Top 10 Jamaican Business Stories For 2016
2016 was also an eventful year for the business community in Jamaica. History was made when all of the island’s cruise ship docks were full, and a large vessel had to put in at the Port of Kingston. Burwood Beach in Trelawny reopened after extensive renovations. An advanced air-traffic management system was put into place. […]
10 Top Jamaican News Stories for 2016
Jamaica saw another eventful year in 2016 with stories involving health threats, environmental issues and development, recognition of cultural heritage, the installation of a new Prime Minister, and commitment of funds to national security efforts, provision of land titles through the Land Administration and Management Program (LAMP), abandonment of the Goat Island project, a government […]
The Love & Harmony Cruise featuring Beres Hammond, Shabba, Dexta Daps, & More
On February 27th to March 3rd, Love & Harmony Caribbean Cruise will host performances from Reggae & Soca’s most world renowned artists. The four-day concert will occur during the round trip voyage from Miami, Florida to Ocho Rios, Jamaica on the Norwegian Pearl cruise liner. Love & Harmony Caribbean Cruise’s four-day concert is produced by […]
Gordon “Butch” Stewart Believes Trump Administration Will Be “Great” for Jamaica
Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Jamaican hotel mogul, wrote a letter to the Jamaica Observer newspaper stating why he believes that the United States presidency of Donald Trump “will be great for all of us.” Some Jamaicans have expressed concerns about what Trump, whose election campaign attracted many extreme right-wing groups and took a hard line on […]
French Newspaper Names Usain Bolt “Champion of Champions”
The French sports newspaper “L’Equipe” named Jamaica’s Olympic multi-gold-medal winner Usain Bolt as a “Champion of Champions” for 2016. The editors of the prestigious sports daily newspaper already awarded Bolt with the title five times. He was also elected the world’s best athlete in 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2015. Bolt, 30, took gold medals at […]
Statement by Min. of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, on the Death of Justice of the Peace Colin Corrodus
It is with deep sadness that I have learnt about last night’s tragic death of St. Ann based Senior Justice of the Peace 82-year-old Colin Corrodus. He’s the brother of Custos of St. James, Ewen Corrodus. Mr. Corrodus operated a retail business in Epworth in St. Ann’s Bay, and served the parish with great distinction. […]
New Villa at Couples Resorts Offers Unlimited Spa Treatments
Couples Resorts announced a new spa-inclusive program that allows its guests complete, private and unlimited access to all of its spa treatments and services – at no extra cost. The unlimited spa option is available at Couples Tower Isle in Ocho Rios, Couples flagship resort. The Oasis Spa Village is the first spa-inclusive experience in […]
Delta Airlines Expands Caribbean Flight Network
Delta Airlines decided to expand its flights to and within the Caribbean region for the holiday season of 2016-2017. The expansion is scheduled to last through the first two weeks of January 2017. The airline will serve 26 destinations in the Caribbean region and provide a 15-percent increase in number of seats available. According to […]
Cherry Youth Honour Senior Citizens
Over 80 senior citizens of the community of Cherry in St. Catherine were on Sunday (January 1) honoured for their contribution to the development of the area. At a New Year’s Day dinner organised by the Cherry Community Youth Society, the seniors were presented with certificates of appreciation, and treated to a tasty meal and […]
Breastfeeding Key to Attaining Sustainable Development Goals
The Ministry of Health is pushing breastfeeding as an important element in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Director of Nutrition Services in the Ministry, Sharmaine Edwards, said the 17 goals, under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are grouped under four key thematic areas. These […]