On This Day In Jamaican History: US President Barack Obama visits Jamaica
United States President Barack Obama arrived on a visit to Jamaica, making one of his first stops at the Bob Marley Museum and disclosing he had all of the reggae legend’s albums. During official talks with Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, he offered to partner with Jamaica and other Caribbean nations on clean energy options. […]
Top Ten Finalists Chosen for Festival Song 50th Anniversary
The top ten finalists in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition have been selected from the 35 semi-finalists that performed at the recently held semi-final concert. The concert which was organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, was held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment […]
Jamaican Attorney, Margarette May Macaulay, to Serve on Human Rights Commission
Jamaica’s Margarette May Macaulay, attorney, was elected to serve as a board member and second vice-chair of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). Macaulay is currently a mediator in the Supreme Court of Jamaica and an Associate Arbitrator. She was a judge of the IACHR from 2007 to 2012 and contributed to the creation […]
Usain Bolt Schedules First 100-Meter Appearance of 2016
Jamaican Olympic champion Usain Bolt has scheduled his first 100-meter race for 2016 at the Cayman Invitational on May 14. He has not competed in a 100-meter event since August 23, 2015, at the Cayman Invitational. If Bolt fails to race in another distance competition before May 14, it will be his latest start in […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending April 8th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- CANNABIS INDUSTRY LAUNCH DELAYED—04/05/16 The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) delayed the application process and did not begin accepting applications on April 4, 2016, as originally planned. According to the agency’s chairman Dr. Andre Gordon, transitioning to a new government created some delays in obtaining approval for relevant regulations. […]
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 […]