• Sun, 2 August 2026

Statue of, Jack Leslie, First-Ever Black British-Jamaican Football Player Unveiled

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A statue of Jack Leslie, a pioneering football athlete who would have been the first Black individual to play football for England if he had been allowed to take the field in 1925, was unveiled outside of the stadium of Leslie’s former club, the Plymouth Argyles. Hundreds of fans, family members, and former Argyle players […]

Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending January 13th, 2023

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THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES PRECIOUS METALS ARE PROPERTY OF THE STATE Many Jamaicans, who thought they would become rich, were disappointed when the mineral discovered in Hanover was not gold, but pyrite, a mineral of little economic value. In response, Jamaica’s Mines and Geology Division decided to use the situation to remind Jamaicans that […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “All things are possible”

At one point or another, we have all done it. Struggling under the weight of a situation and facing a crisis of faith, we have prayed words to the effect, “Lord, increase my faith.” I am reminded of the narrative in Mark 9 in which Jesus met a man whose son had a “dumb spirit” […]

History Made as Jamaican-Born Woman Becomes First Black Female Two-Star General

Did you Know the First Black Woman Nominated in the US as a Brigadier General is Jamaican-Born - Brigadier General Lorna Mahlock

Major General Lorna Mahlock, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica, made her mark on history when she became the first Black female two-star general in the United States Marine Corps. Mahlock was nominated by US President Joe Biden at the beginning of December 2022 and received approval from the US Senate for her promotion on […]

Did You Know The First Black Secretary of The U.S. Army Was of Jamaica Decent?

Did You Know The First Black Secretary of The US Army Was of Jamaica Decent Clifford Alexander-jr-2

Clifford Alexander, Jr., the son of a Jamaican immigrant, made history when United States President Jimmy Carter named him Secretary of the US Army in 1977, and he became the first African-American to serve in that role. Prior to his appointment by President Carter, Alexander had held various jobs, including time as a Private in […]

Jamaican-Born Michael H. Tulloch Named New Chief Justice of Ontario

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Michael H. Tulloch, who has been serving as a judge on the Ontario, Canada, Court of Appeal, has received an appointment to become the new chief justice of Ontario and the president of the Court of Appeal. Tulloch’s appointment was announced by Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on December 19, 2022. The Prime Minister said […]

Chef Rameish Desouza – 10 Truths You Should Know About Him

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In the internet streets, there’s one language Chef Rameish Desouza speaks fluently – food. We recently chatted with the young chef who publishes mesmerizing food vlogs on his social media pages. His cooking videos will certainly reintroduce you to the unique flavours and beauty of authentic Jamaican ingredients. Chef Rameish, raised in the parish of […]