On February 12, 1965, Philip Thomas, better known as Cutty Ranks was born in Kingston, Jamaica. A true pioneer of hardcore dancehall, Cutty Ranks’ deep baritone, rapid-fire delivery, and uncompromising lyrics set him…
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GraceKennedy Limited (GK) Announces Additional Leadership Changes
GraceKennedy Limited (GK) has announced key leadership changes set to take effect in 2025 as part of the Company’s succession plan. Effective February 14, 2025, Andrea Coy will assume the role of CEO…
Tony Robinson: The Jamaican Bus Driver Who Became the First Black Sheriff of Nottingham
On February 10th, 1989 Tony Robinson made history as the first Black Sheriff of Nottingham, a title steeped in legend and linked to one of England’s most famous folklore figures, Robin Hood. Born…
Jamaican Students Wins Diplomacy Awards at UN Conference in New York
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…
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…