Long before reggae captivated the world, Joe Higgs was quietly laying its foundation. Born Joseph Benjamin Higgs on June 3rd, 1940, in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Trench Town’s 3rd Street tenement yard,…
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Dennis Minott | Jamaica’s bespoke wickedness; tailored for Haitians alone
Judas used a kiss. Jamaica uses deportation. For 30 pieces of silver — filthy lucre in our time — we have betrayed Haitians seeking refuge, dignity, and kinship among us. We bave uncharacteristically…
Gordon Robinson | Something for everyone
On Tuesday, May 20, during an historic sitting of Parliament, Peter David Phillips made his final contribution to that eminent institution. It was advertised as a Sectoral Debate contribution but, in reality, it…
What It’s Like Being Married to a Jamaican? Baptista & Jacqueline Share Their Story
In this heartwarming episode of Married to a Jamaican, host Xavier Murphy sits down with Baptista Dos Santos, who is from Cape Verde, and his Jamaican wife Jacqueline, for a lively conversation about…
Miss World 2025: Can Jamaica Secure Its Fifth Crown?
Jamaica may be a small island, but on the global stage of beauty and grace, it stands tall. With four Miss World titles to its name, Jamaica ranks third overall in the history…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: A New Heart
The human heart represents more than just emotions. It encompasses a person’s entire inner being, including thoughts, feelings, desires, and spiritual life. It is considered the wellspring of life, reflecting a person’s character…
Fae Ellington: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of a Jamaican Cultural Icon
Born on 28 May 1953 in Smithville, Clarendon, Fae Audrey Ellington has spent over five decades shaping Jamaica’s cultural and media landscape. A celebrated broadcaster, actress, educator, and national commentator, Ellington’s voice and…
Jamaica 1655–1670: Invasion, Resistance, and the Road to British Rule (Part 1)
For more than 145 years, Jamaica was under Spanish control. Claimed by Christopher Columbus in 1494 and settled in the early 1500s, the island remained a quiet colonial outpost in the Spanish West…
Who Was Arthur Wint? Jamaica’s Trailblazing Olympic Gold Medallist
Born on 25 May 1920 in the quiet rural community of Plowden, Manchester, Jamaica, Arthur Stanley Wint was destined to make history—not once, but many times over. A towering figure in every sense,…
Dennis Minott | When Haiti knocked, Jamaica barred the door
Once again, the Jamaican government — under the leadership of the Holness/Chang and Jamaica Labour Party — has turned away desperate Haitian refugees. This time, 42 souls: children, women, and men, including an…