The Amazing Story of How This Jamaican Lady Went From Homeless to Valedictorian at New York College
When Kereen Britton-Alexander boarded a plane from Jamaica to New York in her mid-20s, she carried big dreams but little certainty. Life in America was not going to be easy. Her first job was in a shoe store, working long hours while trying to figure out her next step. As an undocumented immigrant and mother, […]
Meet The Jamaican Whose Self-disinfecting Invention Could Revolutionize Hospital Disinfection
Jamaican innovator Rayvon Stewart has introduced a technology that could change the way hospitals and other public spaces handle hygiene. His creation, known as the XermoShield, is a smart door handle designed to disinfect itself after every touch. The device uses ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy harmful pathogens, including bacteria and viruses, helping reduce the […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Loving God in the Silence
There are seasons in our lives when God seems silent and distant. The psalmist cries out in Psalm 13:1, “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?” (ESV), expressing the anguish of a heart longing for God’s nearness. Such silence can test the soul deeply, tempting […]
This Jamaican Makes History As First Woman To Chair Saint Augustine’s University Board Of Trustees
Jamaican-born business leader Sophie L. Gibson has made history as the first woman to chair the Board of Trustees at Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), a historically Black university based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In its 158-year history, SAU has never had a woman at the helm of its Board until Gibson’s recent appointment. Her new […]
11 of the Most Beautiful, Historic and Charming School Campuses in Jamaica
In Jamaica school campuses are often more than classrooms and corridors – they are spaces where history, architecture, nature, and community spirit come together. Some institutions across the island stand out not only for academic or sporting success but also for the beauty and character of their surroundings. From misty mountain tops and sweeping sea […]
Irish Photo Album Project Invites Jamaicans with Irish Heritage to Participate in Exhibition
The Photo Museum Ireland is bringing its Photo Album of the Irish project to Jamaica this September. Launched in 2014, this initiative aims to record and celebrate the histories of people with Irish heritage around the world, through their family photograph albums, creating a unique digital archive. This landmark project, delivered in collaboration with the […]
Remembering Joel Augustus Rogers: Jamaica’s Gift to Black Historiography in America and Around the World
In the early to mid-20th century, when most history books erased or distorted the presence of people of African descent, a Jamaican-born journalist named Joel Augustus Rogers made it his life’s work to restore what had been stolen. Armed with little more than a sharp pen, endless curiosity, and an unshakable belief in equality, Rogers […]
Why Jamaica Froze Shipping to the U.S. (and What It Means for You)
Jamaica Post has announced a suspension of package and parcel shipments to the United States. This step follows recent changes in U.S. customs policy that ended the long-standing “de minimis” exemption, which previously allowed duty-free entry for packages under $800. The move is temporary, but it raises immediate questions for Jamaicans, U.S. residents, and businesses […]
10 Things to Know About From Yard, the Jamaican TV Series Pilot Now Streaming on Tubi
Jamaican stories are finding new audiences worldwide, and From Yard is one of the latest to make the leap from festival premieres to global streaming. The award-winning television pilot had its red-carpet premiere at Kingston’s Palace Cineplex in September 2023. After earning recognition on the international film festival circuit, it is now streaming for free […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Trust in the Trial of Temptation
Temptation is a universal reality for every believer. To be tempted is not itself sin, but how we respond determines whether faith stands firm or falters. In seasons of temptation, the call is not to rely on personal strength but to place unwavering trust in God’s faithfulness. The apostle Paul reminds us that temptation is […]