What Is It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Zanzibar? Simone Christie’s Epic African Adventures
For Jamaican civil engineer Simone Christie, living in Zanzibar is the result of a professional and personal journey that spans Jamaica, the United States, Southern Africa, and East Africa. Her path reflects a steady progression shaped by education, engineering work, and years of lived experience across the African continent, culminating in her current life as […]
Did You Know? Pioneering Victorian Writer Mary Anne Barker Was Born in Jamaica
On January 29, 1831, in Spanish Town, Jamaica, a future globetrotter, storyteller, and literary trailblazer was born. Her name was Mary Anne Barker, and although her fame would be forged far from the Caribbean, her story begins on Jamaican soil. Born Mary Anne Stewart into a British colonial family where her father Walter George Stewart […]
Leroy Sibbles: Vocalist, Arranger and King of Reggae Basslines
Leroy Sibbles stands as one of reggae music’s most revered figures, celebrated for his pivotal role as a vocalist, bassist, arranger, and producer. His remarkable journey from Trench Town to the global stage epitomises the vibrant evolution of Jamaican music, with a legacy spanning six decades. Early Life: A Foundation in Music Born on January […]