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Carnival in Jamaica is back

Dance your way to Jamaica’s biggest party this Spring as Carnival in Jamaica commences London, UK, 27 March 2023: Carnival in Jamaica is back and invites you to experience the incredible atmosphere across the island during the weeklong celebrations between the…

A tribute to Professor Edwin Brandon former Member of Staff – The UWI Open Campus

Include excerpts from a paper written by former Pro Vice-Chancellor & Principal Professor Emerita Hazel Simmons-McDonald Professor Edwin Brandon Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. April 3, 2023 — The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Open Campus is…

QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – APRIL 1, 2023

Neil Walters, Acting Secretary General, Caribbean Tourism Organization “We are thrilled to be able to bring back this important event (Caribbean Week in New York) that highlights the dynamism of the Caribbean and our strong connection to the Northeastern USA,…

CYMI: Former Prime Minister of Jamaica to attend SOBWCV April 2023 

PJ Patterson will speak on first day of the State of the Black World Conference Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Hon. PJ Patterson, will deliver a keynote address on the opening day of the State of the Black World Conference (SOBWCV)  slated…

CARIBBEAN TOURISM AUTHORITY – Industry veteran salutes travel sellers as he retires from the Jamaica Tourist Board

MARCH 29, 2023 Industry veteran salutes travel sellers as he retires from the Jamaica Tourist Board From left: Jamaica Director of Tourism Donovan White; Joy Jibrilu, CEO of the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board; Faye Gill, Director of Membership of…

QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – MARCH 25, 2023

MARCH 25, 2023 “I am so proud of all Jamaica has accomplished throughout the years, having grown from having only charter flights and no all-inclusives to become one of the top tourism destinations globally. It’s amazing to me and, while…

The UWI confers Emeritus Professor titles on Copeland, Agard

The UWI St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago. Tuesday, March 14, 2023—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has conferred ‘Emeritus Professor’ titles on Professors Brian Copeland and John Agard, both of the St. Augustine Campus in Trinidad and…

Unwavering support from The UWI’s contributing countries during budget presentation meetings

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Tuesday, March 14, 2023—In a show of unwavering support for The University of the West Indies (UWI), all 17 of its contributing countries were represented at the kick-off of the two-day annual budget meetings…

Caribbean Airlines presents “WI FETE” for Jamaican Carnival 2023

Piarco, Trinidad & Tobago, March 17, 2023: – Caribbean Airlines is the “Presenting Sponsor for Wi Fete- The Ultimate Caribbean Music Festival” happening in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday, April 15, 2023, on the weekend of Jamaica’s Carnival. Soca Icon Machel Montano is the headline act. The…

Cayman Airways adds Easter and Summer flights for Cayman/Montego Bay route

“Residents in Cayman and Jamaica who are looking for options for an Easter weekend getaway or Summer travel this year, now have the Cayman/Montego Bay route as a choice with nonstop flights.” Residents in Cayman and Jamaica who are looking…