The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) announced that Jamaicans Michael Blake, Stephen “Cat” Coore, and Jacky Wright will be honored at the 30th Annual Caribbean American Heritage (CARAH) Awards Gala on November 17,…
Will Jamaican Remone Watson Follow in Tessanne Chin’s Footsteps?
Now that Jamaican Remone Watson has won the Digicel Rising Stars 19, he wants to recreate the success enjoyed by fellow Jamaican, Tessanne Chin, when she was named the winner of “The Voice,”…
Untrue and unfortunate
LERONE Laing assumed the role as Toll Authority of Jamaica CEO in October 2009 amidst controversy, with allegations that he did not meet the minimum requirement for the post and was only appointed…
Rae Town residents protest fatal shooting of three 19-year-olds by police
SEVERAL residents of Rae Town in east Kingston took to the streets Sunday morning in a fiery protest over the fatal shooting by the police of three teenagers from the community, in an…
New York Times Writer Calls Out Jamaica’s Hesitance to Make Patois An Official Language
In a recent New York Times article, correspondent Simon Romero examines the history and modern context fueling a movement in Jamaica to make Patois the nation’s official language. Prompted by Jamaica’s stated intention…
This Verse Reveals 3 Secrets to Good Communication In Marriage
Marriages are never exempt from conflict or heated arguments. Differences in personality, style of speaking and way of thinking play a part in conflict. I am an extreme introvert while Michelle is an…
Airport joy
AMERICAN Airlines’ announcement that it is now ready to operate a scheduled service from Miami to Ian Fleming International Airport just outside Ocho Rios, starting next February, is being welcomed by Jamaicans who…
MoBay fire a body blow for ex-cricketer Sterling
MONTEGO BAY, St James — After losing his 34-year-old business in last Sunday’s fire at the Montego Bay Shoe Market, former outstanding St James cricketer Chester Sterling is vowing to rise like a…
Gordon Robinson | UK visa conundrum
And then there were three. On Tuesday UK announced it was lifting visa requirements for Guyana, Peru and Colombia. Those nations’ citizens may visit UK for up to six months without a visa….
Dennis Minott | This is a strange thing …
In the heart of this perplexing Haitian refugees in Jamaica scenario lies a disconcerting set of issues. It’s impossible to overlook the disorienting, putrid, fishy, “dark” and deeply concerning manner in which the…