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CAIRO, Egypt — On May 19, 2025, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly to reaffirm the IMF’s commitment to supporting Egypt’s ongoing economic reforms. Clarke praised the Egyptian government’s efforts in implementing bold policy measures aimed at stabilizing the economy and fostering private sector-led growth. […]

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 – 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 […]

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 — 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, […]

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 — 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. […]

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. […]

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 […]