Jamaican Couple Brings Tallawah Spirit to Canada’s Dragons’ Den

When Jamaican-born entrepreneurs Faith and Hercules Grant stepped into the spotlight on Canada’s Dragons’ Den, they brought with them more than a line of topical pain relief products. Behind their pitch was a story that began over four decades ago in Jamaica, where a chance encounter between two physiotherapists blossomed into a marriage and business […]

Too Short to Fly? The Inspiring Journey of Air Jamaica Captain Marlene Smith

At four years old, Marlene Smith had her sights set on the moon. Growing up in Westmoreland, Jamaica, she was fascinated by a little red rocket at Frome Preparatory School. She climbed into it every chance she got, imagining herself travelling into space. “I wanted to be an astronaut,” she recalled. She could barely pronounce […]