The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) ‘opened a can of worms’ by proposing to merge Emancipation Day and Independence Day holidays to create a single, extended weekend holiday period from the first…
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Don Robotham | Made in Jamaica: Wills Isaacs and the island’s economy
Diane Austin-Broos, professor emerita of Anthropology at the University of Sydney, Australia has written an impressive biography of Wills Isaacs titled Politics in a Small Island State. However, it is not the political…
A Definitive Guide to the Greatest Ska & Rocksteady Albums of All Time
Ska and Rocksteady are the unsung heroes of Jamaican music, paving the way for Reggae’s global dominance. Born in the late 1950s, Ska combined the infectious beats of Caribbean Mento and Calypso with…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Trusted by God
Satan was probably minding his own business. As a matter of fact, when asked by the LORD, “From where have you come?” He replied, “From going to and fro on the earth, and…
The 1968 Rodney Riots in Kingston Jamaica Revisited
Walter Anthony Rodney, born on March 23, 1942, in Georgetown, Guyana, was a historian and revolutionary whose influence spread across the Caribbean, Africa, and beyond. An academic by profession, Rodney’s radical views on…
Celebrating Hearty Jamaican Stews for World Food Day with Easy-to-try Recipes from Mona Made It
In honour of World Food Day, let’s celebrate one of Jamaica’s most beloved dishes—stews. Not only are they hearty and delicious, but they are also made from sustainable, easily sourced ingredients, providing a…
Yohan Blake Expands Brand Beyond the Track with Butcher’s Barrel Restaurant Launch, Florida
This past week, on 8th October, in the Oakland Park section of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, legendary Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake unveiled his Butcher’s Barrel restaurant venture in impressive fashion. In addition, there was…
From Solo Act to Boney M. to Solo Act : The Remarkable Career of Jamaican Singer Marcia Barrett
Marcia Barrett, born on 14 October 1948 in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, is a celebrated international singer whose vocal prowess helped catapult the disco sensation Boney M. to international stardom. From her early…
Mickel Jackson | Unexplained wealth orders and the protection of human rights
Recent statements from the Minister of National Security suggesting that the Government won’t prioritise unexplained wealth orders (UWOs), citing, in part, constitutional concerns, have ignited a pressing dialogue about the Government’s commitment…
Dennis Minott | Putrid wounds afflicting Ministry of Education
In recent years, actions by schools like Immaculate Conception High School (ICHS), Westwood High School, and Titchfield High have caused significant harm to some of Jamaica’s brightest female students. What is most disheartening,…