BLV, a short film directed by rising Jamaican filmmaker JP Williams, has earned an official selection at the 2024 FilmGood Festival in Los Angeles. This prestigious event, known for spotlighting underrepresented voices in independent cinema,…
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Be still, and know that I am God”
Some of us know the verse: “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth” (Psalm 46:10, ESV). The Amplified Bible puts it this…
2024 Best of Jamaica Awards: Honouring Top Media, Entertainment and Sports Awardees
The Best of Jamaica Awards has long been a celebration of Jamaican talent, creativity, and cultural excellence. In its 25th year, the 2024 awards introduced two exciting social categories: Judges’ Pick and Merit…
The Best of Jamaica 2024: Honouring Icons, Innovators, and Change Makers
The Best of Jamaica 2024 recognises individuals and organisations whose contributions embody excellence and leave a lasting impact on their communities and the diaspora. From trailblazers to innovators, the awards honour those who…
The Best of Jamaica 2024: People’s Choice Picks for the Best Food, Events, and Hospitality Across the Island
We are thrilled to unveil the Best of Jamaica 2024 honourees, representing the pinnacle of excellence across the island. From culinary delights to cultural experiences and hospitality, these honourees embody the spirit of…
10 Jamaican Christmas Time Traditions That Makes the Festive Season Special
Christmas time in Jamaica is all about the vibrant traditions that make the season truly special. From the cool island breeze and bustling Grand Markets to the rich flavours of black fruit cake…
Michael Manley’s Legacy: 10 Intriguing Facts About Jamaica’s ‘Joshua’
Michael Norman Manley, Michael Norman Manley, ON, OM, OCC born on 10 December 1924, was a transformative figure in Jamaican politics and society. As the fourth Prime Minister of Jamaica, his leadership and…
Toots Hibbert the Voice That Defined Reggae
Frederick Nathaniel “Toots” Hibbert, born on December 8, 1942, in May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica, was a trailblazer whose contributions to reggae music remain unmatched. As the lead singer of Toots and the Maytals,…
Dennis Minott | Amplified indecency: A critique of how Jamaica self-governs
Jamaica, a physically gorgeous land full of soul and liveliness, faces an insidious and death-delivering challenge: the deep-seated and worsening chronic disease of corruption within its governance. Let us delve into how the…
Byron Blake | Death of SIDS: Death to planet Earth
The COP 29, formally the 29th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change, ended in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday, November 24, two days after the scheduled closure with the clear verdict…