WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “I have finished my course”
As the apostle Paul came to the close of his second letter to his spiritual son Timothy, he spoke of the Christian life as a fight to be fought, a race to be run, and a faith that is to be steadfastly maintained. In his first letter to Timothy, Paul admonished him to “fight the […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “I want your will, not mine”
At one time or another, we have probably heard it: to pray effectively is to pray in the will of God. If we regard God as our Source of the good and necessary things in life, as well as we should, James tells us there are two reasons we do not have the things we […]
Business Started by Childhood Friends from Jamaica Up for Pharrell Williams 2024 Black Ambition Award
Jamaicans Rory Richards and Jermain Morgan have been friends since 2011, when they both lived in Clarendon. Both migrated to the United States and were accustomed to sending remittances to their families in Jamaica. In 2020, they co-founded GroceryList Jamaica, a company that allows people from anywhere in the world to order groceries for family […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Whole Armour of God
Christians are engaged in a spiritual battle. Despite the action being in our earthly experiences, Paul reminds us that “we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12, KJV). Having encouraged the church at Corinth […]
10 Amazing Facts About Jamaican-Born Hollywood Actor, Producer & Activist Frank Alvin Silvera
On July 24, 1914, actor, theatrical director, producer, and activist Frank Alvin Silvera was born in Kingston to a black Jamaican mother, Gertrude, and a white Jewish father, Alfred. At the age of 8, Frank, his brothers, and his mother moved to the United States, where they settled in Boston, Massachusetts. Frank would later attend the […]
Jamaican Women Celebrated at Posh Icon Woman Awards Ceremony
The inaugural 2024 Posh Icon Woman Awards were presented on June 28, 2024, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The ceremony honoured the talented women whose work uplifts and empowers others in the region. The event focused on nominees from across the Caribbean region, highlighting their achievements and pioneering contributions in many industries. Naomi Cowan : […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Show me . . . teach me”
Though we sometimes make a mess of our walk with Christ, the committed believer desires to follow after Him. Jesus was clear when He said to His disciples, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23, KJV). Amidst the hustle and […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “Cultivate thankfulness”
English novelist and essayist Aldous Huxley (1894–1963) puts forward an enduring truth when he states, “Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.” We do not purposefully strive to be that way; however, it is easy for us to become so accustomed to certain things and people that we become […]
Photo Highlights: ‘Miss Kitty’ and Ky-Mani Marley Honored with Keys to Region at Glitzy Ft. Lauderdale Gala
Jamaicans Khadine “Miss Kitty” Hylton and Ky-mani Marley are the 2024 recipients of the prestigious Key to the Region Award presented by Tamarac City Commissioner the Hon. Marlon D. Bolton. According to the Key to the Region Committee, the award is given to individuals who are trailblazers in their fields and who have demonstrated exceptional […]
Jamaican Donette Chin-Loy Chang Appointed 6th Chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada has selected one of its illustrious alumni to serve as the institution’s next chancellor. Donette Chin-Loy Chang, who was born in Kingston, was recommended to the university’s Board of Governors to succeed Janice Fukakusa and will become the sixth chancellor of TMU. Her tenure will begin on October 10, 2024, […]