Jamaica: Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett named Global Tourism Icon
The Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) has named Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, ‘Global Tourism Icon’ in recognition of what it says are his “outstanding contributions to the tourism industry.”
Jamaica: Petrojam assessing damage from refinery fire
Following a fire that erupted on Tuesday evening at its Marcus Garvey Drive location in Kingston, Jamaica, the state-owned petroleum refinery, Petrojam, is now focused on evaluating the damage incurred during the incident.
New study into Type 2 diabetes treatment yields promising results
The study, titled ‘Combined Supplementation of S-Nitro glutathione and Glutathione Improves Glycaemic Control in Type 2 Diabetic Rats’, was led by a master’s graduate from the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus, Amarley Wright.
Electoral Commission of Jamaica declares winner of Local Government election
The Electoral Commission of Jamaica issued a statement on Saturday evening, affirming that the Jamaica Labour Party [JLP] won the recent local government election after securing control of seven local authorities.
US conducts single adult, family unit removal flights to Jamaica
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component agency of the Department of Homeland Security, has continued to facilitate removal flights of single adults and family units February 26 – March 1.
Jamaican Colin Channer named poet laureate for state of Rhode Island
Jamaica-born writer Colin Channer has been named the seventh poet laureate for the state of Rhode Island.
Jamaicans urged to desist from making false bomb threats
In late 2023, the JFB was bombarded by a series of bomb threats that were made to several schools, businesses and government institutions.
Jamaica: Everald Warmington resigns from the Cabinet
Everald Warmington has resigned as Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation in Jamaica, in the wake of his comments that he would starve an elected People's National Party councillor of public funds.
Shericka Jackson earns nomination for 2024 Laureus World Sportswoman of the...
Reigning Women’s World Athletics 200m champion, Shericka Jackson, has been nominated for the esteemed 2024 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award, solidifying her...
Morgan Heritage lead singer Peter has died
The family made a post of the singer’s passing stating that Morgan, affectionately called ‘Peetah’, died on Sunday. The post did not reveal how he passed.