The streets of Brooklyn were transformed into a sea of black, green and gold on Saturday, August 8th, as Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica turned out for the inaugural Jamaica Rising Day celebration,…
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Dennis A. Minott | Evaluating sockpuppetry’s hole in criminally harming Jamaicans
There is a quiet war being waged in Jamaica. It is not fought with guns. It is not debated in Parliament. It does not announce itself in headlines. Yet, it is steadily eroding…
Gordon Robinson | On our knees again
So, as a result of Government’s habitual strategy of negotiating with USA while on its knees, we’ve agreed to become USA’s deportee dumpster. On June 16, Gleaner broke the story of a previously…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: A Divided Heart
At first glance, Jesus’ command in Matthew 6:25, “Take no thought for your life” (KJV), can seem unrealistic. How can anyone simply stop worrying? Yet the key to understanding His words lies in the…
On This Day in 1962: Jamaicans Remember the Birth of an Independent Nation
On August 6, 1962, Jamaica took its place among the world’s independent nations. As the Union Jack was lowered and the Black, Green and Gold was raised for the very first time, thousands…
Everything You Need to Know About Best Weekend Ever 2026
As Jamaica prepares to celebrate Independence Weekend, Best Weekend Ever returns to Ocho Rios from August 6-10 for its fifth anniversary. Under this year’s theme, “Escape to Paradise,” what began as a premium…
Gordon Robinson | Emancipate Jamaica from the British way
So, what else has been happening behind my back since I was missing in action presumed dead? Muddled, linear, non-emancipated thinking was rampant. One of the best examples was a Gleaner endorsed call…
Mark Wignall | No need for PNP to dwell on political panic
My advice is, save the shivering for later, much later and, in the interim, build your team until you are ready for a genuine backsiding or you have met all the criteria needed…
A Jamaican’s Guide To The Best Things To Do In New York in August 2026
August is always a vibrant time in New York City, but this year the energy is even more special as Jamaicans around the world celebrate 64 years of Independence. The Big Apple is…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Mommy, Have You Decided?”
One of my favorite memories of my granddaughter comes from a season when she was learning Christian songs. She would sing them with the kind of enthusiasm that only a three-year-old can muster,…