Did you know Jamaica has castles? Though in most instances Jamaica’s historic castles are actually former great houses constructed by plantation owners during the colonial era, serving as symbols of wealth and power….
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The Life and Legacy of John Brown Russwurm, Jamaican Abolitionist & Pioneering Pan Africanist
John Brown Russwurm (October 1, 1799 – June 9, 1851) was a Jamaican-born abolitionist and pioneer in the fields of journalism, education, and governance, who dedicated his life to improving the lives of…
10 Interesting Facts About the Jamaican Language, Most Jamaicans Don’t Know
Jamaican, or Jamaican Creole, is spoken by the majority of Jamaica’s 2.7 million inhabitants. It is also widely used in Jamaican diaspora communities, particularly in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States….
Dennis Minott | Thoughts on trust and prime minister’s prosperity
Ronnie Thwaites’ article on Monday, September 23 raised a painfully critical issue: the erosion of trust in Jamaica’s public institutions and its most prominent leaders. The unsettling revelations surrounding the prime minister’s financial…
Keith Duncan | Addressing challenges of Jamaican economy
Jamaica’s growth projections have been reduced from 1.8 per cent to a range of -1.0 per cent to 0.5 per cent for FY2024/25 The global economy, despite relatively high interest rates, remains resilient…
Shelly-Ann’s Last Dance : A Farewell Celebration Befitting of a Sprint Queen
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, often hailed as the greatest female sprinter in history, began her 2024 season cautiously. At 37, the risk of overworking is high, so her late start wasn’t initially a concern. However,…
Celebrating Brigadier Jerry, one of Jamaica’s Most Iconic and Pioneering Sound System DJs
On 28th September 1957, the renowned dancehall and reggae deejay Robert Russell, better known by his stage name Brigadier Jerry, was born in Hope Tavern, Papine, Kingston. Often referred to as The General,…
Did Jamaicans Invent Chocolate Milk? Settling the Debate Plus Tasty Mona Made It Recipe
Chocolate milk is one of the best-loved beverages in the United States, but where did it come from? Who are the brilliant folks who first thought to combine milk and chocolate? The origin…
The Trailblazing Legacy of Diane Abbott, Britain’s First Black Female Member of Parliament
On 27 September 1953, Diane Julie Abbott, Britain’s first black female Member of Parliament, was born to Jamaican parents in Paddington, London. Abbott’s father was a welder, and her mother was a nurse….
Jamaican High Schoolers Compete in Athens at the 2024 Robotics Olympics
The FIRST Global Challenge is an international, Olympics-style robotics competition held in a different country each year. This year, the event will take place in the historic city of Athens, Greece, from September…