Four Reasons Jamaican Canadian Billionaire Michael Lee-Chin Is Taking Three-Month Leave

On May 24, 2023, it was reported in The Gleaner newspaper that Jamaican Canadian billionaire and executive chair of the National Commercial Bank (NCB,) Michael Lee-Chin, will take a three-month leave of absence to “focus on pressing business and personal matters.” A notice to that effect was also posted on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock […]

Jamaica Reggae Girls Face Delay at 2023 Concacaf Women’s U20 Championships

Jamaica sent a 20-member squad to represent the island at the 2023 CONCACAF Women’s U20 Championship in the Dominican Republic as one of the eight teams seeking the championship title in the tournament’s 12th edition, which runs from May 22 through June 3, 2023. Play was delayed due to inclement weather, however, and the dates for the […]

American Singer Janelle Monae Digs Deep Into Reggae With Upcoming Album

Jamaican music icons Sister Nancy and Grace Jones will feature on the new reggae-inspired album, “The Age of Pleasure,” by Janelle Monáe. The album is scheduled for release on June 9, 2023, and will also include the Nigerian singers Seun Kuti and Clay, the singer Amaarae of Ghana, American actress Nia Long, and rapper Doechii. […]