Holness says utilities restored and rebuilding phase underway Jamaica has moved into the reconstruction stage of its response to Hurricane Melissa, according to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who says key services have largely been restored and economic indicators are improving sooner than expected. Speaking on March 3 at the launch of the Cedar Creek housing […]
Cuba’s economic and humanitarian struggles dominated discussions at the opening of the regional summit in St. Kitts on Tuesday evening, where leaders from across the Caribbean and beyond gathered to address pressing issues facing the region. The island’s shortages of food, fuel, and essential services were raised repeatedly as concerns not limited to its borders. […]
Jamaican Patty Day Returns to Union Station with Free Patties and Jamaica Getaway Toronto’s long love affair with the Jamaican patty will once again take centre stage at Union Station as the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) hosts a lively pop-up celebration marking Jamaican Patty Day. On Monday, February 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., […]
Scholarship launched for children of Jamaican farm workers Jamaica’s Ministry of Labour and Social Security, in partnership with the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA), has launched a scholarship programme to support the children of Jamaican farm workers participating in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) in Ontario, Canada. The grant, valued at Can$10,000, […]
Ghana will underwrite the construction of a monument in Jamaica intended to mark centuries of connection between Africa and its diaspora, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The structure is to be placed at the Seville Heritage Park in St Ann and will stand as a public reminder of African solidarity and shared […]
Jamaican artist Keznamdi has won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards for his chart-topping project, “Blood & Fyah.” This marks the singer-songwriter’s first-ever Grammy win. “Blood & Fyah” made an explosive impact on release, debuting at No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums Chart and placing four tracks […]
Caribbean Tech Alliance Boosts Guyana’s Digital Push A new cross border business alliance linking Guyana and Jamaica has been launched as regional firms move to position themselves at the centre of accelerating digital change and rising cybersecurity demands. Guyana’s Beharry Group and Jamaica’s Amber Group have formally agreed to establish a joint venture technology company, […]
Jamaica has made significant strides in restoring electricity following superstorm Melissa, thanks in large part to a $150 million emergency loan from the World Bank. The funds, fast-tracked after the storm struck last October, allowed the Jamaica Public Service Company to accelerate repairs in heavily impacted northern and western parishes, including Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, and […]
Lowell Fillmore “Sly” Dunbar, the legendary Jamaican drummer and co-founder of the groundbreaking Taxi Records label, has died at the age of 73. His wife, Thelma Dunbar, confirmed that he passed away at home earlier this week, He had been battling health issues for some time and was receiving treatment both locally and overseas. […]
Donisha Prendergast advocates for people sheltered at school By Neil Armstrong When schools reopened on January 5 in Jamaica for the Easter term, Petersfield High School in Westmoreland was not ready to welcome back students because several residents affected by Hurricane Melissa are still sheltered temporarily there. According to a CVM Television news report last […]
