Elaine Thompson-Herah: The Queen Who Refuses to Quit
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Why Jamaica’s Most Hated Bird Might Just Save the Island
The story of the John Crow is as old as Jamaica itself, a tale that soars across the island’s skies, circles the mountain peaks, and hovers over both fear and fascination. To some, it’s a harbinger of death. To others, a cleaner of the land. Either way, there’s no denying that the John Crow has earned its place as one of the most recognized and misunderstood birds in Jamaican history.
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Jamaica Makes Football History: The Caribbean’s Brightest Sporting Moment Yet
When the yellow, green, and black jersey appeared alongside its red and white counterparts in New York, something powerful happened.
Portia Simpson Miller: Jamaica’s First Woman Prime Minister — legacy, leadership, and a quiet fight with dementia
In September 2025, Errald Miller confirmed publicly that his wife is living with dementia, a condition that gradually affects memory, communication, and reasoning. Though she has not reached the most debilitating stages, the illness has changed her daily life. Miller, deeply emotional, declared that his only purpose now is caring for her. Here we speak about her legacy and impact.
The Maroons of Jamaica: Freedom Fighters in the Mountains
The story of the Jamaican Maroons begins in the mountains, where freedom was carved from resistance. The Maroons were Africans who escaped slavery and established independent communities in Jamaica’s rugged interior. Their roots trace back to the island’s earliest colonial period, when Spain controlled Jamaica from 1493 to 1655. Enslaved Africans brought by the Spanish often fled to the hills, forming some of the first “refugee” communities of free blacks.
Jamaica’s Living Veins: The Sacred, Scenic, and Storied Rivers of the Land of Wood and Water
Jamaica, affectionately called Xaymaca by the island’s first inhabitants—the Taino—means “Land of Wood and Water.” Few places in the Caribbean embody this name as powerfully as Jamaica, with over 120 rivers flowing through its valleys, cascading down its mountains, and weaving into the daily lives, heritage, and identity of its people. From the north coast’s rafting havens to the south’s hidden freshwater gems, rivers in Jamaica are not merely natural resources—they are lifelines, witnesses to rebellion, channels of commerce, and gateways to adventure.
A Third City for Jamaica: Prime Minister Holness Announces Bold Urban Development in St. Elizabeth
In a historic move set to redefine Jamaica’s urban and economic landscape, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative — the creation of Jamaica’s third city — to be purposefully built in the parish of St. Elizabeth. This transformative project, revealed during the grand opening of KFC Black River on July 26, 2025, signals a new chapter in national development and promises to shift the axis of progress to the island’s often-overlooked south coast.
Out of India, Into Jamaica: The Undeniable Legacy of Indo-Jamaicans
Jamaica is often praised for its national motto: Out of Many, One People. This phrase doesn’t merely echo patriotic sentiment — it encapsulates the nation’s deep and complex multicultural identity. As of 2024, Jamaica’s demographic makeup is approximately 76.3% of African descent, 15.1% Afro-European (mixed), 3.4% East Indian and Afro-East Indian, 3.2% Caucasian (White), 1.2% Chinese, and 0.8% Other. Among these groups, Indo-Jamaicans — descendants of Indian indentured labourers and later migrants — represent the largest ethnic minority in the country, critical in Jamaican culture.
Haile Selassie, Marcus Garvey, and the Rise of Rastafarianism
Among the many powerful and world-shaping stories in the African diaspora, few have fused prophecy, kingship, resistance, and faith quite like the spiritual connection between Haile Selassie I, Marcus Garvey, and the birth of Rastafarianism.
Rooted in the Black struggle for identity, dignity, and liberation, this story stretches from the hills of Jamaica to the highlands of Ethiopia—linking ancient royal lineage to modern political resistance, and transforming how generations of Africans and their descendants see themselves and their Creator.
This is not just the tale of a man becoming king. It is the spiritual awakening of a people—a movement that redefined God, Africa, and destiny through Black eyes and Black voices.
George Stiebel: The Rise of Jamaica’s First Black Millionaire and the Legacy of Devon House
In the 19th century, a man of mixed heritage defied the odds, amassed a fortune from the rugged frontiers of South America, and etched his name in Jamaica’s history. That man was George Stiebel (c.1821–1896) — a trader, investor, and visionary entrepreneur, remembered today as Jamaica’s first Black millionaire. But behind the wealth lies a layered story of privilege, resilience, ambition, and legacy — one that still captivates Jamaicans and historians alike.