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Tribute to Don Rojas: A True Revolutionary

From IBW 21 – Institute of the Black World 21st Century  Don Rojas Internationally acclaimed journalist, political consultant and exemplary Director of Communications and International Relations for the Institute of the Black World 21st Century Don Rojas will soon be…

RETURNING HOME – A COLUMN BY BASIL SPRINGER (SEPTEMBER 8, 2024)

Dr. Basil Springer “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11  I have experienced “Returning Home”…

Jamaica to Deploy Security Personnel to Haiti

By: LATONYA LINTON From JIS Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces the deployment of security personnel to Haiti, during a post-Cabinet press briefing on Tuesday (September 10) at Jamaica House. Photo Adrian Walker Jamaica will begin its participation in…

UWI and Clara Lionel Foundation are partnering on Early Warning Systems (EWS)

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, W.I., Monday, September 9, 2024—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) are again collaborating by embarking on a novel project for two years that will focus on a pilot…

Key by-elections in Jamaica​

From Caribbean Life Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.  Government of Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday set Sept. 30 as the date for a by-election in a crucial rural constituency and the result could give it an indication as…

The UWI’s new International School for Development Justice: “a revolution and a solution”

L-R Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Studies & Research, The UWI Professor Clive Landis, Pro Vice‐Chancellor and Principal of The UWI, Cave Hill Campus Mrs Andrea McNish. University Bursar / Chief Financial Officer, The UWI Mrs Laleta Davis-Mattis, University Counsel,…

UWI’s New Online Global SDG Graduate School

International School for Development Justice launches on August 21 The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, W.I., Friday, August 16, 2024—After almost two years of finalising its operational procedures and negotiations, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is set to…

US launches Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship Hub in Jamaica

By Nelson A King From Caribbean Life Getty Image The United States Department of State says that Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe, US Ambassador to Jamaica N. Nick Perry and the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, Caribbean on Wednesday…

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism awarded Order of Jamaica, Honorary Doctorate for sterling contribution to industry

By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett makes his address to the Diaspora who attended the Team Jamaica Bickle event in New York on Sunday, April 14, 2024.  Photo credit: Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB)…

Minister Attends 70th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, promoting Innovation, Collaboration and Resilience

The Honourable Johany Jay Ebanks, MP and Minister of Planning, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure, Transport and Development is proud to announce the successful participation of the Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure, Transport and the Department of Agriculture in the 70th…