New York City has seen its fair share of big moments, but few spectacles have left an impression like the recent drone show staged for Jordan Brand’s The One basketball finals. At the…
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Pirates of the Caribbean: 10 Key Facts about Piracy and Power in Jamaica and the Caribbean
Piracy in the Caribbean was far more than swashbuckling tales of lawlessness at sea. It was a shifting phenomenon shaped by European rivalries, colonial expansion, and the opportunities of maritime trade. From their…
Jamaican Michael Lee-Chin On Forbes 2025 Black Billionaire’s List
Jamaican-Canadian business magnate Michael Lee-Chin has once again been recognized among the world’s wealthiest individuals, securing the #21 (tie) position on the Forbes 2025 World’s Black Billionaires List. With an estimated net worth…
Three Jamaican Women Honored by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum in Florida
Island SPACE Caribbean Museum’s annual HERS: Honoring Exceptionally Regal Sisters event once again shined a light on the remarkable contributions of Caribbean women across South Florida. At the 2025 celebration, held at the…
Mark Wignall | Preparing for the sprint
With just two and a half weeks left until the September 3 general election, the political vibe in the streets is all in favour of peace, love and conviviality. Although both the Jamaica…
Don Anderson | Voter apathy and impact on the nation
We all know from the last election in 2020 that Jamaica recorded its lowest voter turnout in our history, with 37.8 per cent of the eligible voters casting their ballots on Election Day….
Jamaican High Jumper Selected as a Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year in the USA
Roschell Clayton’s journey from Montego Bay, Jamaica, to national recognition in the United States is one of determination, talent, and balance between athletics and academics. Recently, the standout high jumper was named one…
Trailblazing Siblings: Jamaica-American Triplets Make History as First Black Eagle Scout Triplets in the U.S.
Three Jamaican-American siblings from Brightwaters, Long Island, have written their names into U.S. history. Helaina, Henri, and Henniyah Rivers recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, making them the first Black triplets in…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Song in the Storm
Worship that only flows when life is pleasant is shallow, but worship that rises in seasons of sorrow is deep and powerful. In Psalm 34:1, the psalmist declares, “I will bless the Lord at…
Jamaican High School Students Shine at International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence in China
Jamaica made history in August when its first-ever team competed at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held in Beijing, China, from August 2 to 9. The team joined over 300 contestants…