WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “In the Beginning God…”
In the first week of yet another year, I am reminded of the first four words from the book of Genesis, “In the beginning God,” and it occurred to me that there is no greater way to start the year than by getting God involved at the very beginning of it. If we look back over […]
Top 10 Jamaican Sports News Stories Of 2018
A mere “Top 10” isn’t enough to describe another big year for Jamaica’s athletes, with female athletes in particular turning in spectacular performances. Jamaica’s women’s bobsled team qualified for the 2018 Winter Olympics, persevering despite losing their coach and their sled. Two Jamaican women became the first referees from the Caribbean to be chosen to […]
The Guardian Names Jamaica’s Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw Its Footballer of the Year for 2018
Each year, The Guardian newspaper in the United Kingdom awards the title of “Footballer of the Year” to a player who has turned in a remarkable performance by overcoming adversity, helping others, or providing a sporting example by acting with exceptional honesty. For 2018, Jamaican Khadija “Bunny” Shaw has been honored with the award. An […]
On This Day in Jamaican History: Sister Nancy was born
On January 2, 1962, Ophlin Russell, better known as Sister Nancy, a seminal Jamaican dancehall deejay and singer, was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Also known as Mama Nancy, She was the first female dancehall deejay and an important female voice on the dancehall scene for over 20 years. One of her most famous songs, “Bam […]
New Year’s Message 2019: Jamaican Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness
This is the New Year that the Lord has given us and we who have been spared to see it, rejoice and are glad in it for we stand on the threshold of new possibilities and opportunities. As a country, we were able to accomplish much in 2018: – Our economy continued recovery and entered […]
Top 10 Jamaican Diaspora News Stories Of 2018
Jamaicans in the Diaspora had a new magazine to read in 2018, while a Jamaican teacher in Virginia won the prestigious Ruby & Esther Bunzi (REB) Award. The government named a new honorary consul to Atlanta, Georgia, and several Jamaicans won historic victories in South Florida elections. The Jamaican flag was raised over the borough […]
You’re a Real Yaad Man/Woman If You Know These 7 New Jamaican Terms from 2018
Being the true superstars that we are, every year Jamaicans add more than enough new terms to our lexicon. In most cases, these terms derive from the lyrics of popular Jamaican songs released in that year and they can be applied to several contexts. Now, with just a few hours remaining before we ring in […]
Interview: Jamaican Comedian Raul Blaze Brings the Humorous Heat
If you want to reconnect with memories from your childhood, you have to meet the newest talent who is taking over Instagram. Raul Blaze is a multitalented comedian whose work can be best described as nostalgic. His colorful commentary on all aspects of Jamaican culture will have you reminiscing, laughing, thinking, and dropping a foot […]
Sorrel Featured in NPR History of Red Drinks in the Black American Community
An article from National Public Radio explores the relationship of the “red drink” known in the African-American community known as “liquid soul” to the sorrel drink traditionally enjoyed in the Caribbean during the holidays. The sorrel drink involves steeping hibiscus flowers, and in the United States, the traditional Christmas drink has been described as a […]
Jamaican Sculptor Basil Watson Selected to Create New Martin Luther King Jr. Statue
The City of Atlanta in Georgia has officially named Jamaican sculptor Basil Watson as the artists who will create a new statue of civil rights advocate and Nobel Prize winner Martin Luther King Jr. The statue is scheduled for completion by the end of 2019. Watson was chosen following a long selection process that began […]