On 17th May 1975, 21-year-old Tanzanian middle-distance runner, Filbert Bayi, stunned the world with a performance that would go down in history. At the International Freedom Games, held at Jamaica’s National Stadium, Bayi…
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The Morant Bay Rebellion Revisited 159 Years On
October 11th, 2024, marks the 159th anniversary of the Morant Bay Rebellion—a crucial turning point in Jamaica’s history and one of the most violently suppressed uprisings in the British West Indies. This anniversary…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Light of the Word
He was blind and used a guide dog to get around. On a couple of occasions, I watched his interaction with the dog and how he quietly issued commands to “sit,” “stay,” “here,” …
Profiling Chronixx From De La Vega City to Global Stages
Born Jamar Rolando McNaughton on 10th October 1992, Chronixx has become a central figure in Jamaica’s “Reggae Revival” movement. Raised in Spanish Town, Jamaica, he was immersed in music from an early age,…
Jamaican Business Leaders Take Center Stage at the 2024 Disruptive Leadership Conference in Miami
Several prominent Jamaican business leaders are set to play key roles at the upcoming Disruptive Leadership Conference, scheduled for November 13-15 in Miami. The conference, which will explore the theme “The Future of…
Celebrating Deon Hemmings, Jamaica’s First Female Olympic Gold Medallist and Trailblazer in Athletics
When Deon Marie Hemmings crossed the finish line to claim the gold medal in the 400-metre hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, she didn’t just win a race—she made history. Hemmings became the…
10 Remarkable Jamaicans from the Parish of Clarendon
Clarendon, the third largest but one of Jamaica’s youngest parishes, has a rich history that dates back to the time of the Tainos, the island’s indigenous people. Before the arrival of the Spaniards…
Remembering Millie Small, the Trailblazing Jamaican Songbird Who Conquered the World
Millicent Dolly May Small, affectionately known as Millie Small, was the first Jamaican artist to break onto the international music scene with her ska hit “My Boy Lollipop.” Born on 6th October 1946…
Dennis Minott | Gulping down elephants yet filtering out sandflies
Jamaica’s political landscape today reveals a concerning trend of deflection and hypocrisy. The public discourse surrounding certain national leaders underscores an uncomfortable truth: supporters prioritise protecting reputations over addressing…
Horace Chang | A balanced approach to unexplained wealth orders in Jamaica
There has been much public discourse regarding the proposal for Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) to be incorporated into Jamaica’s legislative framework, with proponents touting it as a potential panacea for all ills. In…