Celebrity photographer, Michael Rowe has immortalised the likenesses of numerous high-profile figures—from stars of the Hollywood Blockbuster movie Black Panther to actors from The Color Purple. His keen eye for detail and unique…
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Rescuing Jamaica’s Athletic Program; Lessons from the Demise of West Indies Cricket
To suggest that Jamaica hasn’t faced challenges at the Paris 33rd Olympiad would be an understatement. Don’t get me wrong—every athlete, coach, administrator, and support staff member deserves commendation. Securing six Olympic medals,…
Dennis Minott | ‘Pools’ timetabling: Unyielding barrier to student success
Nearly a year ago, I penned a column on the pervasive ‘pools’ timetabling practice in Jamaican schools, a method I firmly believe is detrimental to student motivation and academic achievement. Today, in the…
Maziki Thame | The costs of Dr Clarke’s ‘success’
It is hoped that Jamaicans can separate their desire to celebrate an individual’s personal success as a Jamaican from what is good for Jamaica. We would, for instance, want to celebrate that a…
A Teenage Dream: My Encounter with the Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 in Kingston
It was 1975; I was 13 years old and in third form at St. Andrew High School for Girls when I heard the news that Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 were coming…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Reflections from 35,000 Feet
The plane, filled with passengers, rumbled along the runway as the pilot got it in position for takeoff. After a brief stop, the engines roared, and soon we were headed down the runway,…
Ones to Watch : Introducing Rising Star Designer Davin Blake, Brother & Stylist to Reggae Singer Sevana
In the quiet corners of Jamaica, where small communities thrive on tradition and simplicity, Davin Blake found his passion in the unlikeliest of places—altering his school trousers. What began as a simple task…
On This Day: Hugh Beresford Hammond “King of Lovers Rock” is Born in Annotto Bay, St. Mary
On August 28, 1955, reggae singer and songwriter Hugh Beresford Hammond, OJ, a.k.a. Beres Hammond, was born in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, the ninth of ten children. Beres grew up listening to American…
On this day in Jamaican history: Air Jamaica A.K.A “The Love Bird” is Born
On August 27, 1963, the Jamaica Air Service was founded, formed by an agreement between Jamaica’s government and the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), which has since become British Airways. The Jamaica Air…
A Night to Remember: Reggae and Dancehall Legend, Buju Banton, Ignites the Masses in South Florida with Launch of ‘The Overcomer’ U.S. Tour
Legendary reggae and dancehall icon, Buju Banton, has been making waves since his sold-out shows at New York’s UBS Arena on July 13th and 14th. These performances were especially significant as they marked…