WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Becoming Like Jesus
There is something powerful about spending time with someone. Over time, we begin to recognize their expressions, anticipate their responses, and sometimes even adopt their mannerisms. Scripture teaches that something far deeper happens when believers consistently spend time with Jesus. Paul describes it as being “changed into the same image from glory to glory” (2 […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “But I Want It Now!”
The granddaughter was at it again. This time, whenever she does not get what she wants right away, she says, “But I want it now!” Sometimes the declaration is considerably more emphatic than at other times. At her age, waiting is difficult because she understands what she wants but does not yet understand why she […]
Thousands Turn Out in Force for Inaugural Jamaica Rising Day Celebration in Brooklyn
The streets of Brooklyn were transformed into a sea of black, green and gold on Saturday, August 8th, as Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica turned out for the inaugural Jamaica Rising Day celebration, marking a new addition to the diaspora’s Independence festivities in New York. Staged just two days after Jamaica celebrated its 64th anniversary […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: A Divided Heart
At first glance, Jesus’ command in Matthew 6:25, “Take no thought for your life” (KJV), can seem unrealistic. How can anyone simply stop worrying? Yet the key to understanding His words lies in the word He chose. The Greek verb translated “take no thought” or “do not worry” is merimnaō (mer im nah’ o). It literally means to […]
On This Day in 1962: Jamaicans Remember the Birth of an Independent Nation
On August 6, 1962, Jamaica took its place among the world’s independent nations. As the Union Jack was lowered and the Black, Green and Gold was raised for the very first time, thousands of Jamaicans witnessed a moment that would shape the country’s future. Sixty-four years later, those who witnessed that historic day still remember […]
Jamaica Tourist Board Deputy Director Philip Rose Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Philip Rose, deputy director of tourism for the Americas at the Jamaica Tourist Board, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Jamaica’s tourism industry. Rose received the award at the 12th Annual Unique Caribbean American Heritage Month and Culture Awards on June 28, 2026, at Colony West Golf Club in Tamarac, Florida. […]
A Jamaican’s Guide To The Best Things To Do In New York in August 2026
August is always a vibrant time in New York City, but this year the energy is even more special as Jamaicans around the world celebrate 64 years of Independence. The Big Apple is once again alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Jamaica, offering countless opportunities to embrace our rich culture, connect with the […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Mommy, Have You Decided?”
One of my favorite memories of my granddaughter comes from a season when she was learning Christian songs. She would sing them with the kind of enthusiasm that only a three-year-old can muster, filling the room with joyful confidence. One day, after passionately singing “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” she stopped, looked at her […]
Heartfelt Tributes Pour in for Consul General Oliver Mair Following New York Appointment
The announcement that Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami, Roderick Oliver Mair, has been appointed as the country’s next Consul General in New York has prompted an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from members of the Jamaican diaspora, community leaders and colleagues across South Florida. While many congratulated Mair on his new appointment, the overwhelming sentiment was […]
Jamaica 64: Independence and Emancipation Celebrations Across the Global Diaspora
As Jamaica celebrates 64 years of Independence, Jamaicans across the globe will once again do what we know best: come together in fellowship to celebrate our heritage, culture and shared identity. From church services and flag-raising ceremonies to cookouts, concerts, galas, parades and community festivals, the black, green and gold will be proudly displayed in […]