The Grand Slam Kingston is set to take place on April 4–6, at National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, bringing track and field fans from all over the world to Jamaica’s capital city. If…
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The Night George Foreman Became Champion in Kingston, Jamaica
On January 22, 1973, Kingston, Jamaica, witnessed one of boxing’s most unforgettable nights. George Foreman, a young and powerful challenger, took on the undefeated heavyweight champion, Joe Frazier, in a bout known as…
‘Come Home’: Caribbean Airlines Reconnects Diaspora with Daily Fort Lauderdale–Montego Bay Flights
Caribbean Airlines has reinstated its daily nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, offering both visitors and members of the Jamaican diaspora a convenient,…
Reggae Singer McKada Shines Spotlight on Catcalling in New Single “Psst”
Most women have experienced catcalling at least once in their lives. Sometimes it comes in the form of awkward pickup lines, other times through unwelcome public interactions — but rarely are these moments…
Dr. Lucille Mathurin Mair – Trailblazing Jamaican Feminist, Historian and Diplomat
Dr. Lucille Mathurin Mair (née Walrond), born in Jamaica in 1924, is remembered as one of the Caribbean’s most outstanding daughters. A pioneering feminist historian, tireless women’s rights advocate, and groundbreaking diplomat, she…
Jamaican Olympian Inez Turner Inducted into CIAA Hall of Fame
Jamaican Olympian and respected track and field coach Inez Turner has been inducted into the 2025 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Hall of Fame. The recognition highlights her outstanding career as both an…
Dennis Zulu | Accelerating rights, equality, and empowerment for all women and girls
This month, we again celebrated the resilience, achievements, and contributions of women and girls in Jamaica and the world at large. Yet, even as we mark significant milestones toward addressing the many challenges…
Gordon Robinson | We are not ready for transformational change
The annual visit to Gordon House by Jamaica’s National Three-Ring Circus (a.k.a. “Budget Debate”) was particularly entertaining and equally revealing. We all know that economic growth is a result of increased production. The…
From Failures to Forbes: Jamaican-Born Lawyer Sekou Clarke Named Entrepreneur to Watch
Jamaican-born attorney Sekou Clarke, founder of the Sekou Clarke Law Group, has been named one of Forbes’ top entrepreneurs to watch in 2025. Clarke’s journey from a student-athlete to a successful lawyer and…
Nick Minaj Jerk Chicken Orders Cause Staff “Buzzing” at This UK Dining Establishment
The staff at the Jerk Junction restaurant at Kargo MKT, Quayside Media City, in Manchester, began “buzzing” when they received an order from American rap star Nicki Minaj. Minaj who was in town…