Today is being observed as Miss Lou Day in Jamaica to honour the life and legacy of the Honourable Louise Bennett-Coverley, OM, OJ, MBE. The Jamaican poet, folklorist, actress, writer, and educator was born in Kingston on September 7, 1919. What's your favourite Miss Lou poem?
Today is being observed as Miss Lou Day in Jamaica to honour the life and legacy of the Honourable Louise Bennett-Coverley, OM, OJ, MBE. The Jamaican poet, folklorist, actress, writer, and educator was born in Kingston on September 7, 1919. What's your favourite Miss Lou poem?
🇺🇸🤝🇯🇲 On the ground. In the communities.
The U.S. Disaster Assistance Response Team returned to Jamaica to assess how U.S. foreign assistance is supporting communities affected by Hurricane Melissa. In St. James, St. Elizabeth, and Westmoreland, the team met with families whose roofs have been repaired, visited evacuation centers, and reviewed health, water, and food support reaching communities.
Working alongside partners including UNICEF, Project HOPE, and the UN World Food Program, the team visited clinics, schools, water systems, and medical facilities, and heard directly from community members about what support has meant during recovery.
These visits help ensure U.S. foreign assistance continues to respond to real needs on the ground.
#USinJamaica #HurricaneMelissa #ForeignAssistance
Shabba Ranks, Legendary #Jamaican deejay, born Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon, 60 years ago today on 17 Jan 1966, in Sturge Town, St. Ann. The genre of reggaeton, now a billion-dollar business, was spawned by his 1990 song 'Dem Bow', produced by Bobby 'Digital' Dixon. The Dem Bow riddim became so popular in Puerto Rican freestyle sessions that early reggaeton was simply known as 'Dembow'. #dancehall #Jamaica #Caribbean #Dancehall
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In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s punishing sweep across western Jamaica, the expected outcome would be the prolonged closure of establishments.
Yet, a mere 48 hours after the storm battered Montego Bay, popular dining spot Father Bull defiantly switched on its lights — powered by back-up systems — and welcomed residents in need of more than just a hot meal.
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The 7 AM, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 update from the U.S. National Hurricane Center is now out, and unfortunately for us here in Jamaica, the path still takes Melissa closer to Jamaica this weekend. Main change right now is that it has slowed down to a crawling 2 mph speed.
Stephen “Franno” Francis, Jamaica’s most successful coach, has guided Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and helped athletes like Elaine and Asafa rise to stardom. With Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s recent retirement, it’s important to recognize the significant impact he had on her success 🤝👏
And in her very last race, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce literally passes the baton to the next generation of Jamaican sprints.
Thank you, Shelly 🫶🏾 for making us all believe that the impossible is possible.
@chartdata@MissyElliott Yes to Missy Miss Demeanor Elliot 🙌🏾
and The Queen Latifah. 👑
and TLC, MC Lyte, Queen Pen, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Eve, Da Brat, Salt n’ Pepa 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
The Ms. Lauryn Hill 🙌🏾
and The Nicki Minaj. 👑
and everybody else. 👍🏾