WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Soul’s Anchor: The Unchanging Word

So many things in life are temporary. Even physical life itself is temporary. In other words, no matter how good, pleasurable, and fulfilling, there is no permanence. The prophet Isaiah captures this well when he declares, “All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the […]
Jamaica Hosts Successful Land X-Change MICE Conference In Montego Bay

The tourist capital of Montego Bay served as the backdrop for Jamaica’s first in-person MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) event since the island reopened its borders. Organized by eGroup Communications in collaboration with Hyatt Ziva & Zilara, the inaugural Land X-Change brought together top MICE buyers and suppliers for one-to-one meetings and networking events. Some 37 […]
Jamaican Upbringing Inspires Entrepreneur to Create an All-Natural Barbecue Marinade

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY to Jamaican parents that immigrated to the Big Apple, food always played a big role in Jahleel Hudson’s cultural upbringing and some of his fondest memories are centered around food. He never dreamed that a grilling competition with his brother would be the impetus for launching his now famous […]
Jamaican Attorney Dr. Kathy-Ann Brown Becomes International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea Judge

Dr. Kathy-Ann Brown, Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and former Deputy Solicitor General, was among five individuals sworn in as members of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) at a public ceremony that followed their election on August 26, 2020, at the 13th meeting of States […]
Jamaican-Born IT Executive in the USA on the Global CISO 100 List for 2020

Jamaican-Born, Gary Gooden, the Chief Information Security Officer at Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Foundation, has been named to the prestigious Global CISO 100 list for 2020. HotTopics.ht, in partnership with Forcepoint, honored cybersecurity leaders from around the world that have been instrumental in implementing change, creating digital transformation, and driving growth. “Well, I certainly didn’t […]
Jamaican-Born Millionaire Entrepreneur in the UK Introduces Healthy Food Range

Levi Roots, whose given name is Keith Valentine Graham, is a reggae musician, celebrity chef, and businessman who was born in Clarendon, Jamaica. He now lives in the United Kingdom and has recently partnered with MuscleFood to introduce a range of healthy recipes that includes four delicious Caribbean dishes with none over 500 calories. The […]
Jamaican Author’s New Book Inspred By Girl With Cerebral Palsy

Persons with physical and psychological challenges are often considered helpless in Jamaica. Aneika Asharee Turnbull was aware of that stigma while living there, but her outlook changed when she moved to the United States. In her book, A Little Girl’s Dream, Turnbull presents Ayana, an African-American girl who is determined to become a professional singer […]
TripAdvisor Includes 6 Jamaican Hotels among Top 25 Caribbean Hotels for Romance in 2020

Jamaica has secured its reputation as one of the most romantic vacation spots in the world as TripAdvisor ranks six hotels on the island among the Top 25 hotels in the Caribbean offering the best opportunities for romance. The Jamaican hotels cited in the Top 25 ranking include Sandals Royal Plantation, Couples San Souci, Couples […]
Jamaican Descent US VP Candidate Kamala Harris Makes Time Magazine “Most Influential” List for 2020

Senator Kamala Harris, who is of Jamaican descent and is in the running to become the Vice President of the United States, has been listed among the 100 most influential people of 2020 by Time Magazine. In describing Harris for Time, Ayanna Pressley, Democratic Congresswoman from Massachusetts, notes that the Senator has “always been a […]
Jamaica’s Sad Connection to the Blue Jeans Industry

Few garments have attracted the attention of the fashion industry and consumers than blue jeans with their distinctive indigo coloring. Available in abundance today, the dye played an essential role in the trafficking and slavery of Africans to work the indigo plantations in Jamaica and the United States. Most people associate slavery in the Caribbean […]