For decades, we have aspired to regional integration. Yet, in many ways, we remain fragmented – socially, and politically. • Climate change continues to ravage our shores while we scramble for resources to…
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Dennis Minott | Un-BPO: Harness untapped potential of bright young minds
In the four decades as a mentor, guide, and ‘ginnygog’ encourager/leader of A-QuEST, I have had the awesome privilege of nurturing some of the brightest young minds in Jamaica, CARICOM, and occasionally even…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Personal Renewal
Psalm 23 is one of the most cherished passages in Scripture, a profound declaration of God’s care and provision for His people. In verse 3, David reflects on the restorative power of God, who…
British-Jamaican Scientist “Big Manny” Wins TikTok’s Education Creator of the Year Award
Emanuel “Big Manny” Wallace, a British-Jamaican science communicator, has been named Education Creator of the Year at the inaugural TikTok Awards. Known for his unique blend of Jamaican Patois, London slang, and captivating…
What’s It Like Being a Danish Expat Living in Jamaica? Gigi from Gilleleje in Denmark Shares Her Story
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”…
What’s It Like Being a Danish Expat Living in Jamaica? Gigi from Gila in Denmark Shares Her Story
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”…
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,…