First Generation Jamaican-Canadian Chelsea Ziadie’s strong connection to Jamaica runs deep, shaped by her family’s legacy in football. Her mother, Debbie Doyle Ziadie, and father, the late Christopher Ziadie, both proudly represented Jamaica…
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How Ashley Moncrieffe’s Annual Jamaican Citizenship Grant Helps Diasporans Reclaim Their Roots
In 2021, Ashley Moncrieffe, a media and events specialist whose parents and sisters migrated from Stony Hill, St. Andrew, Jamaica, to the United States, identified a need among individuals wishing to reconnect with…
Sir Florizel Glasspole: Champion of Workers’ Rights and Education
The late most Honourable Sir Florizel Augustus Glasspole, O.N., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., C.D. was born on September 25, 1909, in Kingston, Jamaica, to Reverend Theophilus Glasspole, a Methodist minister, and his wife, Florence. His…
Wes Moore: Maryland’s First Black Governor Proud of Jamaican Heritage
If you were one of the over 20 million people who tuned in to watch Night 3 of the 4-day Democratic National Convention, you would have witnessed a powerful and patriotic speech by…
From “Toronto Gyal Dem” to Drake’s “Wah Gwaan Delilah” Jamaica’s Influence on Toronto Slang and Youth Culture
At a press conference in May, Teresa Resch, president of Toronto’s first Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) franchise outside the U.S., announced the team would seek the public’s help in choosing a name…
Top 10 US States with the Largest Population of Jamaican Americans
Ever wondered which US states are home to the largest Jamaican communities? Jamaican Americans have made a remarkable impact on the cultural landscape of the United States, particularly in the eastern states. According…
Richard Amenyah| Mpox and HIV: Should regional policymakers be concerned?
For the second time in two years, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a public-health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on August 14. This highlights the growing global concern over the resurgence…
Dennis Minott | Speech from conceit versus speech from evidence: Jamaica’s energy dilemma
There is a widening gap in Jamaica’s energy discourse, and it is not just about the growing disparity between renewable energy proponents and those clinging to the fossil-fuel-driven status quo. This gap, more…
Limners and Bards Make Big Bets On Management Of Talent And Content
Kimala Bennett Chief Executive Officer for Limners and Bards Limited (The LAB) has released the following report to Shareholders of its unaudited financial statements for the nine months ended July 31, 2024, which…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Reflections From a Steam Room
Coming out of the “heat room,” the next stop was at a sink with crushed ice. “Rub the ice all over your body from your head to the bottom of your feet” was…