• Tue, 18 August 2026

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Value of Time

value of time

It was one of those chain e-mails, author unknown, that landed in my Inbox. Friends who forward them along know the kind of stuff they can send to me and this one was good!    It said: “To realize the value of one year, ask a student who has failed a final exam. To realize […]

On this day in Jamaican History: Romain Virgo was born

Romain Virgo

On January 24, 1990, Jamaican reggae singer Roman Virgo was born in Stepney in St. Ann, Jamaica. He specializes in lover’s rock reggae and is a past contestant in “Rising Star,” a local music competition. As a young boy in St. Ann, his role model was his cousin Bryan Art, an established musician and singer […]

Canadian-Jamaican Dr. Rosemary Moodie Appointed to Canada Senate

Canadian-Jamaican Dr Rosemary Moodie Appointed to Canada Senate

Dr. Rosemary Moodie, who was born in Jamaica, has been appointed to serve as a senator in the Canadian parliament in Ontario. A reception was held on January 16, 2019, hosted by High Commissioner Laurie Peters, to recognize the appointment of Dr. Moodie, a renown neonatologist and pediatrician, The High Commissioner noted that Dr. Moodie’s […]

On this day in Jamaican History: Busy Signal was born

Busy Signal

On January 24, 1979, Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician, songwriter, deejay, and producer Reanno Devon Gordon (Glendale Goshia Gordon), who is better known by his stage name of Busy Signal, was born in St. Ann, Jamaica. He also lived in West and East Kingston such as Tivoli Gardens, Papine, and Spanish Town. He attended Brown’s […]

“Make something amazing no matter what”- Conversation with Nile and Storm Saulter

Sunlight spilled into the small gallery space at Montego Bay’s National Gallery West on January 12 as a group of people settled into chairs all facing the same direction. They had gathered on that Saturday afternoon to hear Storm Saulter and Nile Saulter speak as part of the promotion of the group exhibition, “I Shall Return Again.” The inspiration behind […]

Richie Stephens Sweetened Island Energy Drink’s Official Launch Event in South Florida

Last month’s official launch party event for Island Energy Drink in South Florida took place at Krave Lounge in the City of Sunrise. It was a well-attended affair that also featured famed reggae singer, Richie Stephens, and brand ambassador, Everton ‘E-Dee’ Dennis to pump up the vibes.   Entirely made in the U.S.A., Island Energy Drink […]

Kamala Harris, Jamaican-American Senator, Running for President

Kamala Harris Running for President

California Senator Kamala Harris opened her bid for the Democratic nomination to become the president of the United States on Martin Luther King Day, January 21, 2019. She chose that day to announce her plan in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to the US Congress. Harris’s […]

On this day in Jamaican History: Uriah Grant, Jamaican professional boxer was born

Uriah Grant Jamaican professional boxer

On January 20, 1961, Uriah Grant aka “Bossman”, professional boxer, was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica. He made his professional boxing debut as a light heavyweight in 1984. While Grant was not exceptional in his weight classes, he briefly held the IBG Cruiserweight Title and saw a career resurgence in 2000 when he achieved a […]

Caribbean Restaurant a Favorite in Pearland, Texas

Caribbean Restaurant a Favorite in Pearland Texas

Happy to cook island dishes in his backyard for friends during the Caribbean festival, Naseer “Moh” Mohamed, who was employed as a construction worker, never thought he would have his own restaurant. He just enjoyed cooking, but his talent resulted in strong demand for his Caribbean cuisine, and he ultimately opened D’Caribbean Curry Spot on […]