Jamaica and the wider Caribbean have long been fertile ground for fortune-seekers, from the notorious buccaneers of the 17th century to today’s billion-dollar oligarchs. The means may have changed — cutlasses replaced by…
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The Story of the Electric Slide: Who Really Created the Famous Dance?
The Electric Slide has become a timeless favorite at weddings, parties, and celebrations worldwide. But did you know this iconic dance traces its roots back to Jamaica in the 1970s? Here’s the fascinating…
Interview: Professor Hubert Devonish, Advocate for Jamaican Patois as a Language
Professor Hubert Devonish of the University of the West Indies has been one of the strongest advocates fighting for Jamaican Patois as a Language. He has created a writing and spelling system for…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Be Strong and Courageous”
In life, we often face challenges that may seem too big to overcome. Whether it’s a change in circumstances, a difficult relationship, or a difficult task ahead, fear can easily creep in. In…
Dr. Erna Brodber’s Impact on Caribbean Literature, Sociology, and Culture
Dr. Erna Brodber, born on 20 April 1940 in Woodside, St. Mary, Jamaica, is a distinguished writer, sociologist, and social activist whose work has significantly shaped the literary and cultural discourse of the…
Award Winning Jamaican Filmmaker Storm Saulter Directs New British Thriller TV Series
Award-winning Jamaican filmmaker Storm Saulter, known for his impactful films Better Mus’ Come and Sprinter, is set to direct Inheritance, a five-part thriller series for Sky Television. This captivating series, written by Karla…
Jamaicans Honored: Ernie Smith, Rohan Marley, Etana, and More Recognized for Reggae Month in Florida
The City of Lauderhill proudly celebrated Black History Month and Reggae Month by honoring influential figures in reggae music and Black heritage. During a special City Commission Meeting at Lauderhill City Hall, Mayor…
Adekeye Adebajo | Trump unleashed: Madness of King Donald
Newly elected US president Donald Trump resembles Britain’s Mad King George (1760-1820) who, ironically, lost the American colonies. George went through bouts of violent insanity punctuated by periods of senile lucidity. He foamed…
Mark Wignall | Hurricane or elections?
The Atlantic hurricane season begins in June and goes until the end of November. Throughout those months trepidation and a host of anxieties tend to consume us. The year in which an election…
The Genius of Earl “Chinna” Smith : The Most Recorded Guitarist in Reggae History
Few musicians embody the essence of reggae quite like Earl “Chinna” Smith. A guitarist of rare talent and deep spiritual conviction, Smith has been at the heart of reggae music for over five…