11 Lesser-Known Facts About Norman Washington Manley to Commemorate his 131st Birthday
In the heady days of the veritable political conflict of late 1979–1980, in the volatile community of Whitfield Town lived what some would describe as the neighbourhood drunk, affectionately known as Pipey. At night, though the roads would all be blocked, Pipey would journey from roadblock to roadblock to share some of his rather inspired […]
New Evidence Suggests Innovation Stolen from enslaved Jamaican Metallurgists Contributed to Britains Economic Dominance in the 18th Century
The Industrial Revolution, which began in Great Britain in the mid-18th century, brought significant changes in manufacturing and disruption in the social and economic conditions of the time. An important element facilitating the growth of Britain’s economic dominance was its ability to turn scrap metal into bar (wrought) iron, a process originally attributed to British […]
Uncovering the Root Cause of Marital Strife
An argument is evident in every marriage relationship. There is not much a husband or wife can do to stop having disagreements. Sometimes these disagreements turn into bitter conflicts, leading to anger. A simple thing as toilet paper not being put in the bathroom, a towel not turned the right way in the closet, or […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Life’s Commas and Periods
Now and again, I receive a forwarded email that contains something useful. This one, a PowerPoint slideshow titled “25 Beautiful Short Phrases,” was really good. One of the phrases that ‘jumped’ out at me was “In the sentence of life, the devil may be a comma, but never let him be a period.” That, I […]
Jamaican Journalists Cop Top Honours At The 2024 Caribbean Media Awards
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) recently held their media awards to recognise and honour media professionals in the United States and the Caribbean whose work has significantly contributed to the promotion of Caribbean people, places, culture and travel. The prestigious awards ceremony held at the start of Caribbean week in New York is a celebration […]
Jamaican Pastor in Central Florida Recognized for Community Work
Jamaican pastor, Rosemarie G. Roth, was honored by United States Congressman, the Honorable Darren Soto, for her service to her community in Central Florida, on June 18, 2024, . In his presentation to the US Congress on her behalf, Representative Soto cited the pastor’s commitment to community building and advocacy in “the true spirit” of […]
Proof Marriage Is Not What You Think
Michelle and I are HUGE basketball fans. Basketball along with fishing is our thing. We play basketball every chance we get. Our son Tyler has now come to love the game also and joins us at the basketball court. Anyone who plays street ball knows how competitive it gets, sometimes bringing out the greatest negative […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “You lack one thing”
He was young, a ruler, and rich. According to the narrative, he came to Jesus asking: “Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” to which Jesus, in part, replied, “If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments” (Matthew 19:16–17, KJV). The rest of the dialogue was electric. […]
Miramar’s Taste of the Caribbean Islands 2024 Celebrated Diaspora’s Culture and Grenada’s 50th
The City of Miramar in Florida capped off its month-long Caribbean-American Heritage celebrations by featuring the Taste of the Caribbean Islands festival at the City’s Regional Park Amphitheater. A colorful showcase of Caribbean culinary artistry and culture, this marvelous event was hosted by the Miramar’s Vice Mayor, Alexandra P. Davis. A number of Miramar government […]
From Math Teacher in Jamaica to Highly Paid Fashion Influencer Working with Brands Like Amazon, Walmart & Bloomingdales.
In the emerging landscape of Caribbean-flavoured digital influence, few stories captivate and inspire as much as Kerry-Ann Spence’s. In less than two years, Kerry-Ann, more popularly known as Kass Stylz, a Jamaican math and science teacher based in Florida, successfully transitioned from the classroom to a highly sought after fashion influencer. Kerry-Ann who hails from […]