• Sun, 20 September 2026

Ten Things to Teach Your Daughters About The Right Excellent Nanny of the Maroons

To date, Nanny’s full name is unknown. Nanny is the only national heroine of Jamaica. Grandy Nanny, as she is called, was a true Ghanaian matriarch, whose powerful presence was well respected among the maroons. She was staunchly opposed to slavery and became a stalwart leader in the fight against the British. Legend has it […]

Outstanding Citizens of St. James Receive Sam Sharpe Awards

Seven outstanding citizens of St. James were presented with Sam Sharpe Awards at a civic ceremony, held on National Heroes Day (October 19), at Sam Sharpe Square, in Montego Bay. The recipients are: Tamsyn Browne, for outstanding service in the area of Community Service; Errol Clarke, for outstanding service in Education; Henry McCurdy,  for service […]

KSAC Wins Best Parish Council Award

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) won the Best Parish Council award, at the recent Public Sector Customer Service Competition (PSCSC), held at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in Kingston. For this award, the entity received $40,000 in cash and a plaque. In an interview with JIS News, Her Worship the Mayor of […]

“Smooth Jazz Meets Reggae” on November 6th, 2015

Billboard chart-topping vocalist and songwriter Helen Rogers of Jazzmasters fame is set for a strong return with the potent Smooth Jazz Meets Reggae (Skinny Bwoy Records). The 10-song set (plus two CD-only bonus tracks), features original songwriting and production, as well as compelling reggae covers of “Don’t Know Why” (Norah Jones), “Be Thankful For What […]

My Father Wants Me To Ask My Cousin If He Is Gay – Ask a Jamaican Guy

My Jamaican Father thinks my cousin is gay

Q: My Jamaican father is homophobic. He thinks my cousin (his nephew) is gay because he usually brings a male friend with him when he visits Jamaica. He complains that my cousins friends are effeminate and therefore he is gay.  He wants me to ask him. If don’t ask, he has threatened to confront him about it […]

Administrator General says Quality Service Delivery a Priority

Administrator General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Administrator General’s Department (AGD), Lona Brown, said that excellent service delivery is the main priority of the department. She said the agency recognises that it carries out a critical function, that of administering the estates of persons, who die without leaving a will. “It is not […]

Government Hailed for Strides in Modernising Air Transport Sector

Continued strides being made by the Government in modernising the aviation sector will serve to boost tourism and promote economic development. This is the view of top experts in the industry, who met earlier this week at the Iberostar Hotel in Lilliput, St. James, for the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) council meeting. During the […]