It is hard to turn on the TV or scroll through a social media feed without confronting another heart-rending tale of the loss of a loved one at one of our public hospitals….
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Jamaica College Shines at Robotics Championship in Florida and Wins Award
The Jamaica College (JC) Robotics Team made waves at the South Florida FIRST LEGO League Regional Championship held on January 18, 2025, at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens. Competing against…
Wayne Wonder, Inner Circle, and Donovan Germain to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at Reggae Genealogy Concert
This year’s Reggae Genealogy Concert celebrates three towering figures in Jamaican music—Wayne Wonder, Inner Circle, and Donovan Germain—whose contributions have profoundly shaped reggae and dancehall while elevating Jamaican culture on the global stage….
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam”
In the book of John, we see Jesus using a secondary medium to facilitate the healing of a man who was born blind. Instead of simply speaking a word or just touching the…
The Crazy True Story of How Jimmy Buffett, and Bono Was Nearly Shot By Jamaican Police
In 1996 an unusual and somewhat dramatic incident occurred that would later inspire musician and Margaritaville founder Jimmy Buffett to pen the famous song “Jamaica Mistaica.” The event, which involved a mistaken identity…
Sister Carol: The Legendary Black Cinderella of Reggae Music
Born on 15 January 1959 in Denham Town, Kingston, Jamaica, Carol Theresa East, known professionally as Sister Carol, is an icon of reggae music. With a career spanning over four decades, she has…
Corporate Movements – January 2025
Scotia Group Jamaica Limited has announced the resignation of Perrin Gayle, Executive Vice President of Retail and Small Business Banking and Acting Head of Retail (Caribbean and Central America) effective January 24, 2025. Perrin…
Revisited: The Deadly 1907 Earthquake and Tsunami That Devastated Jamaica
On the afternoon of 14 January 1907, a powerful earthquake struck Kingston, Jamaica, forever altering the course of the city’s history. Measuring 6.5 on the Richter Scale, the quake unleashed devastation at approximately…
Jamaican-Born Surgeon Dr. André Dick Honoured with Seattle Business Journal’s Health Care Leadership Award
Dr. André Dick, a highly accomplished Jamaican born surgeon, has been recognized with the 2024 Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) Health Care Leadership Surgeon of the Year Award. Dr. Dick, who serves as…
Boris Gardiner: The Voice and Bass Behind Reggae’s Golden Era
Born on 13 January 1943 in Kingston, Jamaica, Boris Gardiner O.D., is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and bass guitarist whose musical legacy spans decades. Known for his soulful voice and remarkable bass-playing skills,…