“What a tangled web we weave when we practise to deceive aptly describes ‘ Israel’s right to exist critical to peace in the Middle East” by Israeli Ambassador Raslan Abu Rukun published November…
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Dennis Zulu and Richard Amenyah | Taking the rights path to end AIDS in Jamaica
Today, December 1, we commemorate World AIDS Day, remembering those that we have lost to the epidemic and celebrating the resilience of those living with HIV. This year’s theme, ‘Take the Rights Path’,…
Celebrating Sanchez, the Legendary Voice of Reggae and Lovers Rock
Born on November 30, 1964, in Kingston, Jamaica, Kevin Anthony Jackson—better known as Sanchez—emerged as one of the most distinctive and beloved voices in reggae music. With a career spanning more than three…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Love of God
The love of God is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, reflecting His boundless, unconditional, and eternal nature. It is revealed throughout the Bible as an inherent part of His character and the…
Great Jamaicans : Mary Seacole’s Inspiring Story of Strength and Service
Mary Seacole, born Mary Jane Grant in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1805, was a pioneering figure in medicine and a celebrated humanitarian. Her father, a Scottish officer, and her mother, a free Jamaican woman…
Thousands Flocked to Miramar to Savor Authentic Jerk-Style Foods at the 2024 Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
Thousands of enthusiasts converged on Miramar, Florida, for the 2024 Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, held on Sunday, 10 November 2024, over the Veterans Holiday Weekend. Despite intermittent rain, attendees gathered at the city’s…
Get to Know Novelist Marlon James: Jamaica’s First Man Booker Prize Winner and Creator of ‘Get Millie Black’
Marlon James, born on 24 November 1970 in Kingston, Jamaica, has become one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary literature. Raised in the vibrant and complex tapestry of Jamaican culture, James was…
Alfred Dawes | Broken promises, broken families – the true cost of healthcare
In my 20 years as a practising physician and surgeon working at various levels in the public health system and privately, I believed I had a good understanding of healthcare in Jamaica. However,…
Dennis Minott | What a drastic decline in the ways of Jamaican state!
Jamaica, up to recently, a symbol of hope, newfound macro-economic stability, and resilience, now teeters on the brink of a profound crisis in governance, ethics, and equity. From the hallways of political power…
The Legendary Marcia Griffiths, Trailblazer and Reggae Icon
Born Lyneth on 23 November 1949 in Hannah Town, Kingston, Jamaica, Marcia Griffiths has become a towering figure in reggae music, known and celebrated worldwide for her extraordinary contributions to the genre. Over…