Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has been awarded by the International Tourism Investment Conference (ITIC) for his outstanding contributions to the development of sustainability and resilient tourism practices in Jamaica. The recognition came during the ITIC Global Tourism Investment Summit held at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London on Monday. The ITIC summit is a highly anticipated annual...

The Government has begun assessing the damage caused by Tropical Storm Rafael, which impacted Jamaica between November 4 and 5. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said preliminary figures indicate that the damage could range between $500 million and $1 billion. “Our figures are preliminary; by the end of the day, we will have more refined figures to...

Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Philadelphia, Christopher Chaplin, has lauded the Caribbean Medical Missions (CMM) for 28 years of providing healthcare services to persons in the island and the wider region. “Your selfless dedication to... those in need across the Caribbean is truly inspiring. You have demonstrated that healthcare is not just a profession, but a calling to serve humanity,” Mr....

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to exercise caution when using candles and standby generators. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, emphasised the importance of being careful when using candles as a source of light, especially during power outages. “We want to encourage persons that if you have to use a candle, we recommend that you put it on a...

The nexus of urban planning, tourism and sustainable development will take centre stage on November 8, as Jamaica commemorates World Town Planning Day (WTPD) 2024. Hosted by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), the programmed activities will take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., bringing together planners, government officials and other key...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (third right, first row), is welcomed to the town of Windsor in Hartford, Connecticut, by Mayor, Nuchette Black-Burke, on November 1. Sharing the welcome are Windsor Council members, employees and residents.

Persons should submit their creative pieces early for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) 2025 Festival of the Performing Arts Competitions, even if they are not quite ready. “There is a kind of mistaken belief that the piece you are entering must be state ready, and we want to debunk that,” said the agency’s Executive Director, Lenford Salmon. “Once you...