Walking Through History With Jamaica’s Maroons By Anthony Joseph The greeting came with warmth and pride. “Aquaba!” said tour guide Lois Ten, welcoming visitors into the heart of Charles Town, one of Jamaica’s historic Maroon communities nestled in the Blue Mountains. The word, she explained, means both “hello” and “welcome,” setting the tone for a […]
Reggae Classic “One Dance Won’t Do” Reimagined More than 40 years after first climbing international music charts, Audrey Hall is seeing one of her signature songs introduced to a new generation through artificial intelligence filmmaking. Her 1985 reggae hit “One Dance Won’t Do” has been adapted into an AI generated music video that was recently […]
Sabina Park Receives Major Indian Technology Upgrade Sabina Park, one of the most recognisable venues in West Indies cricket, has entered a new technological era following the unveiling of a modern LED electronic scoreboard donated by the Government of India. The upgrade was formally presented on Sunday during an official ceremony attended by India’s Minister […]
Caribbean AI Institute Plans Gain Momentum The University of the West Indies is intensifying its push into artificial intelligence and digital innovation as it seeks to strengthen the Caribbean’s role in the rapidly evolving global technology sector. Vice Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles told the University Council on May 8 that the institution has entered […]
Jamaican-Canadian Actor Durae McFarlane Stars in “Primary Trust” in Toronto By Neil Armstrong Actor Durae McFarlane is excited to be starring in Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “Primary Trust”, his first main stage production in Toronto since 2019. His role as the protagonist, Kenneth — an isolated young man who maintains a regular routine which […]
JN Group Hosts Jamaica Real Estate Webinar As Jamaica’s real estate sector continues to expand, overseas Jamaicans are increasingly looking toward the island as a place not only to reconnect with their roots, but also to build long-term wealth through property ownership and investment. Recognising this growing interest, the The Jamaica National Group is set […]
Elaine Thompson-Herah Begins Injury Comeback Ahead of 2026 Season For Elaine Thompson-Herah, June 9, 2024 remains a moment she would rather forget. The Jamaican sprint star suffered a devastating Achilles tendon injury during the NYC Grand Prix in New York City, an incident that halted her season and reshaped her immediate future in athletics. The […]
By Anthony Joseph There are vacations, and then there are experiences that stay with you long after the plane touches down back home. Jamaica, for me, became more than a destination over six unforgettable days. It became a reminder of what travel is supposed to feel like: warm, immersive, emotional, joyful and deeply satisfying. People […]
Shaggy and Lupe Fiasco Ignite CNE Buzz By Stephen Weir Probably only Shaggy fans give a damn, but the countdown for the start of the annual Canadian National Exhibition is already ticking. According to the website, the clock now stands at 108 days to the kickoff of the big summer fair down at Exhibition Place. […]
A quiet stretch of Jamaica’s northwest shoreline is rapidly moving into the spotlight as Green Island emerges as one of the Caribbean’s most talked about new travel destinations. Once known for its calm coastline and limited development, the area is now being reshaped by major resort investment and a surge in visitor interest. Recent travel […]
