• Fri, 24 July 2026

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Created in His Image

It was yet another trap and the synoptic writers said as much. The Scribes and Chief Priests had sent certain of the Pharisees and some followers of Herod to try and bait Jesus, “hoping to catch Him saying something incriminating” (Mark 12:13, The Message). Mark continues, “”And they came and said to him, ‘Teacher, we […]

On This Day : Reggae Singer Marcia Aitken was Born in Hannah Town, West Kingston

BeyoncéMentions 1977 Marcia Aitken Hit Boosts Interest in Song

Marcia Aitken, born on 5th September 1956 in Hannah Town, West Kingston, Jamaica, was a student at Excelsior High School in Kingston when her talent was discovered at a school concert. Shortly after, she joined Lloyd Parks & We the People Band and began recording with sound engineer Errol Thompson and producer Joe Gibbs, collectively […]

Meet Michael Rowe, the Jamaican-Born Photographer Behind Iconic Celebrity Portraits

Celebrity photographer, Michael Rowe has immortalised the likenesses of numerous high-profile figures—from stars of the Hollywood Blockbuster movie Black Panther to actors from The Color Purple. His keen eye for detail and unique ability to capture the essence of his subjects have made him a sought-after photographer in the world of entertainment and beyond. Born […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Reflections from 35,000 Feet

The plane, filled with passengers, rumbled along the runway as the pilot got it in position for takeoff. After a brief stop, the engines roared, and soon we were headed down the runway, speed increasing, then we were in the air. One could feel the plane going up as it gained altitude, a smooth but […]

On this day in Jamaican history: Air Jamaica A.K.A “The Love Bird” is Born

Air Jamaica

On August 27, 1963, the Jamaica Air Service was founded, formed by an agreement between Jamaica’s government and the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), which has since become British Airways. The Jamaica Air Service was the first incarnation of the company that was to become Air Jamaica. The operations of Air Jamaica began in 1966 […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “I have prayed especially for you”

In a 1789 letter to French scientist Jean-Baptist Le Roy, Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, writes, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Generally speaking, few would argue […]