Jamaica puts AI at centre of tourism future Jamaica placed artificial intelligence and digital technology at the centre of discussions about the future of its tourism industry during Tourism Awareness Week 2026, which concluded October 3. Observed from September 27 to October 3 under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” the […]
A growing number of Caribbean families are likely to confront dementia in the coming decades as longer life expectancy and ageing populations reshape the region’s health needs. The warning is particularly relevant during World Alzheimer’s Month in September, when health authorities and advocacy groups draw attention to the disease and the importance of recognising its […]
Jamaican Diaspora Impact Awards to honour six By Neil Armstrong For the second year, the Consulate General of Jamaica at Toronto has organized the Jamaican Diaspora Impact Awards (JDIA) Gala to honour six people who represent a broad range of diaspora impact, including leadership in education, healthcare, youth development, culture, entrepreneurship, community service, mentorship, advocacy […]
A new correctional facility capable of housing about 4,000 inmates is being planned for St Catherine as the Jamaican Government moves to modernise the island’s prison system. National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang said the proposed facility is expected to cost approximately J$30 billion and will feature separate accommodation for inmates considered lower and higher […]
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley will add an academic distinction to his musical achievements when The University of the West Indies awards him an honorary Doctor of Letters during its Mona graduation ceremonies in November. Marley, the youngest son of reggae icon Bob Marley and former Miss World Cindy Breakspeare, is among four Jamaicans selected for […]
Jamaica’s Tina Clayton produced a commanding performance in Brussels on Saturday, powering to the women’s 100m crown at the Wanda Diamond League Final in 10.93 seconds. The 22-year-old sprinter quickly established herself in the race and held her form through the finish to secure her first Diamond League trophy. Great Britain’s European champion Amy Hunt […]
Jamaica’s tourism industry is using its latest international trade gathering to signal recovery, attract new business and strengthen relationships with travel markets worldwide. The 36th staging of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) is being held in Ocho Rios from September 14 to 17, marking the resort town’s return as host for the first time in […]
Second annual book and art event showcases Jamaican diaspora By Neil Armstrong For the second year, Arts and Culture Jamaica Inc. (ACJAM) will present its second annual “Book and Art Showcase: Voices from the Jamaican Diaspora” at the Toronto Botanical Garden on September 12. Staged under the patronage of Kurt Davis, consul general for Jamaica […]
Jamaican diaspora students invited home for Birthright Programme Four university students from the Jamaican diaspora will get the chance to spend six weeks in Jamaica in 2027 as participants in the GraceKennedy Birthright Programme, an initiative designed to combine professional development with a deeper understanding of the island’s heritage. GraceKennedy is seeking second and third […]
Jamaica is taking its reparations campaign directly to King Charles, asking the monarch to seek legal clarification on Britain’s responsibility for slavery and its continuing consequences. Culture Minister Olivia Grange was due to present the petition to Charles on Monday after arriving in London with members of Jamaica’s National Council on Reparations. The petition asks […]
