Earlier this year, Apple Music released its definitive list of the 100 greatest albums of all time. The list featured standout albums from Pop, Hip Hop, Rock, and R&B, with a touch of…
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Reflections from a “Heat Room”
Hydrotherapy. My sister said I had to try it, pointing out that the cost was included in what we paid for our stay. In my mind, water therapy sounded like spending time in…
From Susumba to Pig Trotters & Beans: Jamaica’s Top 10 Weird but Tasty Foods
Jamaican cuisine is renowned worldwide for its flavour-packed dishes, featuring a variety of spices and the creative use of meats often overlooked in other cultures. The island’s traditional foods have become so popular…
Elephant Man the “Energy God” Takes Over Reggae Fest Massive with Signature High Energy Performances
For nearly three decades, Elephant Man’s musical stylings treated Dancehall fans to an experience filled with energy, dance, and non-stop vibes. Elephant Man, a.k.a. “The Energy God,” is undoubtedly a hitmaker with a…
Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: The “Best of Jamaica 2024” Awards Launch
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the “Best of Jamaica 2024” Awards, celebrating the 25th anniversary of this prestigious event. Since its debut in 1999, the “Best of Jamaica” has become…
Dennis Minott | A cleaner energy future for Jamaica
As the global shift toward renewable energy accelerates, Jamaica faces a critical decision about its energy future. Kenton Palmer’s insightful article, supported by Allan Searchwell’s comments, highlights a promising pathway for the nation:…
Patricia Green | No quick fix in post-Beryl schools’ repair
The Royal Institute of British Architects 2024 publication 100 Women, Architects in Practice, was launched in February in London, United Kingdom. It features women architects globally from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and…
Honouring Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley at 105: The Cultural Icon Who Shaped Jamaican Literature & Elevated our Language
Louise Simone Bennett-Coverley, affectionately known as “Miss Lou,” was born on September 7, 1919, in Kingston, Jamaica. She became a household name and a cultural icon, recognised as a “Living Legend” in her…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Created in His Image
It was yet another trap and the synoptic writers said as much. The Scribes and Chief Priests had sent certain of the Pharisees and some followers of Herod to try and bait Jesus,…
Tributes Abound for Beloved Jamaican Singer Karen Smith upon Her Passing
Karen Smith, fondly known as “the songbird of Jamaica,” was a beloved and acclaimed Jamaican recording artiste and cabaret singer. She passed away on 11 September 2021 at Baywest Hospital in Montego Bay,…