Rosemary Brown, née Wedderburn, was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on 17 June 1930. A Canadian politician, activist, and feminist, she was raised in a politically aware household and deeply influenced by her grandmother,…
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Dennis Minott | Patterson Report’s stoic silence on shameless school transcript inadequacies
The 2021 Patterson Report on education transformation, while sweeping in ambition, is strikingly silent on one of the most pernicious problems facing our secondary school system: the chronic inadequacy of Jamaican high-school transcripts….
Jalil Dabdoub | Jamaica at crossroads: A nation in need of leadership
Jamaica stands at a critical crossroads. We are a nation blessed with extraordinary resilience and cultural brilliance yet gripped by persistent crime, economic inequality, and a creeping erosion of public trust in institutions….
These 2 Jamaican Companies Make TIME Magazine’s World’s Top EdTech Companies of 2025
Two Jamaican education technology companies—EduFocal and One on One—have earned spots on TIME Magazine’s World’s Top EdTech Companies of 2025. The list, developed in partnership with global research firm Statista, highlights 350 companies…
Jamaica’s Grand Slam Gamble: Setbacks And Missed Opportunities
April 4–6, 2025, will go down as historic, with the launch of the Grand Slam Track multi-national track and field invitational meet. Jamaica was chosen as the place for this inaugural staging, and…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Walking in the Spirit
The Christian life is not merely about following rules; it is about following a Person, Jesus Christ, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Paul urges us in Galatians 5:16 to “walk in…
Think You Know Jamaican Culture? These Unspoken Rules Say Otherwise
Every culture has its unspoken rules—those little behaviors everyone just knows without being told. For Jamaicans, both at home and abroad, these social codes are a blend of respect, tradition, and everyday practicality….
What’s it Like Being a Jamaican Living in Detroit, Michigan? Gavin Beckford Shares His Story
While Detroit may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of the Jamaican diaspora, it’s home to Gavin Beckford, a proud son of Stony Hill, St. Andrew, who…
Keith Richards Names a Reggae Classic as His All-Time Favorite Song
When you think of Keith Richards, what comes to mind? Gritty guitar riffs, Rolling Stones swagger, and a lifetime of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion. But behind the scenes, Richards has long harbored a…
The Story Of: Colonial Roots and the Complex Legacy of Brown’s Town
Brown’s Town, nestled in the lush hills of St. Ann, is Jamaica’s largest inland market town and a bustling cultural hub with a deep and often complex history. Once known as Hamilton Town,…