Jamaican Highschool Alumni Assoc. host Women's Empowerment Conference Columbus, NC - Many events have occurred this year that have the potential to transform the course of lives. One such event was the first annual Women’s Empowerment Conference held recently in Atlanta. This conference brought together diverse women in their 30’s through 80’s who are alumnae of two high schools in Kingston, Jamaica,...Read More... Baptist Health International Center of Miami Supports Jamaican Communities With Multiple Donations MIAMI – Baptist Health International Center of Miami and South Miami Hospital, both divisions of Baptist Health South Florida, continued their efforts to support communities throughout Jamaica last week by presenting major donations in Montego Bay and Kingston.
A team of Baptist Health representatives was on hand at SOS Children’s...Read More... African American Investors encouraged to look to Jamaica
MIAMI - Jamaica's Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is inviting black Americans to invest in the country's tourist sector.
He said that while African Americans have a lot of spending power, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of the country's tourist earnings, they should not only seek to vacation on the island, but to set...Read More...
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Busy Signal ft. Bounty Killer - Summn' A Guh Gwaan [OFFICIAL] This track is featured on Busy's NEW album: D.O.B. The video was directed by the legendary Ras Kassa.
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Gyptian - Hold You (Official Video) Its been five years since he shot onto the musical radar with the chart-topping and thought-provoking single Serious Times. Since then he has racked up a handful of minor hits including Mama Dont Cry, I Can Feel Your Pain and Beautiful Lady.
Now singer Gyptian and record label VP Records have thrown their muscle behind his latest hit Hold Yuh, which... View Multimedia...
Air Jamaica Update The latest news on what is happening with the Caribbean's favorite airline. Air Jamaica and Caribbean Airline.
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Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Local Hotels Recognised By Travelage West Magazine WASHINGTON, DC - The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) was selected as the "Official International Tourist Board Providing the Best Travel Agent Support" at TravelAge West's 2010 WAVE Awards.
Jamaica and five of its hotels were also recognised as Editor's Picks in the categories of "Best Destination for Honeymoon/Romance Vacation,"...Read More...
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Caribbean Airlines’ Employees Meet Trinidad & Tobago’s Delegate To Miss Universe 2010 Port-of-Spain, Trinidad – Caribbean Airlines has joined a host of corporate sponsors in the quest to taking Latoya Woods, Trinidad & Tobago’s Miss Universe 2010 delegate to the international competition in Las Vegas. Ms. Woods visited the Caribbean Airlines head office at Piarco on July 28 to collect her ticket to Miami courtesy...Read More... Get Your Island On with Malibu Caribbean Rum
Miami’s own DJ Walshy Fire fuses everything Caribbean for Maliboom Boom Radio Miami — From sports to music, Miami has been buzzing in more ways than one. Miami’s Dj Walshy Fire of Black Chiney Sound produces a lively musical medley of everything Caribbean for the established liquor brand Malibu Caribbean Rum and invites...Read More... Soca Monarch, Bunji’s Birthday Bash scores big and unites the Caribbean!!!
San Fernando, Trinidad -(Sonique Solutions) – Celebrated Trinidad and Tobago lyricist and multiple International Soca Monarch champion Bunji Garlin commemorated his birthday in fine style with a one of a kind party experience which showcased the region’s hottest musical acts.
The event called “Earthstrong of a lyricist” which...Read More...
Letter to the editor: Tobago's tourism heading for a virtual crash PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - The Division of Tourism and Transportation of the Tobago House of Assembly announced, “they are banking on the Internet to expose and encourage more visitors to the island.”
Warren Solomon, director of tourism had the following to say, “the environment is right to truly exploit the Internet as a main...Read More... Jamaica Enhances Summer Appeal With Exciting Packages For Diverse Travelers MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Whether you’re looking to tee off on world-class golf courses or hike the cool forested peaks in search of exotic bird species, Jamaica’s diversity and plethora of attractions make it the ultimate destination for travelers seeking more than a sun, sand, and sea getaway. The island’s finest hotels, resorts...Read More... Nassau Welcomes a New Mega Cruise Ship to its Shores
NASSAU, Bahamas - On Thursday, July 16, 2010 the Bahamas PM, the Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, MP welcomed Norwegian Cruise Line’s Epic at a plaque exchange ceremony aboard the NCL Epic.
PM Ingraham made the following remarks:
I am very happy to welcome Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest Freestyle cruise ship - the NCL Epic. And,...Read More...
Jamaican Gov’t rolls out new incentive program to boost tourism sector
Kingston, Jamaica - The government, as part of efforts to boost the tourism sector and grow revenues, has unveiled a new incentive program – the Tourism Industry Refurbishing Programme (TIRP) that is expected to further improve the operations and competitiveness of tourism entities.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett on...Read More... Jamaica National (JN) Profits as Loans, Investments Rise
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The JN Group grew its profits the traditional way, primarily increasing its loan and investment revenues for the 2010 year ended March 31, says General Manager, Earl Jarrett.
Consisting of Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) and its subsidiaries, the JN Group recorded a $1.2 billion after tax surplus...Read More... Jamaica's Tourism Marketing Initiative Yields Success KINGSTON, Jamaica - There are indications that the marketing initiative undertaken by the Jamaican Tourism Ministry in key overseas markets, to counter the negative publicity generated by the West Kingston unrest, is yielding fruit.
In the aftermath of the unrest in May, Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, announced a major...Read More...
Jamaica sprint champ Bolt defeats Powell Paris, France - World record holder Usain Bolt handily beat rival Asafa Powell in their first face-off of the year while David Oliver came close to the World record in the 110m Hurdles to highlight the Meeting Areva in Paris, the ninth stop on the 14-meeting Samsung Diamond League series.
Bolt’s convincing victory in 9.84 clearly...Read More... Miami Heat’s Udonis Haslem to visit Jamaica for youth basketball camp MIAMI - Miami Heat’s Udonis Haslem will be visiting Jamaica August 11th for the 2nd year to host a Basketball camp (Hoop For Hope) for 500 youths in Ocho Rios Jamaica and in the Mountains of Nine Mile (Home of Bob Marley).
Udonis will make major donations to schools and girls home in the island of Jamaica which includes over...Read More... Jamaica's Fastest: Bolt vs. Powell - July 16 PARIS - Friday night (July 16) will mark the season’s first head-to-head between Usain Bolt and the man whose 100m World record he took, Asafa Powell. And Bolt, like the entire athletics world, is eagerly anticipating the race.
For the second consecutive year Bolt will be the headline attraction at the Meeting AREVA - Samsung...Read More...
New U.S. Law Makes Voting Easier for Americans Abroad WASHINGTON, DC - This coming November, U.S. voters will elect 39 U.S. Senators and the entire House of Representatives. For overseas voters, the absentee voting process will be much easier, thanks in large part to a new law - the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act - that the U.S. Congress enacted last year.
To...Read More... Jamaica's New Anti-crime Strategy Starts Friday
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica's Prime Minister, the Hon Bruce Golding, has announced that a strategic plan will be implemented Friday (July 23), to enable the security forces' anti-crime efforts to continue beyond the current State of Emergency, which ends midnight Thursday.
"We must continue the battle. We cannot allow the gains...Read More... Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launches effort to combat human trafficking- "Blue Campaign" WASHINGTON — Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today launched the “Blue Campaign”—a DHS-wide initiative to combat human trafficking through enhanced public awareness, victim assistance programs, and law enforcement training and initiatives.
“The battle against human trafficking is a shared responsibility...Read More...
Caribbean American Community Supports Congresswoman Yvette Clarke in Atlanta, Georgia
By: Carol Muschette-KirkATLANTA - Caribbean American friends and supporters of U.S. Congresswoman Yvette Clarke met with her in the Sandy Springs area of Atlanta, Georgia last Sunday, July 11, 2010.
This informal fund-raiser was held at the home of Jamaican-born Gregory and Elaine Bryan in support of the re-election...Read More... What’s Your IQ on Primary Elections? By: Dr. Marcia MagnusSOUTH FLORIDA - This year’s August 24th primary election is more important than you think! Immigrants are not only considered “hard-to-count” in the census, they are also less likely than native Floridians to vote during primary and general elections. However, we all pay the salaries of elected officials...Read More... Assistant Secretary Valenzuela to travel to The Bahamas, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago WASHINGTON - Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Arturo A. Valenzuela will travel to The Bahamas, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago July 25-30. He will meet with senior officials to discuss issues of mutual interest, including the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, economic opportunity and competiveness,...Read More...
