Xavier Murphy

What is it really like being a Jamaican living in Nigeria? Meet Cherise Ige, a Jamaican professional now living and working in Lagos. Her journey from Kingston to the UK and eventually West Africa has taken her across cultures, continents and life experie... See more

When Hurricane Melissa approached Jamaica, Judith Falloon-Reid, a Jamaican living in Panama, saw what was coming long before the storm made landfall. She had lived through major hurricanes while doing relief work in the United States and The Bahamas. Watc... See more

Since Hurricane Melissa, many people have been reaching out through calls, emails, and WhatsApp messages asking how they can help Jamaica. The support has been strong, and many groups have started collecting items based on the official relief list. But on... See more

Jamaica has a long record with hurricanes, but the island has been spared the worst category storms that have struck other parts of the Caribbean. Since the modern era of record-keeping began, Jamaica has seen only a few direct hits from Category 3 hurric... See more

Starting a business often requires vision, determination, and resourcefulness. For Erica Appleby, a proud Jamaican-American entrepreneur based in Hollywood, Florida, it all began with just $100—a birthday gift from her mother. She used that small amount t... See more