Walter Anthony Rodney, born on March 23, 1942, in Georgetown, Guyana, was a historian and revolutionary whose influence spread across the Caribbean, Africa, and beyond. An academic by profession, Rodney’s radical views on…
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Celebrating Hearty Jamaican Stews for World Food Day with Easy-to-try Recipes from Mona Made It
In honour of World Food Day, let’s celebrate one of Jamaica’s most beloved dishes—stews. Not only are they hearty and delicious, but they are also made from sustainable, easily sourced ingredients, providing a…
Yohan Blake Expands Brand Beyond the Track with Butcher’s Barrel Restaurant Launch, Florida
This past week, on 8th October, in the Oakland Park section of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, legendary Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake unveiled his Butcher’s Barrel restaurant venture in impressive fashion. In addition, there was…
From Solo Act to Boney M. to Solo Act : The Remarkable Career of Jamaican Singer Marcia Barrett
Marcia Barrett, born on 14 October 1948 in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, is a celebrated international singer whose vocal prowess helped catapult the disco sensation Boney M. to international stardom. From her early…
Mickel Jackson | Unexplained wealth orders and the protection of human rights
Recent statements from the Minister of National Security suggesting that the Government won’t prioritise unexplained wealth orders (UWOs), citing, in part, constitutional concerns, have ignited a pressing dialogue about the Government’s commitment…
Dennis Minott | Putrid wounds afflicting Ministry of Education
In recent years, actions by schools like Immaculate Conception High School (ICHS), Westwood High School, and Titchfield High have caused significant harm to some of Jamaica’s brightest female students. What is most disheartening,…
When Tanzania Middle Distance Runner Filbert Bayi Broke the Mile Record in Jamaica
On 17th May 1975, 21-year-old Tanzanian middle-distance runner, Filbert Bayi, stunned the world with a performance that would go down in history. At the International Freedom Games, held at Jamaica’s National Stadium, Bayi…
The Morant Bay Rebellion Revisited 159 Years On
October 11th, 2024, marks the 159th anniversary of the Morant Bay Rebellion—a crucial turning point in Jamaica’s history and one of the most violently suppressed uprisings in the British West Indies. This anniversary…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Light of the Word
He was blind and used a guide dog to get around. On a couple of occasions, I watched his interaction with the dog and how he quietly issued commands to “sit,” “stay,” “here,” …
Profiling Chronixx From De La Vega City to Global Stages
Born Jamar Rolando McNaughton on 10th October 1992, Chronixx has become a central figure in Jamaica’s “Reggae Revival” movement. Raised in Spanish Town, Jamaica, he was immersed in music from an early age,…