Jamaican Christopher Williams Honored in New York with Business Leadership Award, Promotes Diaspora Investment Vision
Jamaican business leader Christopher Williams, co-founder and CEO of PROVEN Management Limited, was awarded the prestigious Business Leadership Award by Lowell F. Hawthorne Foundation on November 14, 2024. The event, held at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New York, celebrated his transformative impact on the Caribbean’s financial landscape and his forward-thinking vision for investment […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: A Tax Collector’s Prayer
The parable was simple yet profound in its truths. Two men with the same intent, the worship of God, but who were as different as night and day in their approach. According to the narrative, “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Is not this the Christ?”
Testimony services. I grew up on those. Every Sunday night’s service had a time for individuals to testify about their experiences of God’s goodness and faithfulness and to encourage others who needed to be reminded. The biblical narrative of Jesus’ meeting with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well (John 4:3–43) is one with which some […]
On This Day : Carole Joan Crawford Made History as Jamaica’s First Miss World Winner
On November 7th, 1963 Carole Joan Crawford became the first Jamaican and Caribbean woman to win the prestigious Miss World title. At just 20, Crawford’s victory symbolised hope and pride for her recently independent nation, becoming an icon who defied beauty standards with her petite stature of 5’3″—unusually short by Miss World standards. To enhance […]
From Track Star to Tennis Champion, Celebrating the inspiring Career of Brigitte Foster-Hylton
Brigitte Ann Foster-Hylton, born on 7 November 1974 in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, has carved her name into track and field history as one of Jamaica’s premier 100m hurdlers. Her athletic journey reached a pinnacle in 2009 when she won the 100m hurdles gold medal at the World Championships in Berlin, marking a groundbreaking moment as […]
Rediscovering Francis Williams: The Jamaican Polymath Erased from Scientific History
In 2023, The Royal Society, the United Kingdom’s storied scientific academy, made history by electing its first Black fellow. Yet, this groundbreaking achievement could have occurred nearly three centuries earlier if not for the entrenched racism of the era. In 1716, Francis Williams, a brilliant 22 yr old polymath from Jamaica, was proposed as a […]
The Life and Legacy of Oliver Samuels, King of Comedy and Beloved Jamaican Entertainer
Oliver Adolphus Samuels, celebrated as the “King of Comedy” in Jamaica, is one of the most beloved figures in Caribbean entertainment. Born on 4 November 1948 in the rural village of Harmony Hall, St Mary, his rise from a banana plantation worker to an international comedy icon is a story of grit, extraordinary talent, and […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Come”
In his letter to the Hebrews, the writer exhorts his readers: “Come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16, KJV). The Amplified Bible puts it this way: “Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of […]
The Unmatched Legacy of West Indies Cricket Legend Courtney Walsh
Born on October 30, 1962, in Kingston, Jamaica, Courtney Andrew Walsh grew up in the Half Way Tree area, where his love for cricket took root at the Melbourne Cricket Club. Standing at an impressive 6 feet 6 inches, Walsh’s powerful right-arm fast bowling soon became legendary. His early promise was evident when, as a […]
10 Remarkable Jamaican Inventors and the Stories Behind Their Inventions
Jamaica has long been celebrated for its vibrant culture, musical contributions, and athletic prowess. But beyond the beaches and reggae beats, this island nation has given rise to brilliant inventors whose creations have made a global impact. From medical breakthroughs and engineering marvels to fashion statements and revolutionary music techniques, Jamaican inventors have changed how […]