• Sun, 2 August 2026

This Jamaican Artist Designed One of the Eastern Caribbean’s Largest Public Murals

When Anthony “Taoszen” Smith was invited to lead the design of a public mural in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, it marked another milestone for the Jamaican artist, whose growing portfolio of large-scale public artworks celebrates Caribbean culture and identity. “I wanted to share my art with the entire Caribbean, making it my home,” Smith […]

How the Iconic Island Stylee Became the Heart of the Air Jamaica Experience

Long before streaming entertainment became standard on commercial flights, Air Jamaica was already giving passengers something many airlines still struggle to create today: a genuine sense of place. From the moment Island Stylee appeared on the cabin screens, passengers weren’t simply travelling to or from Jamaica—they were immersed in the island’s music, culture, people and […]

Jamaica Scores Big as Club Kingston Earns Top Airport Lounge Award

Jamaica has added another achievement to its tourism industry, with Club Kingston at the Norman Manley International Airport earning the title of Best Airport Lounge in Latin America and the Caribbean from Priority Pass. The award places Club Kingston ahead of more than 350 airport lounges across the region and is based on ratings and […]

Jamaica Wins Sustainable Tourism Award for Strengthening Tourism Communities

Jamaica Wins Sustainable Tourism Award for Strengthening Tourism Communities

Jamaica has been recognized at the 2026 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards, earning the Destination Stewardship and Resilience Award for efforts that support tourism dependent communities across the island. The award was presented to the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) for its Rural Economic Development Initiative II (REDI II) Programme during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable […]

Skip the Brunch: Celebrate Father’s Day 2026 at the Island SPACE Mango Festival

South Florida’s love affair with mangoes is set to continue this summer as the Island SPACE Mango Festival returns on Sunday, June 21, bringing together Caribbean food, culture, music and family-friendly entertainment in one vibrant celebration. Hosted by Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, the festival will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the […]

On This Day in Jamaican History: The Story Behind Bath Mineral Springs

On this day in 1747, construction began on facilities at Bath Mineral Springs in St Thomas, marking one of the earliest efforts to develop Jamaica’s natural resources for health and wellness. Legend has it that the springs—tucked away in the town of Bath, which takes its name from the city of Bath in England—were first […]

Jamaica’s Passport Ranking Improves as Cost of Living Remains Among Caribbean’s Highest

Recent international rankings provide a revealing snapshot of Jamaica’s position in the world today. New data on global passport mobility and cost of living point to a country becoming increasingly connected internationally while continuing to confront economic pressures at home. Jamaica’s global standing is therefore defined by two developments occurring at the same time: expanding […]

Jamaican Event Concierge Shikima Hinds Is Putting Local Luxury on the Global Map

As Jamaica continues to attract global attention for destination weddings, cultural gatherings, and high-profile celebrations, a quiet shift is underway in how those experiences are designed and delivered. Increasingly, the most compelling events are not those that import international trends, but those that allow Jamaica itself to lead. At the center of that shift is […]