WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Jesus’ Demonstration of Grace
When Jesus healed the blind man He encountered after being thrown out of the temple, He showed him much grace. According to the narrative (John 9), the man did not even ask to be healed. Truth be known, he did not even know who Jesus was because, had He known that the One who was […]
Jamaican-born WWII Veteran, Cricket Legend, Businessman, and Author Celebrates 100th Birthday
Ralph Alfrado Ottey was born in 1924 in Little London, Westmoreland, Jamaica. He left the island in 1944 and traveled to the United Kingdom after the UK sent out a call to help the nation fight in the Second World War. Ottey in Jamaica Ralph Ottey was raised in Jamaica by his grandparents, and he […]
Jamaican Resort Town’s Bold Move: May Follow Portmore’s Lead
In Jamaica, legislators are working to make the town of Portmore its own parish, and according to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, similar legislation is being considered for the town of Negril. Holness hinted at the new status for Negril during the launch ceremony of Portmore Resilience Park, a $4.4 billion project. Currently, Portmore is the […]
Looking For The Right Spouse? Two Factors To Contend With
Michelle and I have found our new love. We love mangoes but it seem like a sweet tasting coconut water has taken the place of the mangoes. Well, not really! Nothing can take the place of stringy mangoes. But we have recently started buying Jelly Coconuts and sit in our backyard, drinking the water and […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Who are Your Four?
The house in which Jesus was teaching was packed with people who had come from all over Capernaum to hear Him speak. It was then that the four men came. Even if they were by themselves, there was no room for them because the house was packed, and its entrance was so jammed that “no […]
Warby Parker Partners with New York Fashion House to Create Sunglasses Inspired by Designer’s Jamaican Childhood
New York fashion house Theophilio and Warby Parker have joined to produce Shaunie sunglasses, a limited edition line of eyewear inspired by the Jamaican heritage and childhood of Brooklyn-based fashion designer, Edvin Thompson, in Kingston, Jamaica. Thompson’s inspiration The name of the new eyewear line comes from the nickname given to Thompson in childhood. He […]
WATCH: Canadian Family Honors Traditions from Biracial Jamaican and Indigenous Heritage
Tanya Ironchild lives in Canada with her family. She was raised in her Indigenous community, and after rediscovering her Jamaican heritage through links in the Black community, she decided that her life and her family would honor the traditions of both communities. Recognizing her two heritages Ironchild told CBC News that she was raised “more […]
Marriages Follow Standards…Avoid This One
I love the phrase “If you fail to plan you plan to fail.” Plans are made for just about everything in life or chaos would take over. The wedding day is planned out months before in an effort to have a great and orderly wedding ceremony. When we live by good standards and plan well […]
Bringing Caribbean Flair to Off-Broadway: Braata Productions in Action
Braata Productions, a dynamic Caribbean arts organization, has begun efforts to bring its unique and culturally rich production to the Off-Broadway stage. With a mission to celebrate and showcase the diverse artistic expressions of the Caribbean, Braata Productions has been a leading presence in the cultural community, advocating for inclusivity, creativity, and a profound appreciation […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: A New Beginning
Today is Good Friday! The origin of the term “Good” is unclear, but for Christians worldwide, it does not matter. They could have called this day of memorial whatever they wanted to because regardless of whatever it was called, it would not change the momentous event it commemorated. Over two thousand years ago, Jesus, the […]