A Guyanese businessman facing extradition to the U.S. on charges of gold smuggling, money laundering, and other financial crimes was elected on Monday as the country’s opposition leader, six months after he formed a political party that quickly became the second-largest in the Caribbean Community nation. Sixteen lawmakers from the We Invest in Nationhood Party… Read More

Javia Shaw, co-founder of Know Jamaica Tours & Travels, a company operated alongside his parent, excitedly shared how the island is appealing to travelers and praised the tour company’s services, founded by his mother 20 years ago. Shaw, who stood against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery of Jamaica at the 2026 New York Travel &… Read More

A simmering row has broken out in Barbados over the integrity of the voters’ list, just two weeks before the nation votes in general elections called more than a year before being constitutionally due. The main opposition Democratic Labor Party (DLP) has demanded that the Feb. 11 date be pushed back a bit, as the… Read More

The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, awarded reggae legend Marcia Griffiths an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) degree. This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to Jamaican music and its influence on global culture. The prestigious honor was conferred on the performer during the University’s graduation ceremony last Saturday. As Ms. Griffiths expressed her… Read More

In the heart of the Bronx, New York, where immigrant families and working-class communities have long faced barriers to opportunity, Jerelyn Rodriguez-Williams is working to ensure residents are included in the digital economy. Her efforts are making a notable difference in the area. Rodriguez-Williams is the co-founder and CEO of The Knowledge House (TKH), a… Read More

The British-based reggae band Steel Pulse has paid tribute to Sly Dunbar, considered Jamaica’s “greatest drummer,” who died at his home in Jamaica Monday morning, Jan. 26. He was 73. “Your passing cuts deep, not just as a musician, but as a brother whose heartbeat helped shape the very pulse of reggae music,” said Steel… Read More

Palatial Publishing, LLC celebrated its 11th anniversary on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with its inaugural small business showcase at Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center in Brooklyn. Founder Kamla Millwood said the showcase gathered 127 vendors, including nonprofits, small businesses, funding agencies, insurance providers, authors, and community organizations. “Tables and… Read More

Legendary former West Indies captain, Sir Clive Lloyd, believes that the West Indies have “a good chance” of performing well at the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to bowl off on Feb. 7 and is co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India. The regional team will be going after a record third… Read More

When Jamaican-born businessman Jermaine Parker opened Blakk Hyenaz Music Production, a state-of-the-art recording studio on White Plains Road in the Bronx, he realized a long-standing vision to create a professional, culturally rooted music hub, according to Jamaican-born entertainment publicist Anthony “ER Guru” Turner. “Known in the borough as the owner of the only Jamaican-owned Clarks… Read More

Grenada’s government has published the draft of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. to accept deportees who are unwilling to return home or whose native countries refuse to welcome them back. Made available late Thursday, the agreement is described as a non-binding arrangement. Either party can alter it by giving written notice. The agreement… Read More