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Commonwealth Day 2017 Message Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister Of Jamaica

Andrew Holness, Prime Minister Of Jamaica

Jamaica is pleased to join other members of the Commonwealth family across the world in commemorating Commonwealth Day 2017, under the theme “A Peace-building Commonwealth”. The Commonwealth boasts a rich diversity as its 52 member countries are drawn from various cultures, races, languages, religions and geographical locations. Yet, despite the wide divergences, Commonwealth countries have […]

Can my doctor in Jamaica sign for me?

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz: I am over here in the US, but I need to apply for a TRN to do some business back in Jamaica. The only person I can rely on is my doctor. I want to know if I can get him to sign for me or not on the application papers. […]

Reggae Artist Bugle Release Sophomore Album “Be Yourself”

Bugle, the highly talented reggae artist has released his sophomore album titled “Be Yourself.” The album contains 15 tracks all specially made to pass on a strong message to the listeners. Bugle, yet again, displays a high level of creativity and talent with his melodious voice and smooth flow of rhythm, which always captivate his […]

Reggae Songbird Etana Headed to Kenya

After a moving and inspiring performance for International Women’s Day in Jamaica, soulful songbird Etana is headed to Kenya to lend her voice for a concert and a cause. The multi-award winner and newly independent artist is slated to perform at “Dobba Fest” on March 18th, 2017 alongside reggae stars Luciano and Richie Spice. A […]

Our Stories: Performing Arts Help Me to Manage My Insecurity- Riddim

In this installment of Our Stories, Jamaican entertainer Riddim explains how the performing arts help him to manage his insecurity….For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image is not far from the truth, […]

First-Of-Its-Kind in the World Spinal Surgery Performed at Adventist Hospital in Jamaica

First-Of-Its-Kind Spinal Surgery Performed at Adventist Hospital in Jamaica

Andrews Memorial Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica, which is owned by Seventh-Day Adventists, was the site of the world’s first 4-level viscoelastic cervical disc replacement procedure. The surgery ushered in a new and advanced approach to spinal surgery. A team of physicians headed by Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, a world-famous Harvard-trained orthopedic spinal surgeon, performed the […]

Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending March 10th, 2017

Jamaican and Caribbean News

—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS  STORIES —————————————- HOLNESS ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES 2017 BUDGET, RAISES TAXES Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s administration has announced the budget for 2017. Included in the budget are tax increases on vehicle licenses, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and group health insurance. The budget is designed to address a funding gap of about $27 […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – A Place Called Heaven

According to the news report, the one bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom apartment located in New York city was on the market for a cool US$2.075 million and carried monthly maintenance fees of almost $1,500. It was only a year earlier that the seller bought the unit for $1.695 million, an appreciation of $380,000 during that time. […]

“Lions” By Skip Marley to Be Featured By Major TV Sports Networks​

Major TV Sports Networks including MLB Network (Major League Baseball) ESPN and FOX Sports have picked “Lions” by next generation Marley family member Skip Marley to be featured for use in their sports programming including full use, bumpers, highlights, teases, rollouts and montages through the first quarter of 2018. “LIons” was just used during a […]