Regional Wellness Programme for Adolescents Launched: 94 Participants to Become Ambassadors of Healthy Lifestyle
The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has launched a regional wellness programme for adolescents, geared towards empowering and encouraging participants aged 10 to 15 years, to become ambassadors of healthy lifestyles through healthy diets, physical activity and screening. Labelled Camp HELPS-‘Healthy Eating Lifestyle Physical Activity and Screening’, the initiative was launched on Monday, July 10 […]
NY Mayor and Lisa Hanna to compete in Jerk Festival Celebrity Challenge
Jamaica’s Former Minister of Culture and Miss World 1993 Ready for Culinary Challenge against NY Mayor Queens, NY – The organizers of Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival are excited about the potential contest between New York’s Mayor, Bill de Blasio and Jamaica’s former Miss World and Member of Parliament, Lisa Hanna. The two could meet in the […]
Jamaica Tourist Board Again Named Canada’s Favourite Tourist Board
The votes have been tallied, and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has again been named “Favourite Tourist Board in Canada” by Canadian travel agents in Baxter Travel Media’s annual Agents’ Choice Awards. This is the twelfth consecutive year that the JTB Canada team has received this honour. In his thank you letter to Canadian agents, […]
Jamaican Rugby U19 team to play the USA U19 team in Miramar Florida – July 15th, 2017
The Jamaican Rugby Under 19 team will face the USA Rugby Under 19 team at the 2017 RAN Men’s U19 & Women’s 10s International Rugby Tournament. The annual weeklong international competition will be held at the Vizcaya Park in the City of Miramar from July 15th, 2017 to July 22nd, 2017. The tournament will feature […]
Usain Bolt wins 2017 Best International Athlete ESPY Award
Usain Bolt won the 2017 ESPY Best International Athlete ESPY Award for his gold-winning performance in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at Rio 2016. Bolt who will retire this year completed an unprecedented ‘triple-treble’ at three consecutive Olympics. This is Usain Bolt’s third ESPY as he won the Best International Male Athlete award in […]
Immaculate Conception High School Alumnae Host Jamaica’s 55th Independence Party
Florida Alumnae Chapter Of Immaculate Conception High School (ICHS FL ) celebrates Independence and nourishment. Join us for ” JAMAICA 55 ” INDEPENDENCE PARTY, to benefit the vital rehabilitation of the school’s Food and Nutrition Lab. Dance the night away with DJ Radcliffe, enjoy cuisine by Jamaica Kitchen while you reminisce and uplift sweet Jamaica. […]
Ackee, Jamaica’s National Fruit, Enjoys Rising Foreign Exchange Earnings
Ackee, a food staple in Jamaica, has again become a strong export product. Demand for the national fruit has risen, and authorities note an increase in foreign exchange earnings as a result. The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) estimates that ackee exports will rise by US$21.1 million by the end of 2017; the increase is expected […]
Curvy Diva lands Seductive Collaboration with Grammy Nominated International star Ky-mani Marley
Popular host and media personality turned artiste, Yanique ‘Curvy Diva’ Barrett, is adding another hot track to her growing catalog of recording material, this time she has teamed up with known international reggae recording artiste Ky-mani Marley. T he new single ‘Turn Your Lights Down Low’ is a slow seductive neo reggae track coined after […]
Beres Hammond Announces “Take Time to Love” Tour
Legendary reggae artist Beres Hammond embarks on his “Take Time to Love” North American tour beginning tonight. Known for his smooth, soulful style, Beres returns to the North America with a full band presentation to keep fans rocking all summer long. The nineteen city tour will showcase new arrangements of fan favorites and international hits […]
VIP Attractions Announces Appointment of Shelly-Ann Fung As Chief Executive Officer
VIP Attractions, operators of Club Mobay and Club Kingston airport lounges, the travel portal Jamaica Experiences and Stay Connected communication services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Shelly Ann Fung as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2017. Ms. Fung brings a wealth of experience to the post, with over 21 years in […]