Jamaica’s Revised Pre-testing Procedures Make Travel More Seamless While Protecting Visitors and Residents

Jamaica Revised Pre-testing Procedures Make Travel More Seamless While Protecting Visitors and Residents

Jamaica has announced revised measures for international travelers visiting the island with arrivals beginning October 10. These new processes make the required online Travel Authorization application more seamless for visitors while still maintaining stringent health protocols. The Ministry of Health and Wellness has expanded acceptable testing categories allowing travelers to choose between presenting a negative COVID-19 Antigen […]

Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending October 9th, 2020

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THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES HOLNESS SAYS NO POLICIES MADE JUST TO FAVOR TOURISM Critics have accused Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness with making COVID-19 policies that favor tourism revenue over the health of Jamaicans. Holness responded by saying that his government does not make policies to favor tourists, but to favor the people of […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Soul’s Anchor: The Unchanging Word

So many things in life are temporary. Even physical life itself is temporary. In other words, no matter how good, pleasurable, and fulfilling, there is no permanence.  The prophet Isaiah captures this well when he declares, “All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the […]

Jamaica Hosts Successful Land X-Change MICE Conference In Montego Bay

Jamaica Hosts Successful Land X-Change MICE Conference In Montego Bay

The tourist capital of Montego Bay served as the backdrop for Jamaica’s first in-person MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) event since the island reopened its borders. Organized by eGroup Communications in collaboration with Hyatt Ziva & Zilara, the inaugural Land X-Change brought together top MICE buyers and suppliers for one-to-one meetings and networking events. Some 37 […]

Jamaican Upbringing Inspires Entrepreneur to Create an All-Natural Barbecue Marinade

Jamaican Upbringing Inspires Entrepreneur to Create an All-Natural Barbecue Marinade Jahleel Hudson

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY to Jamaican parents that immigrated to the Big Apple, food always played a big role in Jahleel Hudson’s cultural upbringing and some of his fondest memories are centered around food.  He never dreamed that a grilling competition with his brother would be the impetus for launching his now famous […]

Jamaican-Born IT Executive in the USA on the Global CISO 100 List for 2020

Jamaican-Born IT Executive in the USA on the Global CISO 100 List for 2020 Gary Gooden

Jamaican-Born, Gary Gooden, the Chief Information Security Officer at Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Foundation, has been named to the prestigious Global CISO 100 list for 2020. HotTopics.ht, in partnership with Forcepoint, honored cybersecurity leaders from around the world that have been instrumental in implementing change, creating digital transformation, and driving growth. “Well, I certainly didn’t […]

Jamaican-Born Millionaire Entrepreneur in the UK Introduces Healthy Food Range

Jamaican-Born Millionaire Entrepreneur in the UK Introduces Healthy Food Range - Levi Roots

Levi Roots, whose given name is Keith Valentine Graham, is a reggae musician, celebrity chef, and businessman who was born in Clarendon, Jamaica. He now lives in the United Kingdom and has recently partnered with MuscleFood to introduce a range of healthy recipes that includes four delicious Caribbean dishes with none over 500 calories. The […]