Jamaica once again proves its status as a world-leading tourism destination, taking home a whopping eight total awards in the prestigious gold and silver categories at the 2023 Travvy Awards held on November 2 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The destination…
‘AL-LELUJAH!’
HEAD of Fellowship Tabernacle Bishop Dr Merrick “Al” Miller has welcomed the public apology from the leader of a local church group whose members had shunned him after he was charged and convicted…
Foreign affairs clash
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator tor Kamina Johnson Smith has scoffed at calls for her resignation by the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP). The PNP has charged that Johnson Smith…
The Seal of General Smiley’s Soul
The Seal of General Smiley’s Soul The Kingston 13 zip code in Jamaica is arguably the most productive music region in Jamaica. That’s where you find Maxfield Avenue, home to Channel One; and…
Navino flies the gates for A’Legends EP
Navino flies the gates for A’Legends EP Seven artistes are in the line-up for the A’Legends EP race. However, only one of these artistes will pass the gate first. “On Your Marks,” echoes…
ChatGPT maker hosts first big tech showcase amid growing competition
More than 900 software developers and other attendees showed up on Monday to the inaugural developer conference for the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, embracing a Silicon Valley tradition for technology showcases that…
No immediate plans for by-election in Trelawny Southern
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — General secretary of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Dr Horace Chang said there is no immediate plan for a by-election in Trelawny Southern to elect a replacement for Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert…
Legal Squabble over the Meaning of “Patty” Inspires Canadian Jamaican Filmmaker
When Canadian Jamaican filmmaker Chris Strikes learned about a 1985 dispute in Toronto that called into question whether an iconic Jamaican food favorite could be called a patty or not, he was shocked. His disbelief led him to document the debate…
Eight Jamaican-Born Mavericks Recognized by UK-Based Media Company Pitch Fanzine
Pitch Mavericks of Jamaica are being honored and celebrated by The Pitch Fanzine, a powerful and influential platform and movement within the U.K. creative industries, founded by Jamaican industry leader Sherry Collins. From…
Taino Jitters
Local Taíno peoples are holding close to their chests the whereabouts of their valuable indigenous ancestral relics and possessions out of fear that the Government and other groups might seek to claim them….