Jamaica is the Most Exciting Place on Earth – so says Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett
L-R Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett, Andre Fowles ‘Chopped’ Champion, Director of Tourism Paul Pennicook Finn Partners has been the public relations agency for the Jamaica Tourist Board since 2003. It was fitting then that the agency should host a ‘welcome back’ party of sorts for the Hon Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett on Wednesday […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Speaking to Your Situation – Part 1
According to the narrative, it was in the morning and Jesus was hungry. They were in the area of Bethpage, which means “House of Figs”, and Bethany which adjoined it. Gospel writer Mark tells us, “And seeing a fig-tree with leaves afar off, He went to it, if perhaps He might find anything on it. […]
Jamaican Olympic Skier Competing In World’s Toughest Downhill Race
Over 13,000 snowmobilers and fans gather together annually in the HooDoo Mountains of Alaska for a week long Spring break. This April 2016 annual gathering is in its 31st year. The Arctic Man is one of the World’s Toughest Downhill Ski races, and an exciting snowmobile race, all in one. In the unique race, skiers […]
Diaspora and Gastronomy Key to Jamaica’s Tourism Growth Strategy
During his first official visit to New York City, Minister of Tourism, the Hon Edmund Bartlett and Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, met with key Jamaican stakeholders. The Diaspora is an important part of Minister Bartlett’s growth strategy and on April 6, members of the Diaspora media, government officials, along with Jamaica’s influential community and […]
A Conversation with former Jamaican Beauty Queen & Actress, Rebecca Silvera
Since winning the hit VH1 Reality Show ‘She’s Got Game’, 27 year old Rebecca Silvera has been busy making a name for herself in the entertainment industry. A former Jamaican Beauty Queen and Professional Equestrian, Rebecca can now add Actress to her resume. She just recently wrapped her first supporting actress role in the Nollywood […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending April 8th, 2016
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending April 8th, 2016 . The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our archives.
International Grammy Nominated Gospel Singer, Deitrick Haddon to Headline CUJ Gosplash 2016
This Emancipation day gospel fans can look forward to another staging of the ultimate beach family fun day and gospel concert, CUJ GOSPLASH at Sugarman Beach in Hellshire, St. Catherine. An exciting element has been added to the 2016 staging of the 4th Annual event though, that will have patrons even more excited about the […]
IRS leaves Jamaica collecting J$84 Million from Accountant Pamela Watson
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) left Jamaica with three checks that totaled US$700,000 (J$84 million), the result of a liquidation of assets and deposits made by convicted and imprisoned Jamaican accountant Pamela Watson. Watson is serving a 6.5-year sentence in the U.S. for fraud. The Jamaican Ministry of Finance Financial Investigations Division (FID) […]
USL Team of the Week Includes Jamaican Junior Flemmings
Jamaica’s Junior Flemmings, forward for the New York Red Bulls II, was named to the USL Team of the Week for his one goal and assist against Louisville City FC. Flemmings, 20, was making his debut appearance for the Red Bulls II at the time. He made his only shot of the game in its […]
Private Sector Organization of Jamaica Calls for Boycott of Goods from Trinidad
William Mahfood, the president of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ), has urged Jamaicans to boycott goods coming from Trinidad and Tobago in response to reports of a growing number of Jamaicans being denied entry into that country. According to Mahfood, the boycott should remain in place until T&T honors the obligations it has […]