WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Grace for the Road Ahead
Grace did not merely cancel Paul’s past; it empowered his future. Few lives demonstrate this truth more dramatically than his. Before encountering Christ, Paul, then Saul, was “breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord” (Acts 9:1). He carried the weight of a past that could easily have disqualified him in his […]
Jamaican Insurance Executive Dwight Geddes Named 2026 Alonzo Herndon Award Winner
Jamaican-born insurance executive Dwight Geddes has been named the 2026 recipient of the Alonzo Herndon Award by Business Insurance, recognising his contributions to the insurance industry and his work to expand opportunities for Black professionals and the next generation entering the field. Geddes, founder of Metro Claims & Risk Management and The Geddes Management Group, […]
Jamaican-Born Keisha Blair Named Among Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women
Economist, author and entrepreneur Keisha Blair has been named one of WXN’s Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 for 2026, adding another milestone to a career that has taken her from St Andrew and the University of the West Indies to the highest levels of Canadian economic policymaking. Blair was recognised in WXN’s Professionals category, […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Amazing Grace
We sing about amazing grace, but sometimes familiarity with the words can cause us to lose our wonder at what grace actually means. The Greek word commonly translated grace, charis, carries the idea of favor, kindness, or a gift freely bestowed. Biblically, grace is God’s unmerited favor toward those who could never earn it. Paul makes […]
Meet Dr. Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey, Jamaica’s New Honorary Consul Designate in Australia
In July 2026, Dr Stephanie Fletcher-Lartey was appointed Honorary Consul Designate for Jamaica in Australia, taking on a new role after more than a decade of building and supporting the Jamaican community in the country. The appointment was announced at the Jamaican Association of Australia’s Annual General Meeting by former Honorary Consul Emeritus Professor Diane […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Follow Me”
Two words changed the direction of Peter and Andrew’s lives: “Follow me” (Matthew 4:19, KJV). In the first-century Jewish world, discipleship involved far more than attending a teacher’s lectures. A disciple attached himself to a rabbi, learning not only what the teacher knew but also how he lived. When Jesus called Peter and Andrew beside […]
A Jamaican’s Guide To The Best Things To Do In New York in September 2026
September is already here, and just like that, summer is winding down while the calendar is filling up fast! For some, Labor Day was the big finale to summer. For others, the excitement continues with New York Fashion Week and a packed month of events, celebrations, culture, food, fashion and entertainment across the city. From runway […]
What’s It Really Like Being a Jamaican Student in Finland? Daniel Kelly Shares His Story
For generations, Jamaicans looking to pursue higher education overseas have naturally looked towards North America. The United States and Canada are relatively close to home, English-speaking and home to large Jamaican and Caribbean communities that can make the transition to another country a little easier. But studying in North America can also be expensive, leaving […]
Jamaican Psychologist Dr. Joan Muir Featured on Times Square Billboard for Marquis Who’s Who Recognition
Dr. Joan Muir, a Jamaican born licensed psychologist, was featured on a Times Square billboard in New York City, following her recognition by Marquis Who’s Who. The feature appeared on a 22-story screen at 43rd Street and 7th Avenue on Friday, August 28, 2026. According to information provided by Marquis Who’s Who, the screen is […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Walking With Jesus
To walk with Jesus is more than believing that He exists, attending church, or identifying as a Christian. Throughout Scripture, “walking” describes the direction and pattern of a person’s life. Enoch “walked with God” (Genesis 5:24), and Noah “walked with God” (Genesis 6:9). When Jesus came, His invitation was wonderfully simple but profoundly demanding: “Follow […]