How Seymour Newman Quietly Became One of Jamaica’s Greatest Middle-Distance Runners

For 45 years, Jamaica’s national 800 metres record stood unchallenged. Many had forgotten the man who set it—until Navasky Anderson broke the mark in 2023. That man was Seymour Newman: reclusive, fiercely private, and one of Jamaica’s most talented and underrated middle-distance athletes. In a time when the country is contemplating a new National Honour, […]

Jamaican Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw Honoured at 2025 Football Black List Awards

Jamaican football star Khadija “Bunny” Shaw has been honoured with the prestigious Cyrille Regis Award at the 2025 Football Black List Awards, held at the Emirates Stadium in London. This special award is named after the late Cyrille Regis, a pioneering Black footballer in England, and is presented to individuals who have made a significant […]

Ken Boothe Returns to Stage After 5-Year Hiatus, Honored with Lifetime Award in Florida

After five years away from live performance, Jamaican reggae legend Ken Boothe returned to the spotlight in April 2025 with an emotional and inspiring appearance at the 12th annual Rhythms of Africa: Music to My Ears concert in Miramar, Florida. The event, held at the Miramar Cultural Center, celebrated cultural unity through music and was […]