Newly elected US president Donald Trump resembles Britain’s Mad King George (1760-1820) who, ironically, lost the American colonies. George went through bouts of violent insanity punctuated by periods of senile lucidity. He foamed…
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Mark Wignall | Hurricane or elections?
The Atlantic hurricane season begins in June and goes until the end of November. Throughout those months trepidation and a host of anxieties tend to consume us. The year in which an election…
The Genius of Earl “Chinna” Smith : The Most Recorded Guitarist in Reggae History
Few musicians embody the essence of reggae quite like Earl “Chinna” Smith. A guitarist of rare talent and deep spiritual conviction, Smith has been at the heart of reggae music for over five…
Celebrating Charles Hyatt: A Jamaican Entertainment Pioneer in Theatre, Film, and Broadcasting
Charles Eglerton Hyatt was born on February 14, 1931, in Kingston, Jamaica, to Herbert Hyatt, a taxi driver, and Ruth Burke, a homemaker. He attended St. Aloysius Boys’ School before continuing his education…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: You Are On God’s Mind
Psalm 139 is one of the most intimate and awe-inspiring passages in Scripture, revealing God’s deep knowledge of and care for each of His children. In verse 17, David marvels at the preciousness and vastness…
Jamaican Talent Shines: Jared Hall’s Anansi the Spider Selected for 2025 Slamdance Film Festival
A new Jamaican animated film, Anansi the Spider, has been selected for the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival, taking place February 20–26 in Los Angeles, California. Created by filmmaker Jared Hall, the short film…
The Global Legacy of Cutty Ranks : From Dancehall to Jungle and Hip-Hop
On February 12, 1965, Philip Thomas, better known as Cutty Ranks was born in Kingston, Jamaica. A true pioneer of hardcore dancehall, Cutty Ranks’ deep baritone, rapid-fire delivery, and uncompromising lyrics set him…
GraceKennedy Limited (GK) Announces Additional Leadership Changes
GraceKennedy Limited (GK) has announced key leadership changes set to take effect in 2025 as part of the Company’s succession plan. Effective February 14, 2025, Andrea Coy will assume the role of CEO…
Tony Robinson: The Jamaican Bus Driver Who Became the First Black Sheriff of Nottingham
On February 10th, 1989 Tony Robinson made history as the first Black Sheriff of Nottingham, a title steeped in legend and linked to one of England’s most famous folklore figures, Robin Hood. Born…
Jamaican Students Wins Diplomacy Awards at UN Conference in New York
Two Jamaican students have made the country proud by winning prestigious Diplomacy Awards at The World International Model United Nations (WIMUN) Conference in New York. Jaylen Allen and Devon Barnes, both students from…