Michael Rainey Jr, Star of “Power,” Seeks a Jamaican Wife
The star of the Starz network American crime drama franchise “Power,” Michael Rainey Jr, has made it known that he is looking for a Jamaican wife. Rainey, who has Jamaican heritage through his mother, was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and raised in Staten Island, New York. He is planning to make a permanent move to […]
Bob Marley Biopic Director Reinaldo Marcus Green Says All of Jamaica Helped Make the Movie
The director of “Bob Marley: One Love,” Reinaldo Marcus Green, had experience telling the stories of real people. He received the script for the Bob Marley film while he was still editing “King Richard,” the film about the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams for which he received an Oscar nomination. Green was […]
Woman of Jamaican Descent Becomes First Black Female Pilot to Fly Boeing 777 for Air Canada
Jamaican Canadian Zoey Williams, 27, is the first Black female pilot at Air Canada to fly a Boeing 777 aircraft. She had already made aviation history by being the first Black female pilot to join the Air Canada team. Her outstanding career as a pilot was inspired by her father, Orrett Williams, a native of […]
Adidas Partners with Bob Marley Estate to Introduce First Official Bob Marley Sneaker
The German athletic apparel and footwear company, Adidas, which is the largest sportswear manufacturer in the world, has partnered with the estate of Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley to produce the first official Bob Marley sneaker. Adidas has often been celebrated for its blending of music, culture, and sports through its collaborative footwear projects. Recent […]
Jamaica’s ‘One Love’ Lights Up NYC: VIP Reception and Film Screening Celebrate Bob Marley’s Iconic Legacy
To mark the premiere of Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love” biopic on February 14, the Jamaica Tourist Board hosted an exclusive reception and private screening at the Regal Union Square cinema in New York City. “’Bob Marley: One Love’ was in theatres just in time for love month and reggae month,” said Donovan White, Director […]
Jamaican Race Car Driver Fraser McConnell Records First Win of Extreme E Season
Jamaica’s Fraser McConnell, who represents the Spanish team Acciona-Sainz XE (ASXE), achieved his first victory in the Extreme E season in Round 2 of the Desert X Prix held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With the win, the team moves into second place in the drivers’ rankings. McConnell and Laia Sanz brought home the victory for […]
Great Marriages Stem From 1 Great Root
My grandfather lived in the corn field. I say that because from what I can remember it appears he is always in the field when I see him. I get vivid imageries of him digging up roots and planting. There were times he would have me help and I was reluctant but had to obey. […]
The Rhythms of Africa Annual Concert Celebrates Women in Music
Rhythms of Africa, the annual musical odyssey of vibrant African cultures to the Caribbean and the Americas, is set to captivate audiences again! Under the direction of Reggae Ambassador Willie Stewart, this year’s concert is themed “Strength of a Woman,” in alignment with March’s Women’s Month. The show pays homage to female icons from the […]
Travel to Ocho Rios, Jamaica Just Got Easier: American Airlines Launches First Non-Stop U.S. Service to Ian Fleming International Airport
Now getting to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, has gotten easier as Jamaica welcomed a new non-stop air service flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) by American Airlines (AA). The inaugural AA flight was on February 24th, 2024. American is currently the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service into Ocho […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Trusting the Shepherd
Decisions. It seems everywhere we turn, they are waiting to be made. Often, we second-guess ourselves and question our choices. Life would be wonderful if we had a sure way of knowing how to make the right choices. We try to do the best we can with the information we have, using our God-given wisdom […]