WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: A Divided Heart
At first glance, Jesus’ command in Matthew 6:25, “Take no thought for your life” (KJV), can seem unrealistic. How can anyone simply stop worrying? Yet the key to understanding His words lies in the word He chose. The Greek verb translated “take no thought” or “do not worry” is merimnaō (mer im nah’ o). It literally means to […]
On This Day in 1962: Jamaicans Remember the Birth of an Independent Nation
On August 6, 1962, Jamaica took its place among the world’s independent nations. As the Union Jack was lowered and the Black, Green and Gold was raised for the very first time, thousands of Jamaicans witnessed a moment that would shape the country’s future. Sixty-four years later, those who witnessed that historic day still remember […]
A Jamaican’s Guide To The Best Things To Do In New York in August 2026
August is always a vibrant time in New York City, but this year the energy is even more special as Jamaicans around the world celebrate 64 years of Independence. The Big Apple is once again alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Jamaica, offering countless opportunities to embrace our rich culture, connect with the […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Mommy, Have You Decided?”
One of my favorite memories of my granddaughter comes from a season when she was learning Christian songs. She would sing them with the kind of enthusiasm that only a three-year-old can muster, filling the room with joyful confidence. One day, after passionately singing “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” she stopped, looked at her […]
Heartfelt Tributes Pour in for Consul General Oliver Mair Following New York Appointment
The announcement that Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami, Roderick Oliver Mair, has been appointed as the country’s next Consul General in New York has prompted an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from members of the Jamaican diaspora, community leaders and colleagues across South Florida. While many congratulated Mair on his new appointment, the overwhelming sentiment was […]
Jamaica 64: Independence and Emancipation Celebrations Across the Global Diaspora
As Jamaica celebrates 64 years of Independence, Jamaicans across the globe will once again do what we know best: come together in fellowship to celebrate our heritage, culture and shared identity. From church services and flag-raising ceremonies to cookouts, concerts, galas, parades and community festivals, the black, green and gold will be proudly displayed in […]
A Life of Service Across Two Jamaicas: Remembering Oliver Nathaniel Williams
On what would have been his 90th birthday, we honour the life of Oliver Nathaniel Williams—a man whose journey from a teenage recruit in colonial Jamaica to respected veteran and public servant reflected the story of a nation finding its own path. From his enlistment in the British Armed Forces at just 17 years old […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “I Can Do It by Myself”
My granddaughter is three years old, almost four, and she has reached that delightful stage where independence has become her favourite achievement. Whether it is putting on her shoes, buckling a seatbelt, or opening a snack, the response is almost always the same: “I can do it by myself!” or “I want to do it […]
Jamaica Cancer Society Appeal to Diaspora to Help Fund Life-Saving Mammography Machine
The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) is calling on Jamaicans around the world to help save lives by supporting its campaign to raise J$50 million for a new state-of-the-art digital mammography machine. The appeal comes as the Society works to replace its aging mammography unit, which has served thousands of women but is nearing the end […]
Jamaican Corporal Named Caribbean Regional Winner at the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards
Police officer and youth advocate Corporal Moesha Allen has been named the Caribbean Regional Winner at the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. Allen received the award at Marlborough House in London in June. The competition attracted 977 entries from across the Commonwealth’s 56 member states, which were narrowed to 20 finalists […]