• Fri, 14 August 2026

Fifteen Proofs That Love Always Wins

Fifteen Proofs That Love Always Wins

My wife, my son and I are huge basketball fans.  Not only do we watch the NBA but we actually play the game.  Our son is the star player of the family.   I would say I am next in line but would not be true since my wife introduced me to the game to […]

CNN Lists Jamaican Beef Patties among Top 18 Frozen Dinners People Crave

CNN Lists Jamaican Beef Patties among Top 18 Frozen Dinners People Crave

According to the market research firm IRI Worldwide, people are buying more frozen food. The COVID-19 pandemic has put people under stress, and while they are concerned about their health, they also worry about reducing their expenses and want affordable comfort foods that do not require much preparation. IRI Worldwide found that in April 2020, […]

Jamaican Synchronized Swimming Team Featured in New Beyoncé Visual Album, Black Is King

Jamaican Synchronized Swimming Team Featured in New Beyonce Visual Album Black Is King

Island Aquatics Synchro Club, Jamaica’s synchronized swimming team, has been featured in the new visual album from superstar Beyoncé. The album is entitled “Black Is King,” and while few details are known, the expression of thanks to Beyoncé from Aquabatix USA, a professional synchronized swimming team, indicates that the swimmers were part of it. Aquabatix […]

Reflections on Emancipation. Are we there yet?

Reflections on Emancipation - Are we there yet

Yesterday, a day we celebrate Emancipation, a court case against Kensington Primary school brought the theme of “emancipation” into focus. A little girl was denied entry to school due to her dreadlock hairstyle. The case is an awful reminder of the persecution Rastafarians have experienced throughout our history and the remaining systematic prejudices that are […]

Jamaican Toni-Ann Singh to Reign Another Year as Miss World

Miss World Jamaican Toni-Ann Singh to Make Virtual Tours Due to COVID-19

In an unprecedented decision, Toni-Ann Singh will reign as Miss World for a second year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making her the first titleholder to ever do so. Julia Morley, Miss World CEO, told the local franchise holder, Crown of Beauty, about the decision to cancel this year’s pageant and extend Singh’s reign. The […]

Jamaican Descent Blogger on Forbes List of 15 Travel Writers to Read Now

Jamaican Descent Blogger on Forbes List of 15 Travel Writers to Read Now - Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon

Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, known to her many social media fans as Jet Set Sarah, has been named to the Forbes list of 15 Travel Writers to Read. She’s an award-winning travel journalist, writer, editor, and TV host. At 4 ft. 9.5 inches in height, the diminutive explorer has made a big impact on people around the […]