What’s it like to leave behind the familiar and embrace life in a completely different culture? In this episode of Expats Living in Jamaica, Xavier Murphy, founder of Jamaicans.com, chats with Birgitta “Gigi”…
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Jamaican-American Alrene Richards Barr Honored with Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Jamaican-American Alrene Richards Barr has been awarded the Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her lifelong commitment to service and global community empowerment. Reflecting on the honor Ms. Richards Barr told…
Ten-Year-Old Shines Bright: Wins “This is Jamaica” Poetry Scholarship Competition
Ten-year-old Karice Ann Ferron, a Grade 6 student at George Headley Primary School, has emerged as the winner of the fourth annual “This is Jamaica” Poetry Scholarship Competition. Her moving performance earned her…
8 Things to Know About Jimmy Carter and His Impact on Jamaica
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024. Known for his global humanitarian efforts, Carter also left a lasting impact on Jamaica. From fostering diplomatic…
5 Things to Know About Jamaican-Canadian Author Dr. Afua Cooper, Appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia
Dr. Afua Cooper, a Jamaican-Canadian historian, poet, and scholar, has been honored with the Order of Nova Scotia, the province’s highest distinction. This recognition celebrates her exceptional contributions to literature, Black Canadian studies,…
Young Jamaican-Crucian Entrepreneurs Expand Lemonade Brand to U.S. Virgin Islands
Juju & Cece’s Lemonades, a business founded by sisters Juliett and Gracie Reid-Ventura, has reached a major milestone with its expansion into the COST U LESS retail warehouse in St. Croix. The family-owned…
Dennis Minott | Jamaica’s headlong rush into SMRs quagmire: Wisdom, please!
Jamaica stands at a critical crossroads. As global climate change accelerates and energy needs evolve, the country must make strategic decisions about its energy future. However, the proposed adoption of small modular reactors…
Peter Bunting | Restoring order, building peace
Reflecting on 2024, Jamaica has seen a significant decline in murders, marking a shift from the previous years of escalating violence under the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) administration. The number of murders in…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: New Year, Fresh Start
As we enter a new year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past and anticipating what lies ahead. The start of a new year brings a unique opportunity to embrace fresh…
Shaggy Reinvents Again with “Mr. Symphonic”: Jamaican Music Meets the Symphony
Shaggy, the reggae legend behind timeless hits like It Wasn’t Me and Angel, is proving once again why he remains one of Jamaica’s most enduring musical icons. His latest project, “Mr. Symphonic,” blends…