Lauderhill is preparing to showcase its brightest young talent with the launch of the Lauderhill Rising Stars Talent Show, a new community initiative championed by Jamaican-born Lauderhill City Commissioner John T. Hodgson. Designed…
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Mark Wignall | Case of pot calling the kettle black
In April, Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) ministers Edmund Bartlett and Kamina Johnson Smith wrote to Integrity Commission (IC) chairman Carol Lawrence Beswick, expressing concern about the appointment of Roneiph Lawrence as acting director…
Jalil Dabdoub | A crisis of conscience
The rule of law and human rights form the cornerstone of democratic governance. In Jamaica, persistent extrajudicial killings and the growing culture of impunity pose a serious threat to these democratic principles. We…
Jamaican Born Doctor Honored with Distinguished Physician Community Service Award in Connecticut
Dr. Camelia Lawrence, a board-certified breast surgeon born in Jamaica, was honored with the 2025 Distinguished Physician Community Service Award by the Greater Bridgeport Medical Association. The award recognized her service, leadership, and…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Power of Surrender
Surrender is not a word we typically celebrate. In the world’s view, to surrender is to lose—to give up power, to yield control. But in the kingdom of God, surrender is the starting…
Jamaican Kirk-Anthony Hamilton Named to Latin America Reports’ 40 Under 40 in 2025
Jamaican entrepreneur Kirk-Anthony Hamilton has been named one of Latin America Reports’ 40 Under 40 for 2025. The annual list highlights 40 people under the age of 40 who are helping to shape…
Dread at the Controls: Mikey Dread’s Impact on Reggae, Dub and Global Music Culture
Michael Campbell, better known by his stage name Mikey Dread, was one of Jamaica’s most innovative and influential cultural figures. A singer, producer, engineer, broadcaster, and musical visionary, Mikey spent his life pushing…
Joan McKenzie: The Culture Keeper Using Comedy, Theatre and Hope to Inspire
Joan McKenzie is a woman of many talents: actress, producer, teacher and content creator. At the heart of it all is a deep, unwavering love for Jamaican culture. Whether she’s crafting laugh-out-loud skits…
Who Was Joe Higgs? The Unsung Godfather of Jamaican Music
Long before reggae captivated the world, Joe Higgs was quietly laying its foundation. Born Joseph Benjamin Higgs on June 3rd, 1940, in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Trench Town’s 3rd Street tenement yard,…
Dennis Minott | Jamaica’s bespoke wickedness; tailored for Haitians alone
Judas used a kiss. Jamaica uses deportation. For 30 pieces of silver — filthy lucre in our time — we have betrayed Haitians seeking refuge, dignity, and kinship among us. We bave uncharacteristically…