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Nigeria and Jamaica are frequently hailed as the cultural and economic titans of their regions. However, as we close out 2025, a jarring disconnect has emerged. While both nations project the image of regional “superpowers,” their internal realities—characterized by stagnant wages, mass migration, and controversial foreign interventions—suggest they are increasingly operating as proxies for Western…

Montego Bay, long established as the Caribbean’s premier tourism capital, is now boldly stepping forward to claim its title as a leader in integrated, high-end residential development. The city’s skyline has been irreversibly changed with the Official Topping-Out Ceremony of the Swallowtail Tower, the first of the four luxury residential towers at The Pinnacle. Reaching its final height of 28 stories, the tower now stands as the tallest building in Jamaica. Notably, even during its construction, the structure and its installed systems demonstrated absolute resilience against the fury of Hurricane Melissa, standing tall and virtually unscathed against the Category 5 winds. This monumental achievement not only solidifies Montego Bay’s structural progress but also signals its intent to become a primary hub for luxury living and diversified economic activity, challenging Kingston’s traditional dominance in non-tourism-centric development.

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff—the golden voice behind “The Harder They Come” and “You Can Get It If You Really Want”—has died at age 81. His passing marks the end of an era for Jamaican music and global culture, leaving behind a legacy that shaped reggae’s rise and influenced generations of artists worldwide.

Kingston, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has issued a heartfelt statement joining the nation and the international arts community in grieving the loss of reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff. The 81-year-old music legend passed away on Monday; his family confirmed the cause of death was pneumonia following a seizure.

A pre-dawn fire tore through Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records in St. James, starting on the first floor and spreading quickly through the building. No one was inside the restaurant at the time, but the damage has deeply impacted a crucial community kitchen that had been feeding hurricane survivors daily.

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