Jamaican National Repatriated from Eswatini

Jamaican National Repatriated from Eswatini

Photo credit: PP/IQ Inc Click here to listen to message Kingston, Jamaica, September 23, 2025 – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has confirmed the safe return of Jamaican national Orville Etoria, who was repatriated yesterday (September 22) from the Kingdom of Eswatini with the assistance of the […]

Why a Vicious Attack on the OAS Secretary General and an Ambassador from the Caribbean?

Why a Vicious Attack on the OAS Secretary General and an Ambassador from the Caribbean?

By: Sir Ronald Sanders |Editorial credit: Gobierno de Guatemala, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons   On August 5, a website I had never encountered published a hatchet job on Albert Ramdin, who took office as Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) less than two months ago. The article claimed to expose “lavish spending” […]

Remembering President Jimmy Carter

Remembering President Jimmy Carter

By Center for American Progress | Editorial credit: Nir Levy / shutterstock.com  As the nation observes a day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter, we honor his extraordinary life and legacy. Following the announcement of his passing at the age of 100, Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, released the following statement: […]

Jamaican-American Alrene Richards Barr Honored with Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

Jamaican-American Alrene Richards Barr Honored with Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

By Staff Writer, Jamaicans.com | Photo credit: Jamaicans.com  Jamaican-American Alrene Richards Barr has been awarded the Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her lifelong commitment to service and global community empowerment. Reflecting on the honor Ms. Richards Barr told the Jamaicans.com team: “I am honored to receive the Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, […]

CARICOM Secretary-General’s Condolence Message on the Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal

CARICOM Secretary-General’s Condolence Message on the Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal

Photo courtesy: caricom.org   The CARICOM Secretariat is profoundly saddened at the passing of a stalwart of our Community, Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, on 30 August 2024. In an illustrious career devoted to public service, Sir Shridath blazed a trail of excellence in diplomacy, law, academia and politics, earning respect and admiration in his homeland Guyana, […]

Transformative Power of Sports

Transformative Power of Sports

Ato Boldon delivers a powerful speech at the UN. In a powerful speech at the United Nations, Ato Boldon, former Olympic athlete and sports broadcaster, highlights the transformative power of sports. Sharing personal experiences and historical examples, Boldon underscores how sports can unite communities, inspire future generations, and foster global diplomacy. Read more about his […]