For many families in Plattsburgh, Christmas came with a warm plate of food and a generous spirit, thanks to Island Vybz, a Jamaican restaurant and Caribbean convenience store. For the fourth year in…
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10 Fascinating Facts About Emmy-Winning Actress and Jamaican Icon Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph, born on December 30, 1956, in Waterbury, Connecticut, is the daughter of a Jamaican mother, Ivy Ralph, a pioneering fashion designer, and an American father, Stanley Ralph, a college professor….
Dennis Minott | EK Powell’s wisdom: millionaire birds with ‘dotish’ energy dreams
Growing up in Bound Brook, greater Port Antonio, my life was steeped in energy — quite literally. Whether it was marveling at the roaring Bedford truck engines with my Maylor-grandfather or touching and…
Rosalea Hamilton | Constitution amendment bill and referendum vote
The Constitution (Amendment)(Republic) Bill, 2024 was tabled in Parliament on December 10. This is the first legal step in the process of reforming the Constitution to establish a Jamaican republic. The process requires…
Two Iconic Jamaican Champions Named to ESPN List of Top 100 21st Century Athletes
Acknowledging that any attempt to rank the 100 best athletes in the world since 2000 is difficult, the sports network ESPN forged ahead to compile a list of the top 100 athletes of…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Looking Back, Pressing Forward
As the year draws to a close, it is a natural time to reflect on the past months—the triumphs, the challenges, and everything in between. The Bible encourages us to look back with…
Dennis Minott | Disgusting innocence: Tufton and Jamaica’s health sector
The phrase “disgusting innocence” captures a paradox where intentions, though seemingly pure, lead to odious consequences that cannot escape scrutiny. Nowhere is this more evident than in Jamaica’s health sector under Christopher Tufton….
Mark Wignall | Who should we believe?
“The PM has further IC troubles with real property that was not built in compliance with the law. His response; he is being victimised by the Integrity Commission (IC). Does the prime minister…
The 2024 Reggae Marathon: A Homecoming of Resilience and Unity for the Jamaican Diaspora
The 2024 Reggae Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K wrapped up on Sunday, 8th December, in Negril, Jamaica, drawing runners from over 35 countries. Set against the stunning backdrop of Seven Mile Beach,…
FedEx’s Bold Move To Spin-off Freight Division Signals Strategic Shift in Logistics
“FedEx shares are jumping 8.6% in premarket trading after the company said it plans to spin off its freight division into a separate publicly traded company in a deal that will streamline the parcel giant.”…