Why is Jamaica the Caribbean’s top tourism destination?
By Zack Quaintance From Top Hotel News Users of the travel website TripAdvisor have selected the nation as the top destination in the region for 2019 and the 14th best destination in the world. TripAdvisor users have selected Jamaica as…
Two Caribbean judges appointed to United Nations Dispute Tribunal
Monday, July 22, 2019 — The 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly recently elected two Caribbean nationals, Justice Francis Belle of Barbados and Justice Eleanor Donaldson-Honeywell of Trinidad and Tobago, to serve 7 year terms of office on the…
Cayman Airways adds extra Jamaica flights
In anticipation of another busy Summer for visiting family and friends, Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) has added an additional 28 roundtrip flights between Grand Cayman and Jamaica for travel in July and August. “Each year, there is always heavy demand…
Cayman: Canadian men 1 win away from securing Olympic berth in Rugby 7s
By The Canadian Press From CBC Winner between Canada/Jamaica qualifies for 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo Canada blanked Bermuda 55-0 in semifinal play Sunday at the RF Group RAN (Rugby Americas North) Sevens to move within one win of Olympic…
St. Vincent and the Grenadines bids farewell to outgoing Director General Of FAO
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 — Outgoing Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Dr. Jose Graziano de Silva will demit office later this year and the newly elected Director General will assume the much coveted office. Hon….
UPDATE: Cayman Islands police respond to stabbing incident at West Bay residence, one man dead
From RCIPS UPDATE: Police can now confirm that the deceased in the stabbing incident which occurred last Sunday, 16 June in West Bay (original release below) was Errol George Grey, age 42. Mr. Grey was living in Cayman but is…
Discipleship focus for new Primate of the West Indies, Archbishop Howard Gregory of Jamaica
By Rachel Farmer and staff writer From ACNS Discipleship for a Church in transition will be a key focus for the new Primate of the Church of the Province of the West Indies, Archbishop Howard Gregory. The Bishop of Jamaica…
St Kitts & Nevis PM Harris’ Statement on the Passing of the Rt. Hon. Edward Seaga, Jamaica’s Fifth Prime Minister and Longest-Serving Member of Parliament
Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris of St. Kitts and Nevis extends heartfelt condolences to the people of Jamaica and the Caribbean on the passing of the Rt. Hon. Edward Seaga, Jamaica’s fifth…
Jamaica’s ‘Voices for Climate Change’ spreads its message with music
From Caribbean News Now KINGSTON, Jamaica – From reggae and dancehall music to jingles extolling the virtues of everything from laundry detergent to fast food, the way to any Jamaican’s heart is through song — prompting Panos Caribbean, a media-savvy…
Jamaica to host hemispheric disaster risk reduction meeting
From Jamaica Observer GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC) — The head of the Barbados-based Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Ronald Jackson, says the hemispheric conference on disaster risk reduction to be held in Jamaica next year presents an excellent opportunity for…