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Jamaican born author, educator and cultural advocate Tania Hernandez, known as Miss Tania Lou, has received a 2026 City of Hamilton Creator Award in Canada. The award recognizes her work as an artist and educator and her efforts to share Jamaican culture with audiences in Hamilton.

Hernandez was among the a...

There is something powerful about spending time with someone. Over time, we begin to recognize their expressions, anticipate their responses, and sometimes even adopt their mannerisms. Scripture teaches that something far deeper happens when believers consistently spend time with Jesus. Paul describes it as being “changed into the same image from glory to glory” (

When Raheim Sonielle Fender stepped forward to receive the 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Award for Excellence for Trelawny, the honour recognised nearly two decades of work in education, literacy, the performing arts, youth development and culture.

But the award tells only part of his story.

Fender is an award-winning educator, seven-time bestselling...

For many Jamaicans living overseas, one of the most difficult calls they can receive is news that a parent, grandparent or other loved one has died back home.

Along with the grief often comes another challenge: figuring out what happens to a loved one’s estate—known in Jamaica as “dead lef”—and how to begin what can be a lengthy, complicated and sometimes expensive ...

At just 23, rising star Jamaican actor and model Ackeem Lyn is steadily putting his name and face in new spaces.

Fresh off a first runner-up finish at the Mister and Mister Teen Universe International competition, Lyn could easily be enjoying his moment in the pa...