With many Jamaicans turning to foreign dating apps to find love, Ashantia Clarke believes local singles deserve a platform that understands not just where they live, but how they connect.

That belief has led her to create 876-My Match, a dating app designed specifically for Jamaicans and built around culture, identity and safety. Clarke said the idea came from noticing that while dating apps such as Tinder are widely used, many of them are created for a global audience. But none of them truly represent Jamaican culture.

“Most of these platforms are designed for a global audience, but I wanted to build something that feels like home and has our community involved. So that is where 876-My Match started,” she said.