WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Transformed From the Inside Out
In Romans 12:2, we read, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (KJV). This follows directly after Paul’s call to present our lives as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1). The flow […]
19 Years On: Jamaican Pilot Captain Barrington Irving Continues to Shape the Future of Aviation
On March 23, 2007, a 23-year-old pilot with just $30 in his pocket took off from Miami on a journey that would make history. Ninety-seven days later, Captain Barrington Irving returned as the first Black man—and youngest pilot to fly solo around the world. Nearly two decades on, that flight remains one of the most […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: A Living Sacrifice
Romans 12 marks a turning point in Paul’s letter. For eleven chapters, he unfolds the depth of God’s mercy—justification by faith, grace over law, and salvation extended to all (Romans 3:24; 5:8; 11:33). Then comes the word “therefore.” Everything that follows is grounded in what God has already done: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Power of “But God”
Joseph’s story reminds us that the deepest wounds often come from those closest to us. His brothers betrayed him, sold him into slavery, and separated him from his family (Genesis 37:23–28). Years later, after their father Jacob died, they feared Joseph would finally retaliate (Genesis 50:15). Instead, Joseph acknowledged the truth of what happened but […]
Navigating the Skies: Captain Damar Walker’s Journey from Jamaica to Decorated Pilot in Ontario
The moment that changed Captain Damar Walker’s life happened when he was just three or four years old, on his very first flight from Spanish Town, Jamaica, to Canada. During the journey, Walker had the opportunity to visit the cockpit of the aircraft. Inside, surrounded by hundreds of switches, gauges and glowing instruments, he found […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Strength for the Journey
Joshua 1 marks a pivotal moment in Israel’s history. Moses, the great leader who had guided the people through the wilderness, had died. Leadership now passed to Joshua, a man who had served faithfully but had never carried the full weight of the nation on his shoulders. The task before him was enormous. Israel stood on […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Created For His Pleasure
“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created” (Revelation 4:11, KJV). There is something deeply grounding about stepping into Revelation 4. Before we read about turmoil on earth, we are invited into heaven. Before we encounter beasts […]
Two Jamaicans Among 2026 Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Excellence Award Laureates
Two Jamaicans have been named among five outstanding Caribbean leaders honoured as 2026 Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Excellence Award Laureates, recognising achievement in science, entrepreneurship, civic leadership and the arts across the region. The announcement was made from Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, during a live regional broadcast unveiling this year’s awardees, selected from nominees across […]
John Robert Giscome: The Jamaican Gold Rush Pioneer Who Helped Map Northern Canada
Across northern British Columbia, rivers, trails, and communities carry the name Giscome — a lasting marker of a Jamaican-born prospector whose journey stretched from the Caribbean to the frontiers of North America. John Robert Giscome left St. Mary, Jamaica and travelled through Central America and the United States before arriving in Canada during the gold […]
From Trelawny to Duke: Jamaican Appointed to Senior Leadership Role at Major U.S. University
Jamaican-born health care leader Dr. Ian Lee Brown has been appointed Chief Community Health & Social Impact Officer at Duke University Health System (DUHS), one of the most prominent academic health systems in the United States. The senior role places him at the centre of system-wide efforts to improve community health outcomes, address social drivers […]