What Every Jamaican in the Diaspora Should Know About ‘Dead Lef’

For many Jamaicans living overseas, one of the most difficult calls they can receive is news that a parent, grandparent or other loved one has died back home. Along with the grief often comes another challenge: figuring out what happens to a loved one’s estate—known in Jamaica as “dead lef”—and how to begin what can […]

Jamaican Model Ackeem Lyn Eyes the Big Screen After Mister Universe Runner-Up Finish

At just 23, rising star Jamaican actor and model Ackeem Lyn is steadily putting his name and face in new spaces. Fresh off a first runner-up finish at the Mister and Mister Teen Universe International competition, Lyn could easily be enjoying his moment in the pageant spotlight. Instead, his attention is already shifting towards what […]