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.
The criticism is misplaced. The individual in question has completed his sentence and paid his debt. The true hypocrisy lies in forgiving the colonizers—who have never atoned or paid reparations—while supporting a colonial framework that your Prime Minister profitably upholds as a puppet leader.” The criticism is misplaced. The individual Isat Buchanan has completed his…
What began as one of track and field’s fiercest rivalries has transformed into a powerful act of unity. When Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica, Justin Gatlin joined forces with Asafa Powell and Alyshia Miller-Powell—proving that compassion runs deeper than competition. Their collaborative relief effort shows that true greatness is defined not by medals, but by humanity
After the devastation of Category Five Hurricane Melissa, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness finds himself under heavy criticism for the government’s slow response in delivering aid to stranded citizens. While Holness insists that a system is being put in place to organize relief, many believe the government’s delays are costing valuable time — leaving private citizens, artists, and athletes to fill the gap.
Contradicting U.S. intelligence that finds no fentanyl production in Venezuela, the Trump administration is using the claim as a casus belli for a Caribbean confrontation. Driven by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the campaign leverages military rhetoric, redirected aid funds, and the lure of oil to justify escalation against the Maduro government.
Jamaica is often called the “Gem of the Caribbean,” yet it trails behind smaller island nations in living standards, wages, and opportunities. As brain drain rises and inequality deepens, it’s time to face the uncomfortable truths holding the nation back. Real progress begins with accountability—not denial—and a bold new vision inspired by successful models like Singapore.
Edward Seaga’s tourism-centric economic model, perpetuated by Andrew Holness, made Jamaica dependent on tourism (35% of GDP) with meager wages and vulnerable infrastructure. This article examines the social consequences, including education cuts, environmental degradation, and persistent inequality, while exploring alternatives for a more diversified and sustainable Jamaican economy.
Neville Martin’s “My Leader Born Ya” was a potent 1976 PNP campaign song highlighting Michael Manley’s Jamaican roots versus Edward Seaga’s foreign birth. This article explores its political impact, connections to CIA allegations against Seaga, MI6 propaganda efforts, The Gleaner’s role in media disinformation, and implications for current leaders Andrew Holness and Mark Golding
How a CIA-backed leader and his protégé sustained a system of elite wealth and mass exploitation. The untold story of Jamaica’s economic struggle.
History buried is injustice sustained. When covert operations like Seaga’s CIA-backed destabilization – documented by whistleblowers like Philip Agee – created famine and violence to engineer political change, and when the resulting ‘plantation economy’ still excludes Jamaicans today, silence isn’t peace. It’s complicity in an ongoing harm.
President Donald Trump reaffirmed the strong US-Jamaica partnership during a White House meeting with Jamaica’s new Ambassador to the US, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson. Highlighting over 60 years of bilateral cooperation, Trump emphasized shared goals in trade, security, energy, and tourism. The credential ceremony solidified the enduring relationship and set the stage for deeper collaboration through initiatives like the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative and joint efforts in regional stability.
Jamaica’s heavy reliance on tourism and remittances presents a seductive but ultimately fragile economic model. While these sectors provide vital short-term foreign
A Faustian bargain appears to have been struck, ensuring stagnant wage growth and thus entrenching a system of economic subjugation for the benefit of corporate
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