Usain St. Leo Bolt was born on August 26th, 1986, in Sherwood Content in the parish of Trelawny, Jamaica, to parents Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt, who operated a grocery store in the rural…
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Celebrating Four Decades of Love: Marcia Barrett and Marcus James’ Inspiring Journey
In the world of music, where fame often overshadows personal lives, Marcia Barrett and Marcus James stand out not just for their contributions to the industry but for their remarkable journey together. The…
Jamaican American Lawyer Wins Big in Race for Municipal Judge Seat in Brooklyn
Jamaican American attorney Janice Robinson won a seat on the municipal court in Brooklyn’s 6th District in a landslide on June 25, 2024. She defeated Kenneth Gayle, also a Jamaican American lawyer, in…
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC)
The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean recently awarded the Honourable Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, an honorary doctorate in Tourism and Hospitality Management at their annual commencement ceremony, which took place at…
From Top American PR Agency to Own PR Consultancy: Jamaican Lyndon Taylor
Lyndon Taylor’s journey in public relations has taken him from working at a top agency to starting his own consultancy. His story shows the ups and downs of the industry and how he…
Jamaica’s Indomitable Spirit in the Face of Crisis
In the face of crises, Jamaicans showcase a level of resilience so profound that it has come to be known as their quintessential “Jamaicanness.” This was evident during Hurricane Beryl, when the island’s…
On This Day : Jamaican NFL Player Patrick Chung was Born in Kingston Jamaica
On August 19, 1987, Patrick Chung, the Jamaican-born American National Football League (NFL) football player, was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Chung, who has four brothers and three sisters, lived with his family in…
Dennis Minott | Cellphones and scattered uncritical thinking among brainy leaders
Evidence from a variety of cross-sectional, longitudinal, and empirical studies implicate smartphone and social media use in the increase in mental distress, self-injurious behaviour and suicides among youth.There is a dose–response relationship,…
Imani Tafari-Ama | Of martyrs and gangs: What is a life worth?
The Israeli army bombed the al-Tabin School in Gaza on Saturday, August 10, killing about a hundred Palestinians and injuring many more. The world is now numb to the ongoing genocide. In the…
Trip Advisor Ranks Zimbali Culinary Retreat in Negril Jamaica 3rd Best Food Destination in the World
Trip Advisor, one of the most trusted sources for travel and experiences on the internet, recently ranked Negril Jamaica the 3rd best food destination in the world on their top 15 list of…