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Joy Spence — The Jamaican Master Blender Who Transformed the Global Language of Rum

Few figures in global spirits history carry the quiet authority and groundbreaking significance of Joy Spence. Born in 1951 in

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JCDC Marks 115 Years Since the Birth of Mallica “Kapo” Reynolds — Jamaica’s Revivalist Visionary in Art

On February 10, 2026, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) gathered at National Heroes Park to honour the 115th anniversary

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The Jamaican Woman Who Gave Blood 130 Times to Save Countless Lives

In a world where heroism is often measured by spectacle, Jamaica has long been sustained by another kind of hero, the quiet giver. Among the most remarkable of these is Sonya Binns-Lawrence, the island’s leading female voluntary blood donor, whose decades-long commitment has literally flowed into the lives of hundreds of Jamaicans. Her story is not simply about numbers or milestones. It is about a philosophy of service so steady and personal that it has become a lifelong calling.