Delroy George Wilson was a pioneer of Jamaican music, often referred to as the country’s first child star. His career began at the tender age of 13, when he had to be lifted…
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The 1975 Bob Marley & Stevie Wonder “Dream Concert” in Kingston Jamaica Revisited
On 4 October 1975, music legends Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder shared the stage in a historic concert at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. Aptly named the Wonder Dream Concert, this event…
Remembering Jamaican Airman William Robinson Clarke, the First Black Pilot to Fly for Britain in World War I
William Robinson Clarke, affectionately known as “Robbie,” was a trailblazer and the first and only Black pilot to fly for Britain during World War I. Born on 4 October 1895 in Kingston, Jamaica,…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Loving One Another God’s Way
Most people do not realize that Paul’s chapter on love, 1 Corinthians 13, continues his thoughts on spiritual gifts (Chapter 12). As wonderful as these gifts are, having been given to the Church by…
Exploring Jamaica’s Historic Castles: Dark Tales and Architectural Wonders
Did you know Jamaica has castles? Though in most instances Jamaica’s historic castles are actually former great houses constructed by plantation owners during the colonial era, serving as symbols of wealth and power….
The Life and Legacy of John Brown Russwurm, Jamaican Abolitionist & Pioneering Pan Africanist
John Brown Russwurm (October 1, 1799 – June 9, 1851) was a Jamaican-born abolitionist and pioneer in the fields of journalism, education, and governance, who dedicated his life to improving the lives of…
10 Interesting Facts About the Jamaican Language, Most Jamaicans Don’t Know
Jamaican, or Jamaican Creole, is spoken by the majority of Jamaica’s 2.7 million inhabitants. It is also widely used in Jamaican diaspora communities, particularly in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States….
Dennis Minott | Thoughts on trust and prime minister’s prosperity
Ronnie Thwaites’ article on Monday, September 23 raised a painfully critical issue: the erosion of trust in Jamaica’s public institutions and its most prominent leaders. The unsettling revelations surrounding the prime minister’s financial…
Keith Duncan | Addressing challenges of Jamaican economy
Jamaica’s growth projections have been reduced from 1.8 per cent to a range of -1.0 per cent to 0.5 per cent for FY2024/25 The global economy, despite relatively high interest rates, remains resilient…
Shelly-Ann’s Last Dance : A Farewell Celebration Befitting of a Sprint Queen
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, often hailed as the greatest female sprinter in history, began her 2024 season cautiously. At 37, the risk of overworking is high, so her late start wasn’t initially a concern. However,…