• Sat, 15 August 2026

On This Day In Jamaican History: Ziggy Marley

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On October 17th, 1968 Jamaican musician David “Ziggy” Marley was born in Jamaica. He is the son of the King of Reggae Bob Marley. In 1979, Ziggy Marley and his siblings Cedella, Stephen, and Sharon made their recording debut with their father, “Children Playing in the Streets”. The Melody Makers, as the group came to be […]

“Huawei taps into the LASCO Financial Services network”

LASCO Financial Services Limited (LFSL) is now the latest authorized distributor for HUAWEI Device Jamaica smart devices and accessories in the local telecoms retail industry. This unique venture will provide another major avenue for Jamaican consumers to easily obtain HUAWEI smart mobile devices and accessories. In addition, the new independent retailer partnership will provide affordable […]

Making History: Jamaican Is First Certified 7-Star Butler from the Caribbean

Oneil Linton, born in Trelawny, has become the first individual from the Caribbean to achieve the status of 7-Star Butler. Linton was raised by his mother, his grandmother, and several aunts, who helped him attain his current success. He received his training as a butler in Bangkok, Thailand, under the guidance of Josephine Ive, former […]

Health Facilities Developing a Culture of Good Customer Service

The health facilities in the Southern Regional Health Authority have been making strides in developing a service-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement in its operations. This has resulted in the Percy Junor Hospital and the Christiana Health Centre copping top prizes in the Public Sector Customer Service Awards Competition. The awards ceremony which was held […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Don’t Worry!”

Isn’t it ironic that the majority of professing Christians trust God with their eternal security but have difficulty trusting Him with the details of everyday life? On the basis of John 3:16 they fully expect to spend eternity with Him, yet seem unable to take hold of Philippians 4:6, “Don’t worry about anything, but pray […]

Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending October 16th, 2015

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—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS   STORIES —————————————- GOVERNMENT SAYS CAMERON MISREPRESENTED PRISONER TRANSFER DEAL—10/13/15 On a visit to Jamaica, United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron said that the UK and Jamaica had signed an agreement to bring back to the island some 300 Jamaican citizens currently imprisoned in the UK, housing them in a new […]

Former Jamaican Beauty Queen a Contestant on UK’s “The Apprentice”

Born in London, April Jackson, Miss Jamaica Universe of 2008, is now among the contestants hoping to win on the United Kingdom’s version of Donald Trump’s American TV show “The Apprentice.” Jackson, 28, currently owns an event management company and a Jamaican boutique, and she runs a children’s charity. Jackson believes she has the talents […]

Broadcaster Fae Ellington Receives Leadership Award

Fae Ellington, the chairman of the Jamaica Information Service Advisory Board, has received the “It’s Just POSH” award from the Women of the Diaspora Leadership Conference. Ellington was one of eight women recognized for the contributions they have made to the Jamaican Diaspora as well as to empowering women on the home island. Shelly-Ann Richmond, […]