Jamaica's tourism sector rebounding from COVID-19

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the country's tourism sector is well on the way to rebounding from the fallout caused by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. He said the country is projected to welcome 1.34 million cruise passengers this year, a 7%...

Jamaica submits updated action plan to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

Foreign Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith has announced that Jamaica's updated national climate action plan has been formally submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Senator Johnson Smith says the plan...

Keys to Paradise: D.C. Realtors Unlock Jamaica’s Booming Real Estate Market

Falmouth Port, Jamaica WASHINGTON D.C. – Over 40 leading real estate professionals from across the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area got an exclusive look at Jamaica’s dynamic real estate investment opportunities during “Keys to Paradise,” a...

Woman’s Club Foundation of Jamaica officially launched

Members of the Woman’s Club Foundation of Jamaica share a moment with representatives from partner beneficiary organisations - Chain of Hope Jamaica, Majesty Gardens Infant School, Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre, RISE Life Management Services,...

Environmental breach case against UC Rusal pushed back to November

The trial against bauxite company UC Rusal for alleged environmental breaches failed to continue in the St Catherine Parish Court today and has been pushed back to November 26. The matter could not proceed due to the absence of an interpreter. The...

Young Environmental Scientists Competition now accepting student submissions

Macmillan Education Caribbean has announced the launch of the 2025 Young Environmental Scientists (YES) Competition, set to commence in early October 2025. The group stated in a press release that the initiative invites primary school students...

Antigua and Barbuda Creates Strong Impact at CMU Conference in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica, 2nd October, 2025…The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is hosting its annual CMU Industry Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica from 1st to 2nd October 2025, under the theme “Embracing the Blue Economy:...

Jamaica’s Q2 economic growth faster than initially thought, outlook strengthens

JAMAICA’S economy grew faster in the second quarter than initially estimated, with the central bank now forecasting an acceleration to as much as four per cent in the third quarter, signalling a strengthening recovery. The economy expanded by 1.6...

Jamaica hosts historic CARLA conference

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica made history last week as it became the first Caribbean nation to host the Latin America High Performance Computing Conference (CARLA), drawing researchers, policymakers and technology leaders from more than 20...

Jamaican economy remains stable, but IFC concerned about gov't underspending

The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) says Jamaica’s macroeconomic environment remained broadly stable in the 2024/25 financial year (FY) and the for the first quarter of this fiscal year, but it has flagged the Government for under execution in...

Brazil’s Best Brings Flavours to Jamaica

Galinhada: Served in generous portions that invite sharing, this saffron-infused rice dish with tender chicken and fresh vegetables embodies the communal spirit of Brazilian dining — where every meal becomes a celebration of togetherness and the...

New Regional Tourism Task Force to host first meeting in Jamaica

Jamaica will later this year host the first meeting of the newly formed Regional Tourism Task Force. The task force, officially established by the Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism, will focus on strengthening tourism’s connections...

Jamaica coffee exporters’ delegation exploring opportunities in Japan

Members of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association and the Association of Japanese Importers of Jamaica Coffee Delegation in Tokyo Japan During SCAJ Exhibition and Joint Meeting on September 25, 2025. September 30, 2025 TOKYO, Japan — A...

Jamaica Spotlighted In CBS Eco-Series ‘The Visioneers’ With Zay Harding Season Premiere

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Sept. 29, 2025: Jamaica is once again set to shine on U.S. network television when CBS airs the Season 2 premiere of The Visioneers with Zay Harding on Saturday, October 4, as part of its “CBS WKND” educational...

Chef Brian Lumley gives Ugandans a taste of Jamaica

In this file photo, Executive Chef Brian Lumley shows off his grilled sage marinated Best Dressed Chicken. Executive Chef Brian Lumley, among Jamaica’s best-trained culinarians, recently copped a major feature in Uganda’s Daily Monitor newspaper...

ResolveIT becomes first Jamaican ICT firm to earn triple Microsoft Solutions Partner status

KINGSTON, Jamaica — ResolveIT Limited, a Jamaican-owned information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider with more than 20 years of shaping digital transformation and driving regional growth across the Caribbean, has become the...

Jamaican journalist awarded Turkish scholarship

A Jamaican environmental advocate and communications professional has been awarded the highly competitive Türkiye Burslari Scholarship. The scholarship, funded by the Turkish government, provides full academic support to exceptional individuals...

Jamaica featured in Season 2 premiere of CBS’ The Visioneers with Zay Harding

Jamaica will take center stage once again when the eco-adventure series The Visioneers with Zay Harding returns for its Season 2 premiere on CBS. The episode airs Saturday morning, October 4, as part of the network’s “CBS WKND” educational...

Obeah is here to stay

In today’s Jamaica the practice of Obeah is widespread and big business. TO put it bluntly, it is time to decriminalise the practice of Obeah! That some leaders in the Jamaican Church community should take to the streets demanding that the...

Maritime Authority of Jamaica Recommits to Ocean Preservation

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) has recommitted to the preservation of the health of the ocean through addressing marine litter, unsustainable fishing, invasive aquatic species, and pollution from ships, which are all serious threats to...