Several prominent Jamaican business leaders are set to play key roles at the upcoming Disruptive Leadership Conference, scheduled for November 13-15 in Miami. The conference, which will explore the theme “The Future of…
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Celebrating Deon Hemmings, Jamaica’s First Female Olympic Gold Medallist and Trailblazer in Athletics
When Deon Marie Hemmings crossed the finish line to claim the gold medal in the 400-metre hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, she didn’t just win a race—she made history. Hemmings became the…
10 Remarkable Jamaicans from the Parish of Clarendon
Clarendon, the third largest but one of Jamaica’s youngest parishes, has a rich history that dates back to the time of the Tainos, the island’s indigenous people. Before the arrival of the Spaniards…
Remembering Millie Small, the Trailblazing Jamaican Songbird Who Conquered the World
Millicent Dolly May Small, affectionately known as Millie Small, was the first Jamaican artist to break onto the international music scene with her ska hit “My Boy Lollipop.” Born on 6th October 1946…
Dennis Minott | Gulping down elephants yet filtering out sandflies
Jamaica’s political landscape today reveals a concerning trend of deflection and hypocrisy. The public discourse surrounding certain national leaders underscores an uncomfortable truth: supporters prioritise protecting reputations over addressing…
Horace Chang | A balanced approach to unexplained wealth orders in Jamaica
There has been much public discourse regarding the proposal for Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) to be incorporated into Jamaica’s legislative framework, with proponents touting it as a potential panacea for all ills. In…
Remembering Delroy Wilson OD, Jamaica’s First Child Star & Pioneering Rocksteady Icon
Delroy George Wilson was a pioneer of Jamaican music, often referred to as the country’s first child star. His career began at the tender age of 13, when he had to be lifted…
The 1975 Bob Marley & Stevie Wonder “Dream Concert” in Kingston Jamaica Revisited
On 4 October 1975, music legends Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder shared the stage in a historic concert at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. Aptly named the Wonder Dream Concert, this event…
Remembering Jamaican Airman William Robinson Clarke, the First Black Pilot to Fly for Britain in World War I
William Robinson Clarke, affectionately known as “Robbie,” was a trailblazer and the first and only Black pilot to fly for Britain during World War I. Born on 4 October 1895 in Kingston, Jamaica,…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Loving One Another God’s Way
Most people do not realize that Paul’s chapter on love, 1 Corinthians 13, continues his thoughts on spiritual gifts (Chapter 12). As wonderful as these gifts are, having been given to the Church by…