Ralph Alfrado Ottey was born in 1924 in Little London, Westmoreland, Jamaica. He left the island in 1944 and traveled to the United Kingdom after the UK sent out a call to help the nation fight in the Second World War. Ottey in Jamaica Ralph Ottey was raised in Jamaica by his grandparents, and he […]

Jamaican entrepreneur, Zechariah Thomas, 21, didn’t set out to be the face of his company, Swift Hockey, because of the racism that exists in the hockey industry. Swift Hockey makes hockey sticks in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, and is certified by the National Hockey League (NHL). Thomas is a former defenseman of Jamaican descent who played […]

The biographical film, “Bob Marley: One Love,” has spurred significant interest among travelers who want to learn more about Marley by visiting  Jamaica and seeing places related to his life. Some hotels in Jamaica have even created specific packages inspired by the reggae legend to meet the demand. Marley tours offered by S Hotels Jamaica […]

In Jamaica, legislators are working to make the town of Portmore its own parish, and according to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, similar legislation is being considered for the town of Negril. Holness hinted at the new status for Negril during the launch ceremony of Portmore Resilience Park, a $4.4 billion project. Currently, Portmore is the […]

In the wake of the release of the film, “Bob Marley: One Love, five emerging local Jamaican musicians – Teejay, Sevana, Samory I, Lila Iké, Jaz Elise – offered a guide to Vogue to their favorite current music hotspots on the island where music lovers can find the best of its evolving music scene and […]

Michelle and I have found our new love. We love mangoes but it seem like a sweet tasting coconut water has taken the place of the mangoes. Well, not really! Nothing can take the place of stringy mangoes. But we have recently started buying Jelly Coconuts and sit in our backyard, drinking the water and […]

Jamaican Gwendolyn Willie has operated G’s Restaurant and Bakery in Queens, New York, for more than 30 years. The restaurant is known for its delicious and authentic Jamaican cuisine, and it represents the power and legacy of its owner’s dream and skill. Gwendolyn Willie, who is better known to her customers as “Miss G,” founded […]

Reggae recording artist D’Yani, has delivered another soulful release enthralling audiences once more with, “Lock and Key” which has racked up over 300,000 views on YouTube. Infusing a contemporary twist into the traditional Reggae and Dancehall genres, D’Yani has built a reputation for delivering emotive and engaging music. Drawing inspiration from iconic musicians such as […]

The house in which Jesus was teaching was packed with people who had come from all over Capernaum to hear Him speak. It was then that the four men came. Even if they were by themselves, there was no room for them because the house was packed, and its entrance was so jammed that “no […]

Jamaica’s women athletes Lamara Distin, Brianna Lyston, and Ackelia Smith have made the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2024 Bowerman Watch List, which was announced at the end of February 2024. The Bowerman award is presented each year to the most outstanding male and female athletes in college track and field. What is the Bowerman […]