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Posted on January 26, 2011 by Staff Writter

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11 Questions with Reggae Legend Calvin Scott a.k.a Cocoa Tea
Cocoa Tea was born Calvin George Scott on September 3, 1959, in Rocky Point, Clarendon, Jamaica. Besides singing in church, Cocoa Tea was a racehorse jockey and fisherman. After moving to Kingston in 1983, he met and worked with producer Junjo Lawes, and later King Jammy. Cocoa Tea is known for hits such as “Rocking […]
M Peggy Quattro
Meet Michael Rowe, the Jamaican-Born Photographer Behind Iconic Celebrity Portraits
Celebrity photographer, Michael Rowe has immortalised the likenesses of numerous high-profile figures—from stars of the Hollywood Blockbuster movie Black Panther to actors from The Color Purple. His keen eye for detail and unique ability to capture the essence of his subjects have made him a sought-after photographer in the world of entertainment and beyond. Born […]
Maxine Chang Reyes
Rescuing Jamaica’s Athletic Program; Lessons from the Demise of West Indies Cricket
To suggest that Jamaica hasn’t faced challenges at the Paris 33rd Olympiad would be an understatement. Don’t get me wrong—every athlete, coach, administrator, and support staff member deserves commendation. Securing six Olympic medals, including a gold, is a remarkable achievement, especially for a nation with a population of under 3 million. What is our true […]
Denzil Wilks
A Teenage Dream: My Encounter with Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 in Kingston
It was 1975; I was 13 years old and in third form at St. Andrew High School for Girls when I heard the news that Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 were coming to Kingston to perform. My mother, a strict Pentecostal Christian, forbade my sisters and me from playing secular music or dancing. Yet, […]
Joan A. Muir, Ph.D.
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: Reflections from 35,000 Feet
The plane, filled with passengers, rumbled along the runway as the pilot got it in position for takeoff. After a brief stop, the engines roared, and soon we were headed down the runway, speed increasing, then we were in the air. One could feel the plane going up as it gained altitude, a smooth but […]
Colin Wilson
Ones to Watch : Introducing Rising Star Designer Davin Blake, Brother & Stylist to Reggae Singer Sevana
In the quiet corners of Jamaica, where small communities thrive on tradition and simplicity, Davin Blake found his passion in the unlikeliest of places—altering his school trousers. What began as a simple task sparked a journey that led him to become a successful tailor and designer. Today, as the CEO of Thred Designs and the […]
Tameka Heath-Harding
On This Day: Hugh Beresford Hammond “King of Lovers Rock” is Born in Annotto Bay, St. Mary
On August 28, 1955, reggae singer and songwriter Hugh Beresford Hammond, OJ, a.k.a. Beres Hammond, was born in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, the ninth of ten children. Beres grew up listening to American soul and jazz recordings collected by his father, including Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, and was also influenced by ska and rocksteady, […]
Staff Writer
On this day in Jamaican history: Air Jamaica A.K.A “The Love Bird” is Born
On August 27, 1963, the Jamaica Air Service was founded, formed by an agreement between Jamaica’s government and the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), which has since become British Airways. The Jamaica Air Service was the first incarnation of the company that was to become Air Jamaica. The operations of Air Jamaica began in 1966 […]
Staff Writer
A Night to Remember: Reggae and Dancehall Legend, Buju Banton, Ignites the Masses in South Florida with Launch of ‘The Overcomer’ U.S. Tour
Legendary reggae and dancehall icon, Buju Banton, has been making waves since his sold-out shows at New York’s UBS Arena on July 13th and 14th. These performances were especially significant as they marked his first appearances in the U.S. in 13 years. Following this success, the Grammy-winning superstar, also known as Gargamel, announced a 14-date […]
Nick Ford
2024 WorldSkills Competition : “We Have What it Requires to Compete at the International Level”
As Heart NSTA continues to prepare its students for the future, the 2024 WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, marks a significant milestone. According to Dwayne Bent, Director of Institutional Infrastructure Development, Team Jamaica is ready to show the world that they have what is required to compete at an international level, and is encouraging Jamaicans […]
Tameka Heath-Harding

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