Do you find yourself struggling with chronic joint pain? You’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 15 million adults in the United States report severe joint pain. This joint pain is considered chronic when it lasts for more than six weeks. Chronic joint pain can be caused by various conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, bursitis, gout, and lupus. It can significantly affect a person’s daily activities and overall quality of life. If you’re experiencing chronic joint pain, here are some steps that you can take to manage and improve ..read more

MIAMI –  When Yanatha Desouvre was hired as full-time faculty of entrepreneurship at Miami Dade College in August 2020 little did, he know, he was becoming a part of history. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) only 3 percent of College professors are Black males. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic Professor Desouvre became a trailblazer, breaking that model as the inaugural full-time professor of entrepreneurship at Miami Dade College. Miami Dade College is among the most diverse institution in the nation. Desouvre was a part of a new era wave of Academ ..read more

LAUDERHILL – In an inspiring tale of mentorship and purpose, Commissioner Denise D. Grant, a long time protégée of the late Dr. Myles Munroe, is seeking to become the next Mayor of Lauderhill, Florida. This development marks a significant milestone in the life of Commissioner Grant. She credits Dr. Munroe’s teachings with transforming her perspective on purpose and leadership. At just 12 years old, Commissioner Grant was introduced to Dr. Munroe’s life-changing principles, which emphasized understanding one’s purpose and maximizing potential. This encounter had a profound impact on her life, s ..read more

NEW YORK – President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and chairman of CARICOM, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has again called on the world community to help the people of Haiti. Addressing an awards function put on by the University of the West Indies’ AFUWI, in Manhattan New York on Thursday April 18, President Ali noted that as Caribbean people, we cannot ignore the realities of the people of Haiti. “They have suffered for too long, and too little has been done by too many of us,” President Ali said. President of Guyana His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali (L) accepts the Legacy Award from V ..read more

Never in history has gambling become more accepted in the country as it is today. At present, 38 states have permitted some form of gambling. Forty-eight states have lotteries, and almost half of all states allow certain types of casino gaming. Studies conducted by the American Gaming Association (AGA) show that nine out of every ten American adults find betting to be an acceptable activity for themselves and others. Additionally, close to 50% of Americans took part in some form of betting in 2023. These statistics help to prove that gambling has become a mainstream activity. But while this ma ..read more

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has urged young people “to become a part of the tourism machinery that is driving global development and economic growth.” The appeal was made as he addressed the Jamaica Youth Tourism Summit, hosted by Tourism Management students at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Western Jamaica Campus at the Montego Bay Convention Centre recently, with hundreds of students from local high schools in attendance. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) greets students of Irwin High School in St James on his arrival at ..read more

by Leo Gilling SOUTH FLORIDA – At this time, every two years, tension rises among members of the Diaspora who are actively involved in Diaspora engagements and planning to attend the Biennial Conference. It’s been twenty years since the first Biennial Conference in downtown Kingston. Many original players in what we regard as the Diaspora Movement are either retired, home to their maker, or lost interest for one reason or another. Only a few are left to teach, mobilize, motivate, and keep alive the problematic task of advancing the original plans of the Diaspora Movement. However, some will sa ..read more

Kingston, Jamaica – It’s only April, but Laygus is coming in hot with his new song, “You’re Right for Me.” The multifaceted talent, who has recently signed to Bowen-Seales Entertainment, hails the latest effort as an exciting foray into Afrobeats. Dedicated to his wife, the steamy love song has arrived on International Lover’s Day. “You’re Right For Me” is on course to wow listeners, as Laygus’ enchanting voice cascades over a feel good riddim. This is a new great sound for Laygus, which one can wholeheartedly embrace as a reintroduction to fans. Boasting a dynamic skillset, many have onl ..read more

by Howard Campbell LONDON – One of the true pioneers of reggae, for many years Owen Gray bemoaned the lack of respect from Jamaica, his homeland. That changed last October when he was awarded the Order of Distinction (Officer class) by the country’s government. Because he could not make the trip to Kingston for the National Honours and Awards ceremony in Kingston six months ago, Gray had to wait until April 20 to receive the insignia from Alexander Williams, Jamaica’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom. The 83 year-old singer accepted the OD, Jamaica’s sixth-highest honor, at Williams’ of ..read more

by Howard Campbell KINGSTON, Jamaica – After years of recording songs for producers, Soulchild Tanice decided to take a more hands-on approach to her career by launching Soulchild Productions in 2023. Among the fledgling company’s first batch of releases is Give Praises. Released in January, it hears the singer who previously recorded as Tanice Morrison, acknowledging God for enduring in an industry that has not always been kind to women. According to the Jamaican artist, Soulchild Productions allows her to “pursue my true passion and have creative control.” Soulchild Tanice She added that, “G ..read more