Jamaica’s Sara Misir Named Motorsport Athlete of the Year for the Third Time

Jamaican Formula Woman driver, Sara Misir, was named the female Motorsport Athlete of the Year at the RJR/Gleaner Sportsman and Sportswoman awards ceremony for the third straight time. Misir had already dominated the MP3 class in 2022 before taking on the challenge of competing in the MP4 class in the local 2023 season. Misir overcomes […]

ArtLit 2024 Celebrates Caribbean Culture

Broward County Library (BCL) is thrilled to announce the partnership with the Louise Bennett Heritage Council for ArtLit 2024, a signature event that brings the vibrant creativity of the Caribbean to impress, entertain, and enlighten. Taking place from 10:30 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Lauderhill Central Park Library, located at 3810 […]

The Windrush Story Comes Alive: Public Street Art Exhibition Unveiled for Black History Month

Kingston Creative collaborated with the John Hansard Gallery, Black History Month South, and Southampton Black Archives to present an outdoor street art exhibition instead of a traditional gallery setting. As a public art exhibition shown on digital billboards, Windrush Portraits aims to challenge notions around the historically ‘permanent’ and somewhat exclusive nature of visual art, […]

Jamaican Born, Roger Harriott, Named Football Coach of the Year

Roger Harriott Jamaican Born High School Champion Football Coach

Jamaican-born Roger Harriott, the head coach of St. Thomas Aquinas High School’s football team in Florida, has made a significant mark in high school sports. His leadership in 2023 led the Raiders to a thrilling victory, securing their 16th state championship with a close win against Homestead, finishing at 31-28. This victory not only highlights […]

Change Your Marriage For Better By Applying One Truth

“I like you a lot” Tom shouted.  “Oh, so you only like me?” his wife, Mary responded in a disappointed tone.  As Tom came out of the bathroom, Mary approached him and said we need to talk.  They sat on the couch and Mary shared her heart with Tom.  “You used to tell me you […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Finding Grace

In his book What’s So Amazing About Grace, author Philip Yancey writes, “I rejected the church for a time because I found so little grace there. I returned because I found grace nowhere else.” (p. 16). As I pondered the two statements, I found myself wondering: What was it that he had not found among those […]

New 5K Race Announced for Reggae Marathon in Negril

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The 2024 Reggae Marathon, Jamaica’s premier long-distance road race, is set to take place on Sunday, December 8th in Negril, Jamaica. Organizers have unveiled a major highlight for this year’s event – the introduction of a new 5K race, that will run alongside the event’s usual 10K and half marathon. Race Director, Alfred “Frano” Francis, […]