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JDC 2020 social issues debate kicks off with broad range of issues

Kingston, Jamaica.  August 26, 2020. Twenty questions in 90-minutes, on a wide range of issues were asked, answered and rebutted on Tuesday evening in the first of three debates being staged under the auspices of the Jamaica Debates Commission, JDC. …

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Sir George Alleyne: Tribute to the late Rt. Hon. Owen Arthur

he UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The following statement is issued by Sir George Alleyne, Chancellor Emeritus of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), in tribute to the late Rt. Honourable Owen Arthur.  I cannot…

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Caribbean Airlines re-starts flights from Jamaica to Antigua and Barbados

Port-of-Spain July 16, 2020. Effective July 25, 2020 Caribbean Airlines will re-start flight operations between Kingston, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbados. Customers can look forward to twice weekly service connecting these destinations. The re-introduction of the flights is part of the…

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Building the Economy: Funding through Alternative Investments – Invitation to participate on Tuesday, June 9! 11am – 12n

The Development Bank of Jamaica, in partnership with the Caribbean Alternative Investment Association (CARAIA) will host a free webinar on Building the Economy: Funding through ALternative Investments on Tuesday, 9 June 2020 from 11:00 am to 12 noon. View live…

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The UWI salutes CDB on its golden anniversary

Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, Thursday, 13 February 2020. The University of the West Indies (The UWI) congratulates the Caribbean Development Bank on its 50th Anniversary.The following statement is issued by the Vice-Chancellor of The UWI, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles. Fifty years…

Equestrians Champions

Cayman Equestrians Named Champions in Jamaica December has been a great month for Cayman’s youth equestrians competing in Jamaica. In early December, the Cayman team of Ava Law, Nadia Thompson and Madison Ameline were named Champions at the Dressage Invitational…

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OECS ICT companies connect with global tech leaders at TechBeach Retreat in Jamaica

From OECS-Chamber of Commerce of Martinique Wednesday, December 18, 2019 — Six companies from the Eastern Caribbean participated in the 4th edition of the TechBeach Retreat which took place in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from December 5-7 2019.  The two-day event brought…

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Service a way of life for COJO awardees

From Jamaica Observer THIS year, New York-based charity Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) honoured six people and entities for their invaluable support of the organisation and its cause, as it celebrates 25 years. The charity has consistently sought to help…

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The UWI part of collaboration to facilitate inter-regional South-South climate risk learning and research

Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, December 16, 2019 —The year 2019 once again proved challenging for many communities around the world who are living at the frontlines of climate change. Low-lying island states especially were hit by a number of weather…

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Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands mourns passing of Bishop Alfred Reid [Funeral announced]

From Jamaica Observer The Anglican communion was plunged into mourning late Monday [Dec 2] night with news of the passing of the Right Rev Alfred Charles Reid, the 13th bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Bishop Reid, who died…