Caribbean Development Bank to hold Annual Meeting in Montego Bay, Jamaica
On May 18 and 19, 2016, Heads of States, Ministers of Finance and High Level Representatives of 28 countries will assemble in Montego Bay, Jamaica for the Forty-Sixth Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Board of Governors. At…
Invitational Show Jumping Competition hosted in Cayman Islands
From Equestrian Center Cayman Islands This weekend, The Equestrian Center on Linford Pierson Highway will host an invitational show jumping competition with riders from Jamaica and the USA competing against local riders. Local riders will share a horse with a visiting…
Cayman Islands: Charges in stabbing incident in North Side on 20 April
From RCIPS: Fri, May 6, 2016 at 3:43 PM The man, age 23, arrested on suspicion of Attempted Murder has now been charged with Attempted Murder and Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent, and was scheduled to appear in court this…
Holness optimistic Ja will become gas hub for Caribbean
From Jamaica Gleaner Washington, DC: Prime Minister Andrew Holness is optimistic that Jamaica will become the hub for gas in the Caribbean and promises that his government will be strategic in its efforts to diversify the country’s energy sector. “Renewables…
Expert team tries to track down killers of American missionaries in Jamaica
From Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tuesday May 3, 2016 – Expert investigators have been assigned to the police probe into the murders of two American missionaries over the weekend. Commissioner of Police Carl Williams also told the media yesterday that the…
Sandals Foundation partners with 16-year-old actor Marcus Scribner to serve as Youth Advocate Ambassador
From The Sandals Foundation MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, April 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Extending his current work as a member of the Teen Advisory Panel (TAP) for Beaches Resorts, 16-year-old actor Marcus Scribner has agreed to serve in the newly created…
Ethiopia welcomes Jamaica’s assistance in Education
By Rochelle Williams From JIS His Imperial Highness Welcomes Assistance towards the Development of Ethiopia’s Education System Story Highlights His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie says he will welcome assistance from Jamaican educators, in the development of the Ethiopian school…
The boat that really DOES rock
More than 3,000 heavy metal fans take to the high seas on a cruise that boasts four days of live music, pool bombing competitions and 5am parties By Georgia Diebelius For MAILONLINE The Independence of the Seas cruise, which is…
The Editor Speaks: Why are we blinkered when it comes to drugs?
No matter how much evidence is given to the medical benefits of ganja (marijuana) our lawmakers eyes are blinkered and their ears are deaf. No matter how many are the appalling aftereffects of all the legalized drugs the pharmaceutical companies…
Digicel strengthens female workforce with ‘WILL Power’ series
From Jamaica Observer Telecoms giant Digicel has embarked on a new initiative aimed at empowering and grooming female employees for leadership roles in the organisation. Named the Women in Leadership Learning Power (WILL Power) series, the programme is delivered in…