Jamaica’s Coalition for Forests calls for local government attention to forest conservation and management
From CANARI Communications Community members conduct reforestation on Exhibition Hill, Portland. Credit JCDT Kingston, January 21, 2024 – Jamaica’s Coalition for Forests is calling on candidates for Councillors and Mayors in the upcoming Local Government Elections on February 26 to…
CTO to Engage in High-Level Talks at Tourism Resilience Meeting in Jamaica
Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization CTO Chairman Kenneth Bryan with Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper in Saint-Martin last week MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (February 15, 2024) – Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chairman Kenneth Bryan highlights the upcoming second Global Tourism Resilience Conference in Montego…
UWI Hosts 8th Global Reggae Conference – A Century of Sound: Technology, Culture and Performance
The UWI, Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Wednesday, February 14, 2024—The region’s 8th Global Reggae Conference (#GRC2024) hosted by the Institute of Caribbean Studies and the Reggae Studies Unit at The University of the West Indies kicks off today, Wednesday, February 14….
World Bank supports investment in youth skills and innovation in OECS countries
Washington, D.C., January 11, 2024, The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a new project to promote transversal and advanced technical skills among youth, strengthen regional cooperation in post-secondary education, and foster collaborative innovation within Organization of Eastern Caribbean…
Opinion: An ounce of prevention
By Peter Polack Peter Polack Since 1948 the state of Israel has had several short wars with their neighbors that eventually led to long term rapprochement with most of them. However, this has not been the case with their nearest…
Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism attend Grand Opening Ceremony at Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters
CARIBPR WIRE, MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Thurs. Dec. 14, 2023: Blue Diamond Resorts celebrated a momentous occasion on December 13, 2023, marking the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its latest property, Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults…
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Guarding Sovereignty
The UWI Vice-Chancellor’s Forum examines the Political and Legal Issues arising from the Guyana/Venezuela Border Controversy. The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, December 4, 2023—Upcoming instalment of The University of the West Indies (UWI) Vice-Chancellor’s Forum will examine the political…
World Bank strengthens support to education in Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica, November 20, 2023: The Government of Jamaica and the World Bank have signed a $30 Million agreement aimed at improving teaching practices, inclusiveness, learning conditions and reaching more vulnerable students, as well as the use of information for decision-making…
Flooding from a tropical disturbance hits Jamaica
The Jamaica Public Service Company. said approximately 14,000 customers were without power in Jamaica after heavy rains downed trees, severed power lines and caused landslides. And, according to the Jamaican Defense Force, at least 24 people were rescued from floodwaters…
Dallas Metropolitan Area to host a decisive week of Concacaf Nations League matches in March 2024
Miami, FL (Monday, November 13, 2023) – Concacaf has announced that the Dallas Metropolitan Area will host a decisive week of 2023/24 Concacaf Nations League (CNL) matches during the FIFA Match Window of March 2024. World-renowned AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX,…
