• Fri, 18 September 2026

More Comfort for Visitors as Mandeville Regional Hospital Receives 125 Visitor Chairs

The Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) has received 125 visitor chairs which Regional Director of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Mr. Michael Bent said is timely and in line with the mandate of the Authority to make customers, patients and visitors as comfortable as possible. The chairs valued at $480,500.00 were donated by voluntary group, […]

Outstanding Jamaican Surgeon Honored in New York

Jamaican born, NYC based board certified Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon, Dr Dwight Williams was recently honored at a glitz awards function in Brooklyn, NY with an international award by the United Mission of Goodwill Inc (UMG), a US based organization that provides free medical services to persons in underdeveloped and developing countries. Other honorees included […]

Performing Arts, Festival Song and Gospel Entries Closing November 25, 2016

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Persons interested in participating in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) 2017 Festival of the Performing Arts Competition, Jamaica Festival Song Competition and Jamaica Gospel Song and Children’s Gospel Song Competitions have until Friday, November 25 to submit their entries. “Persons who are interested in participating in the 2017 National Festival of the Performing Arts […]

Detroit Lions’ Laken Tomlinson Teams up with Food For The Poor

Last month, powerful Hurricane Matthew was churning in the Caribbean Sea and was making a bee-line straight for the island nation of Jamaica. The close call caught the attention of Detroit Lions’ Laken Tomlinson, who was born in Jamaica. The NFL player is no stranger to hurricanes, and was poised to step in to help […]

Shifta’s ‘You and I’ EP Climbs Billboard and Itunes Charts

Miami based Jamaican Dancehall Artiste Shifta, is beaming from the success of his recently released collaborative EP ‘You and I’ with Japan Platinum selling artiste Che’nelle. The two have been working on the project since late last year in between a hectic tour schedule for both artistes. The ‘You and I’ project, now in its […]

USA’S Appleby Wins Back-to-back Gold, Australia’s Brown Sweeps Both Paddleboard Races as Women Take Center Stage at 2016 Fiji Isa World Sup And Paddleboard Championship

Team Australia takes the lead with two days remaining, France and USA close on their heels Women SUP and Paddleboard racers took center stage in dramatic fashion on the fifth day of 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship with hotly contested 17km Distance Races. USA’s Candice Appleby successfully defended her 2015 title, winning […]

What Things Cost in Jamaica?

What Things Cost in Jamaica

People sometimes get sticker shock when they hear prices quoted in Jamaica but quickly realize after doing the math that the cost of living is much lower when compared to popular holiday destinations. For locals, the price of everyday goods around the country are fairly stable with the exception of the resort areas of Montego […]

In Georgia, Jamaican-Born Candidate to Get Vote Recount

Jamaican-born Candidate Donna McLeod Gets Recount

Donna McLeod, Jamaican-born Gwinnett County candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, requested a recount of votes as the election results on November 8, 2016, were extremely close. Her request was granted, and the recount will occur on Thursday, November 17, 2016. McLeod’s opponent, Joyce Chandler, a Republican from Grayson, had a 221-vote lead in […]

Jamaican Model Chosen As Cover Girl For Italian Vogue

Jamaican Model, Alicia Burke, Chosen As Cover Girl For Italian Vogue

Alicia Burke has been selected to feature on the cover of the November 2016 issue of Italian Vogue. She will be the first Jamaican or Caribbean model to appear on the Italian edition of the magazine. Vogue magazine is the top editorial opportunity for models around the world. Two other Jamaicans have made Vogue covers […]