WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Power of Silence
In a world with so much noise and distractions, we often fail to appreciate the power of silence. According to the online Merriam-Webster Dictionary, silence is the “absence of sound or noise.” While it is imperative that we individually and collectively speak out against evil and injustice, it is just as important that we know when and […]
The Top 15 YouTube Videos You Were Watching in 2022 On Our Jamaica Channel
What were you watching on your YouTube channel in 202? Here are The Top 15 Youtube Videos You Were Watching in 2021 on Our Jamaica Channel. he No. 1 video was “What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in the Philippines? Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel today. 1. What’s It Like Being […]
The Top 10 Jamaican Diaspora News Stories of 2022
The major news for the Jamaican Diaspora in 2022 included the naming of a new Jamaican ambassador to Cuba, a symbolic removal of ties with Jamaica’s colonial history by Australia, the installation of a Jamaican doctor as head of the United States National Medical Association, and the celebration of Windrush Day in the United Kingdom. […]
Top 10 Jamaican Arts and Entertainment News Stories of 2022
The top entertainment news in Jamaica presented several notable happenings, including the adaptation of the classic reggae film, “The Harder They Come,” into a musical production for the stage. Other stories included the historic Grammy nomination of Blvk H3ro, a Google Doodle honoring folklorist “Miss Lou,” and a historic Emmy Award win for Jamaican actor […]
The Top 10 Caribbean News Stories of 2022
Significant news stories from around the Caribbean addressed the mid-term election victories in the United States of several candidates of Black Caribbean heritage, recognition of a project in St. Lucia that succeeded in restoring unique ecosystem, plans by Digicel to provide reparations to countries in the Caribbean, and the environmental disaster of seaweed smothering the […]
Top 10 Jamaican Business News Stories of 2022
Jamaica’s business news was dominated by the introduction of new airline services to the island, which is expected to prompt higher visitor numbers and tourist revenue. The other major story was the increase in psychedelic tourism with resorts opening to provide experiences with substances like “magic mushrooms. Jamaican also became the first country in the […]
The Top 11 Jamaican Sports News Stories of 2022
Jamaica’s athletes continued to astound the sports world with their achievements in 2022. A young teenager made history as the first Jamaican to win the FIA Karting European Championships, Tina Clayton was named International Junior Athlete of the Year, and Lamara Distin achieved a new national record in the high jump. The Reggae Girlz made […]
UK-Based Designer’s Debut Collection Inspired by His Jamaican Heritage
British Jamaican Stanley Raffington has made a strong impression on the fashion world by combining innovation with tradition inspired by his Jamaican roots and ‘s debut collection is breaking boundaries in the fashion world with a fusion of tradition and innovation, drawing deep inspiration from his Jamaican roots and Rastafarian concepts. Breaking fashion boundaries Raffington’s […]
The Top Jamaican News Stories of 2022
Looking back at 2022, which was another eventful year for Jamaica, the top stories announced new government policies, new bank notes, efforts to extract Jamaican students studying in Ukraine from the war zone. Jamaican authorities provided their condolences upon the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, the longest serving monarch in history, and lifted all […]
Record Producer and Community Advocate Andre Blackwood gives back to Fletcher’s Land for Holiday Season
Activism is a courageous yet inspiring feat from a young person, especially during these times but nevertheless, a young social impact advocate turned artiste manager and producer Andre Blackwood is doing his part for the community of Fletcher’s Land. The Wolmerian alumni in partnership with Voices for Jamaica Today Foundation executed a series of workshops […]