• Sat, 22 August 2026

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Our Appointment With Death

The news story was about a couple of inmates on death row who would be put to death the following day; men who had committed heinous crimes for which they were given the ultimate punishment as determined by the state.   I read the story with much interest and wondered what it was like to know […]

Jamaicans Living Overseas Contribute US$186,000 to Schools

Jamaicans Living Overseas Contribute US$186,000 to Schools

The Jamaican Diaspora contributed US$186,000 to Jamaica’s education sector between April 2016 and March 2017. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, made the announcement during a Jamaica Diaspora Day event at the Jamaica National Financial Center in Kingston, which was held to commission a study to determine the economic value of […]

40th Anniversary of Greensleeves Record Label Celebrated With New York City Concert

On Wednesday June 21, 2017, VP Records and the famous B.B. Kings Blues Club in Times Square, New York held an epic night of international roots reggae and dub to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of historic U.K. reggae label, Greensleeves Records. Italian born reggae star Alborosie delivered his first New York concert performance, while roots […]

Dr. Sue Signs Agreement with Riddims Marketing

Dr. Susan Lycett Davis, also known as Dr. Sue and highly regarded by many for her outstanding work as an educator, author, writer, poet, storyteller, speaker, community and cultural activist, has signed a management agreement with Riddims Marketing. The agreement calls for Riddims Marketing to represent “Dr. Sue” as her agent, managing the business and […]

Media Calling American College Student Heir to Usain Bolt

Media Calling American College Student Heir to Usain Bolt

American Christian Coleman is being called the heir to Usain Bolt, the eight-time Olympic gold medalist sprinter from Jamaica. Coleman, 21, broke the college record in the 100 meters with a time of 9.82 seconds, and with Bolt retiring from competition after the World Championships in London in 2017, sports fans are looking for the […]

They’re All Jamaicans – FSU Only US College with Three Discus Throwers

Florida State University is the only college in the United States to have three women’s discus throwers who qualified to compete in the NCAA championships in Oregon in June 2017. The three are Kellion Knibb, a graduate student; Gieneve Grange, a senior; and Shanice Love, a freshman. All three are from Jamaica, as is their […]

Enjoy The Culture And Taste Of Jamaica At Summer Events Across The U.S.

This summer, consumers canexperience Jamaica’s authentic food, music, and culture at a variety of festivals and parties throughout the U.S. Attending one of these events will allow people to experience the many wonders of the island and satisfy their Jamaica craving until their next visit. “We are always looking for ways to share Jamaica’s culture […]

Usain Bolt proudly shows off Golden Spikes Collection

Usain Bolt shows off Golden Spikes Collection

Jamaican eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, who plans to retire in 2017, continues to enjoy himself in the public eye. The legendary sprinter, who has been called one of the biggest showmen in sports history, has dominated track and field for a decade, and recently shared a photo of himself remaining true to his […]

First Robert Nesta Marley Humanitarian Award Recipients Announced

The Caribbean Heritage Organization is pleased to announce that Life Yard of Kingston, Jamaica and Grammy Award-winning Rapper, Pras, are the recipients of the inaugural Caribbean Heritage Robert Nesta Marley Humanitarian Award.   Life Yard, a collective based on Fleet Street in Parade Gardens, Kingston, Jamaica has transformed a strip of land into a small […]