WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Hunger for God
In his book, A Hunger for God, John Piper begins the last paragraph with the startling claim: “Our hunger for God is too small. This is true not only because our capacities to desire are atrophied—like a muscle that lifts only feathers—but also because our capacity to see the Desirable is untrained on the telescope […]
Shaggy and Friends 2018: A Big Hit!
On Saturday, January 6, 2018, the lawns of Jamaica House in Kingston was transformed into a musical haven with electrifying performances from top shot, Jamaican artistes such as Agent Sasco, Dexta Daps, Shenseea, Ding Dong and the Ravers, and international superstars such as Sting, Wyclef Jean and Doug E Fresh who all praised Jamaica for maintaining a […]
Once a student, Jamaican Karen Lee Murphy Named Associate VP at Broward College
Jamaican-American Karen Lee Murphy, a proud graduate of Broward College in Florida, is now the institution’s first Jamaican Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and College Registrar. Ms. Murphy graduated from St. Hugh’s High School in Kingston, Jamaica, and migrated to attend Broward Community College where she earned an Associate of Arts degree. She went on […]
Starbucks to Open Café at Jamaican Airport
In March 2018, Starbucks Coffee will be available at Sangster International Airport, according to Express Catering. Starbucks’ first entry to the local Jamaican market was its café at Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay in November 2017. There are plans for three Starbucks to be added to the airport, and Ian Dear, the CEO of […]
Jamaican Named Valedictorian at UK University
Jamaican student Kemesha Kelly graduated as Valedictorian of her class at the University of York in the United Kingdom. Kelly traveled to York University from her home in Jamaica to pursue an MA degree in Social Policy. She is one of the few students from Jamaica or anywhere in the Caribbean region to attend York. […]
Immigration Q & A – What happened to the Dream Act since Trump took office?
What happened to the Dream Act since Trump took office? There is nothing called a the Dream Act in place as a law in the United States. However there is the Executive Presidential Order signed by President Obama which is title “ Deferred Action Early Childhood Arrivals” commonly known as “DACA”. As a result on […]
Jamaican Andre Ewers Sets Florida College and NCAA Track Record in 60 Meters
Jamaican Andre Ewers, who was competing for Florida State University (FSU) at the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on January 20, 2018, made an amazing debut performance by running the 60-meter dash in 6.52 seconds in the final, which is the No. 2 time in the world and the No.1 time in the NCAA. Ewers called his […]
Our Stories: I’m going to be a Better Father than My Dad- Alborto Green
In this installment of Our Stories, recording artiste, Alborto explains why he wants to be a better father than his dad. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image is not far from […]
Jamaican Ashleigh-Ann Mowatt Wins International Podcast Challenge
Ashleigh-Ann Mowatt’s podcast on the topic of homophobia in the Jamaican music scene was selected as one of three country winners of the International Podcast Challenge, This was the first year that the Podcast Challenge, which is open to all nations where World University Service of Canada (WUSC) or Farm Radio works, was held. The […]
Shaggy to Appear in Upcoming Netflix Movie
Jamaican singer Shaggy has a role in a new Netflix movie called “Game Over, Man.” The movie is scheduled for release in March 23, 2018, but the full trailer for the feature is available. This is the first feature film to be made by Adam Devine, Anders Holm, and Blake Anderson, who are the creators […]