WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: There Is No Other God
Isaiah 45 was spoken during a difficult and uncertain season in Israel’s history. God’s people were living under foreign domination and struggling with the pain of exile. In the middle of this crisis, God made a startling declaration: “I am the Lord, and there is none else” (v. 5, KJV). The chapter introduces Cyrus, a Persian […]
How Alison Tabois Latchman Is Using Animation and Books to Inspire Jamaican Children Worldwide
If you’ve heard of Cabbie Chronicles, then you already know the creative force behind it, Alison Tabois Latchman. As co-creator, writer, producer and voice director, Alison Tabois helped shape what became the Caribbean’s first animated series and a multi-award-winning production. While the series has been off air for some time, Alison Tabois has continued to […]
Jamaicans Among Honorees at AFUWI 29th Annual “The Legacy Continues” Awards Gala in New York
The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies hosted its 29th Annual “The Legacy Continues” Awards Gala in New York on April 17, 2026, bringing together Caribbean leaders, members of the diaspora, and supporters of higher education. The event recognized a group of global honorees, including several individuals of Jamaican heritage, while raising […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: God’s Purpose vs Satan’s Plans
There is a quiet but real tension shaping every life, the purpose of God and the plans of the enemy. Scripture reminds us that before we were formed, God had already established intention over our lives (Jeremiah 1:5). Yet at the same time, the enemy seeks to disrupt that purpose, working to steal, destroy, and […]
Jamaica-Born Entrepreneur Dr Trisha Bailey Aims to Reclaim Black Excellence with Orlando Derby
Jamaica-born entrepreneur Dr Trisha Bailey is bringing new focus to the legacy of Black excellence in horse racing through the Orlando Derby Soirée. The event, set for May 2 at Serenity Ranch in Orlando, Florida, is positioned as both a cultural experience and a reflection on history that is often overlooked. By connecting past contributions […]
Jamaican-American Kristen Clarke Appointed General Counsel of NAACP
At a moment when civil rights battles in the United States are intensifying, Jamaican-American attorney Kristen Clarke has stepped into one of the most powerful legal roles in the movement, following her appointment as General Counsel of the NAACP. Her appointment signals a deliberate strengthening of the organisation’s legal strategy as it confronts mounting challenges […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: When Faith Trembles
Doubt is often treated as something believers should hide, as though faith and questions can never occupy the same heart. Yet the story of Thomas, as recorded in John 20:24-29, tells a different story. After the resurrection, Thomas was absent when Jesus first appeared to the disciples. When they testified, “We have seen the Lord,” he […]
Scotland in Jamaica: Facts That Raise Questions About Colonial Legacy and Reparations
As global conversations around reparations intensify, Scotland’s role in the Caribbean is coming under renewed scrutiny. On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly passed a landmark resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the “gravest crime against humanity.” Backed by the African Union and CARICOM, the resolution calls for reparatory justice, formal apologies, and […]
On This Day in Jamaican History: Sir Solomon Hochoy, First Governor-General of Trinidad and Tobago, Was Born
Chinese-Jamaican statesman Sir Solomon Hochoy was born on April 20, 1905, in Kingston (with some sources citing Spanish Town). He would go on to help guide Trinidad and Tobago through one of the most pivotal moments in its history. Hochoy left Jamaica at just two years old when his family moved to Trinidad and Tobago, […]
Celebrating Xavier Murphy: Jamaicans.com Founder Reflects on 31 Years of Culture, Community and Connection
Today we take a moment to spotlight South Florida-based digital media pioneer Xavier Murphy, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica on April 18, 1968. Over the past three decades, Murphy has established himself as one of the early architects of the Jamaican online diaspora, using digital platforms to connect Jamaicans around the world long before […]