Canadian reggae ambassador and radio personality Robert “SPEXDABOSS” Lloyd is launching Reggae Month Canada, a new cultural initiative inspired by Jamaica’s Reggae Month celebrations. The initiative will officially debut on August 1st, during…
Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’
The US Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, although three officials dissented in favour of higher rates as the central bank wrestles with how to deal with persistently high inflation….
Autarchii’s OVERSTAND App Redefines Rastafari Learning Online
Autarchii’s OVERSTAND App Redefines Rastafari Learning Online The Jamaican roots reggae artist Autarchii launched the OVERSTAND web app in July 2026, selecting the symbolic date of July 23, the birthday of His Imperial…
Throwback 45s: Joy White – Dread Out Deh
Throwback 45s: Joy White – Dread Out Deh ARTIST: Joy White TITLE: Dread Out Deh LABEL: Eagle YEAR: 1974 Dread Out Deh Joy White’s voice has a softness to it that pulls you…
97-Year-Old Jamaican Viral Cooking Star Earns Guinness World Record
At an age when many people are enjoying a quiet retirement, 97-year-old Jamaican Aileen Chin has become the internet’s favourite adopted grandma, winning over millions around the world with her recipes, warmth and…
This Jamaican Artist Designed One of the Eastern Caribbean’s Largest Public Murals
When Anthony “Taoszen” Smith was invited to lead the design of a public mural in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, it marked another milestone for the Jamaican artist, whose growing portfolio of large-scale…
Derrimon to sell Drax Hall lands to REIT managed by Different Capital
Derrimon Trading plans to sell a 12.36-acre parcel of land in Drax Hall, St Ann, to an entity managed by Different Capital at roughly 40 per cent below its independently appraised market value…
China memory chipmaker CXMT’s shares soar in blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
Shares of CXMT, China’s largest memory chipmaker, shot skywards on Monday as they began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest initial public stock offering in recent years. CXMT’s shares surged 466 per…
Kaya tests market with protein-infused beverages through Israeli partnership
NUGL, Inc, the operator of Jamaica’s Kaya cannabis brand, said it is testing the market uptake of protein-infused beverages in partnership with Israeli food technology company Cannibble Food-Tech Ltd. The pilot programme will…