential figures in reggae music and Black heritage. During a special City Commission Meeting at Lauderhill City Hall, Mayor…
Adekeye Adebajo | Trump unleashed: Madness of King Donald
Newly elected US president Donald Trump resembles Britain’s Mad King George (1760-1820) who, ironically, lost the American colonies. George went through bouts of violent insanity punctuated by periods of senile lucidity. He foamed…
Mark Wignall | Hurricane or elections?
The Atlantic hurricane season begins in June and goes until the end of November. Throughout those months trepidation and a host of anxieties tend to consume us. The year in which an election…
The Genius of Earl “Chinna” Smith : The Most Recorded Guitarist in Reggae History
Few musicians embody the essence of reggae quite like Earl “Chinna” Smith. A guitarist of rare talent and deep spiritual conviction, Smith has been at the heart of reggae music for over five…
Celebrating Charles Hyatt: A Jamaican Entertainment Pioneer in Theatre, Film, and Broadcasting
Charles Eglerton Hyatt was born on February 14, 1931, in Kingston, Jamaica, to Herbert Hyatt, a taxi driver, and Ruth Burke, a homemaker. He attended St. Aloysius Boys’ School before continuing his education…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: You Are On God’s Mind
Psalm 139 is one of the most intimate and awe-inspiring passages in Scripture, revealing God’s deep knowledge of and care for each of His children. In verse 17, David marvels at the preciousness and vastness…
Jamaican Talent Shines: Jared Hall’s Anansi the Spider Selected for 2025 Slamdance Film Festival
A new Jamaican animated film, Anansi the Spider, has been selected for the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival, taking place February 20–26 in Los Angeles, California. Created by filmmaker Jared Hall, the short film…