WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Power of Yet
There are moments in life when God feels distant, when prayers seem to rise only to fall back down in silence. Most of us who have been walking with God for a while now know that only too well. David, the man after God’s heart (1 Sam. 13:14; Acts 13:22), also knew that feeling. In Psalm 22, […]
How Jamaican-American Erica Appleby Turned $100 Into a Thriving Fashion Brand
Starting a business often requires vision, determination, and resourcefulness. For Erica Appleby, a proud Jamaican-American entrepreneur based in Hollywood, Florida, it all began with just $100—a birthday gift from her mother. She used that small amount to buy fabric for her first collection and register her business. From that moment, she planted the seed of […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Praise as a Sacrifice
Praise offered in seasons of comfort comes naturally, but praise given in the midst of pain is described in Scripture as a sacrifice (Hebrews 13:15). The writer of Hebrews reminds believers that praise is an offering to God, a continual acknowledgment of His name. In painful seasons, praise costs something; it requires faith that God […]
Remembering Dr. Joseph Robert Love: Priest, Physician, Journalist and Jamaica’s First Pan-African Nationalist
In the long arc of Caribbean history, a few figures stand out as visionaries who anticipated the movements of a new century. Among them is Dr. Joseph Robert Love, a Bahamian-born intellectual, physician, priest, journalist, and politician who made Jamaica his adopted home. His name does not carry the global recognition of Marcus Garvey or […]
Married to a Jamaican – Dani & Reggie on Culture, Love and Second Chances
Some love stories take time to unfold — and Dani and Reggie Bourdeau’s is one of them. The Jamaican-Haitian couple spent nearly a decade orbiting each other, crossing paths by chance before fate brought them back together. In this heart-warming episode of Married to a Jamaican, hosted by Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy, they share how […]
Jamaican Designer Rachel Scott to Lead Elite New York Fashion House Proenza Schouler
Rachel Scott, the Jamaican designer behind the acclaimed label Diotima, has been appointed Creative Director of Proenza Schouler, marking a new chapter for one of New York’s most influential fashion houses. Her appointment brings fresh perspective, cultural depth, and an international story at a moment when leadership transitions are reshaping the landscape of American fashion. […]
The Life and Legacy of Actress Martine Beswick, Jamaica’s Two-Time Bond Girl
Martine Beswick, born Mary Rose Penso Beswick on 26 September 1941 to Ronald Stuart Davis Beswick, a British father, and Myrtle May, of Portuguese-Jamaican heritage, is an actress and former model from Jamaica’s northeast coast. She went on to secure a unique place in film history as the first actress to portray a Bond Girl […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Praise that Confounds the Enemy
Pain has the power to either silence or amplify praise. Paul and Silas, beaten and imprisoned, chose the latter. Their midnight worship (Acts 16:25) was not born out of comfort but of conviction. They praised not because they were free but because God was worthy, regardless of their chains. This kind of praise confounds the […]
The Jamaican Trailblazer that Championed Caribbean American Heritage Month, Dr. Claire Nelson
Dr. Claire Nelson has long been recognized as a pioneering figure in the Caribbean diaspora. Born in Jamaica, she went on to become the architect behind National Caribbean American Heritage Month in the United States — a milestone that gives recognition to millions of Caribbean Americans each June. Her journey reflects not only personal achievement […]
Young Jamaican Filmmaker Honored at Zanzibar International Film Festival in Tanzania
Jamaican filmmaker JP Williams was recognized at the 28th Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), held from June 25–29, 2025, in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Williams’ short film BLV had its African premiere at the festival, where he was also honored with the Chairman’s Award for ZIFF 2025 and a special jury award for outstanding short film. In addition to […]