WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Transformed to Serve
God never transforms us just for our own benefit. He changes us so we can be a blessing to others. We are transformed to serve. In 1 Peter 4:10, we read, “As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” […]
Jamaican Born Sculptor to Create a Historic Statue at the South Carolina State House
Jamaican sculptor Basil Watson has been commissioned to create a statue of Robert Smalls, a man who escaped slavery and went on to become a Civil War hero, state legislator, and five-term U.S. congressman. The sculpture will be the first monument at the South Carolina State House honoring an individual African American. This statue not […]
Broward County Students Shine at Lauderhill’s Inaugural Rising Stars Youth Talent Show
On Saturday, 12th July at 6:00 pm, the city of Lauderhill came alive with talent, energy, and community spirit as City Commissioner John T. Hodgson hosted the first-ever Lauderhill Rising Stars Talent Show. The event, held at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Centre, attracted a lively audience eager to witness Broward County’s next generation of young […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: From Shame to Freedom
Shame is a heavy chain the enemy loves to use to keep believers stuck in the past. It has been described as “a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt.” But in Christ, that chain is broken. Romans 8:1 proclaims one of the most freeing truths in the entire Bible: “There is therefore now […]
This Jamaican-born Artist Makes History Becoming the First Black Person to Create Official U.S. Open Artwork
The 2025 US Open has introduced a powerful new theme in honor of the 75th anniversary of Althea Gibson breaking tennis’s color barrier. For the first time in the tournament’s history, a Black artist has created the official theme artwork. Melissa Koby, a Jamaican-born artist now based in Tampa, Florida, was selected for this groundbreaking […]
Jamaican Actor, Ulato Sam, Shining Bright in Bob Marley’s Hope Road in Las Vegas
When Bob Marley Hope Road premiered on the Las Vegas Strip, it brought more than music and spectacle—it introduced audiences to a rising Jamaican star. Ulato Sam, an Ardenne High School alumnus, is one of the standout performers in this bold new production, representing both his heritage and the next wave of Jamaican talent making […]
Jamaica’s Pioneering Woman-Led Waste Management Company Turns 50
In a nation where women still account for less than 30 percent of senior leadership roles in traditionally male-dominated sectors, the 50-year legacy of Garbage Disposal & Sanitation Systems Ltd. (GDSS) stands as a powerful example of grit, grace, and growth. Founded in 1975 by Dorothea Gordon-Smith and her late husband, Michael, GDSS has evolved […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Fruit of Transformation
A truly transformed life is not measured by outward appearances but by inward fruit. In Galatians 5:22-23, we see a picture of what the Holy Spirit produces in the life of a believer: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are not personality traits or goals to strive for; they are the […]
Jamaican-Born Chef Noel Cunningham Named Among Canada’s Top 20 Trailblazers
Chef Noel Cunningham, a proud Jamaican-Canadian and highly respected name in the culinary world, has been named one of the Top 20 Trailblazers by the Canadian Global Awards. Known for blending Jamaican & Caribbean traditions with Canadian flavors, Noel’s work goes far beyond the kitchen. His impact on food, culture, and community has earned him […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Living by Faith
Faith is more than a feeling. It is a firm confidence in who God is and what He has promised, even when we cannot see the outcome. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as the “substance of things hoped for” and the “evidence of things not seen” (KJV). In other words, faith is trusting God when we have every […]