Roschell Clayton’s journey from Montego Bay, Jamaica, to national recognition in the United States is one of determination, talent, and balance between athletics and academics. Recently, the standout high jumper was named one…
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Trailblazing Siblings: Jamaica-American Triplets Make History as First Black Eagle Scout Triplets in the U.S.
Three Jamaican-American siblings from Brightwaters, Long Island, have written their names into U.S. history. Helaina, Henri, and Henniyah Rivers recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, making them the first Black triplets in…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Song in the Storm
Worship that only flows when life is pleasant is shallow, but worship that rises in seasons of sorrow is deep and powerful. In Psalm 34:1, the psalmist declares, “I will bless the Lord at…
Jamaican High School Students Shine at International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence in China
Jamaica made history in August when its first-ever team competed at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held in Beijing, China, from August 2 to 9. The team joined over 300 contestants…
Jamaican General Elections by the Numbers: Closest Races, Turnout Highs and Party Wins
Jamaica will hold its next general election on September 3, 2025. As voters prepare to head to the polls, it’s the perfect time to look back at the numbers that have shaped Jamaica’s…
Team Jamaica Makes History with Record Medal Haul at NACAC 2025
Team Jamaica wrote a new chapter in Jamaican athletics history at the 2025 NACAC Senior Championships in Freeport, Bahamas. The team captured a record-breaking 25 medals over three days of competition from August…
Celebrating Cathy-Ann Rattray: Olympic 400m Trailblazer and Advocate for Jamaican Athletes
Cathy Rattray nee Samuel is one of Jamaica’s most decorated female athletes, a four-time Olympian and a collegiate standout whose career helped raise the profile of women’s athletics both at home and abroad….
Four Reasons Usain Bolt is the Perfect Tourism Ambassador for Jamaica
When people around the world think of Jamaica, three things often come to mind: Bob Marley, reggae music, and Usain Bolt. While Marley and reggae symbolize the cultural heartbeat of the island, Bolt…
Mark Wignall | Will transparency and integrity be on the ballot?
For Jamaica to have a profound change in direction, especially concerning transparency and integrity, you must have a leader who is serious about transparency and integrity. Just as important, or even more important,…
Dennis Minott | Greed grieves nations; ambition prospers its people
Greed grieves nations, but ambition uplifts a people. This timeless truth resonates deeply in contemporary public discourse, especially in regions grappling with governance challenges and developmental imperatives, such as Jamaica and the wider…