Why Jamaicans Call This Bird, John Crow: The Story Behind the Name

In Jamaica, almost everyone knows the John Crow — that big, black bird often seen circling in the sky or perched on rooftops. But have you ever wondered how it got its name? The story of the John Crow is deeply tied to Jamaica’s history, language, and even its mountains. What Is a John Crow? […]

Remembering Dr. Cynthia Thompson, Jamaica’s First Olympic 100M Finalist

Today, on what would have been her 103rd birthday, we pause to remember and celebrate trailblazing athlete and physician Dr. Cynthia Annabelle Thompson. Her journey, which began on the cinder tracks of Kingston in the 1940s, culminated in yet another Jamaican sporting first at a time when the now sprint capital had not yet made […]