On This Day in 1946: Jamaican-American Author Michelle Cliff Was Born in Kingston
On November 2nd, 1946, Jamaican-American novelist, poet and essayist Michelle Cliff was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Best known for her acclaimed novels Abeng and No Telephone to Heaven, Cliff built a literary career exploring complex and often controversial subjects, including colonialism, slavery, race, gender and cultural identity. Drawing on Jamaica’s history and her own experiences […]
A Jamaican’s Guide To The Best Things To Do In New York in November 2026
November is shaping up to be an exciting month in New York City, as the Big Apple transitions into the beauty of late autumn and begins embracing the magic of the holiday season. From the buzz surrounding the US Midterm Elections at the start of the month to the family gatherings and festive traditions of […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: God Has Not Forgotten You
Have you ever felt forgotten? Perhaps someone promised to call but never did. Maybe you were going through a difficult season, hoping someone would notice your struggle, but no one seemed to care. Or perhaps you have been praying about something for months, even years, and nothing has changed. You know God loves you, yet […]
On This Day: Sir Donald Sangster, Jamaica’s Shortest-Serving Prime Minister, Was Born
On October 26th, 1911, Sir Donald Burns Sangster, Jamaica’s second Prime Minister, was born in St. Elizabeth. A lawyer, sportsman, and distinguished public servant, Sangster played an important role in Jamaica’s political development during the years leading up to and following independence. Although his tenure as Prime Minister lasted less than two months, his contributions […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: When Giants Fall
Imagine standing before an enemy so intimidating that even experienced soldiers are afraid to confront him. For forty days, Goliath, the Philistine champion, challenged the armies of Israel, mocking their courage and defying their God (1 Samuel 17:16). King Saul and his soldiers were terrified. Then David arrived, a young shepherd who had come to […]
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon Outlines Flood Resilience Plans Following US$350K Grant
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon has outlined plans for a new flood early-warning system funded by a US$350,000 international grant, while highlighting the need to strengthen the city’s economy and improve disaster preparedness. Montego Bay was the only Caribbean city selected in the Mayors Migration Council’s (MMC) 2026 Global Cities Fund funding round and the […]
She Grew Up Watching Planes in Montego Bay. Now Tasha Richardson Is Flying Them
Growing up near the airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Tasha Richardson was accustomed to seeing planes take off and land. Yet, despite having a front-row seat to the world of aviation, she never imagined that one day she would be the person flying them. “I grew up close to the airport and saw planes take […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: When Trust Requires Surrender
Trusting God sounds simple until life takes a direction we neither expected nor wanted. It is easy to declare our confidence in Him when circumstances unfold according to our plans. But what happens when prayers seem unanswered, doors unexpectedly close, or the future becomes uncertain? Proverbs 3:5–6 challenges us to trust God not merely when […]
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 […]
The Story of Canute Sadler: From Selling Escallion to Building a Manufacturing Legacy
At eight years old, Canute Harold Sadler planted escallion at his home in Hanover, harvested it and sold everything he had grown. It was his first taste of entrepreneurship and the beginning of a lifelong passion for business. More than seven decades later, that little boy from a farming family has built a career spanning […]