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 […]
Xavier Murphy Honoured for Championing Jamaican Culture and Entrepreneurship in the Diaspora
Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy has been recognised with the Jamaican Milestone Award for Media by the Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce (JAUSACC). The award was presented at the organisation’s 22nd Anniversary Soirée and Business Networking event, held on Saturday, 30th August 2025, at The Venue in Fort Lauderdale. This honour celebrates Murphy’s extraordinary commitment to […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Gratitude in the Trial
Gratitude is not natural in seasons of trial, yet Scripture commands believers to give thanks in all circumstances. Notice the text does not say for all circumstances, but in them. There is a difference: God does not expect us to call evil “good” or to rejoice in suffering itself, but to recognize His hand, His […]
Adam Stewart, Rita Marley, Miss Pat among 8 honored at Jamaica Independence Gala in New York
The Jamaica Independence Gala in New York has established itself as one of the most prestigious events celebrating Jamaican heritage. Hosted at the New York Marriott Marquis, the black-tie affair blends elegance, culture, and philanthropy while honoring the achievements of Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica who have made an impact across the globe. Each year, […]