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KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Jamaica commemorated the 102nd anniversary of the birth of the Most Honourable Hugh Shearer, the nation’s third Prime Minister, with a floral tribute ceremony held in his honour. Representing Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith laid a wreath in tribute to Shearer’s enduring legacy. The event was made […]

ST. THOMAS, JAMAICA – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the government’s long-term commitment to transforming St. Thomas, Jamaica into a modern, economically vibrant parish, backed by a 50-year infrastructure strategy already well underway. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister highlighted key milestones of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project […]

Kingston, Jamaica – The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has announced its latest squad, and forward Shania Hayles is officially back in the black, green, and gold. The Reggae Girlz are gearing up for a high-profile clash against the United States on June 3, and the mission is crystal clear: represent with heart, pride, and Jamaican power. […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The global reggae community joined in celebration on May 19, 2025, as Rohan Marley, son of the late, great Bob Marley, was honoured with a powerful birthday message from the official @BobMarley account on X (formerly Twitter). The simple but symbolic post read: “Birthday blessings to @Romarley today! LION ORDER ”— @BobMarley, […]

NASSAU, Bahamas – Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis has praised the achievements of the largest graduating class of the National Youth Guard, describing the cohort as a new generation of “responders and problem-solvers” equipped to serve and strengthen the nation. Speaking on Friday, Davis stood proudly alongside Cohort 4 of the programme, which provides young […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Rising dancehall and reggae recording artiste El Shaddai, also known as Dolly Don, is making waves with her new single “Priceless,” a powerful anthem of self-worth, empowerment, and inner strength set for release on May 24. Produced and engineered by Mario Cheef, Priceless combines dancehall energy with unapologetic lyricism. It’s a track […]

ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA – Veteran journalist Garfield Angus has been awarded a Humanitarian Award by the Kitson Town Civic Committee in recognition of his outstanding service and dedication to the Kitson Town community in St. Catherine. The award was presented during a ceremony honouring exemplary mothers at the Guanaboa Vale Primary School on May 18. […]

From kente to madras, African textiles are reclaiming space on global runways — blending heritage with bold, modern design. By Alwin Marshall-Squire In the world of global fashion, few fabrics tell as rich a story as those rooted in African and Caribbean traditions. Today, a new generation of Black designers is bringing ancestral African textiles […]

How ancestral healing is regaining respect as Black communities reconnect with herbal medicine and traditional wellness. By Alwin Marshall-Squire Long before modern pharmacies, African and Caribbean communities relied on the land—and their elders—for healing. Today, as interest in holistic health grows, traditional herbal medicine is seeing a resurgence across the Caribbean, Africa, and the diaspora. […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Dr. Michelle Gill, a Guyana-born American philanthropist, social worker, and college professor, is returning to her hometown of Georgetown this summer with a mission close to her heart — giving back to children through her charity, Michelle’s Foundation. On July 2, 2025, Dr. Gill will host a donation ceremony at her alma […]