Jamaica Tourism 2023

Jamaica Tourism 2023

The significance of Jamaica’s tourism product to the emergence from the travel restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic was recently highlighted by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) which noted that the hotels and restaurants category was outpacing other...
New Year, New Life

New Year, New Life

The first baby of the New Year. As excitement warms the heart of Morteeca Cunningham, the mother who delivered her baby on New Year’s day at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, she says the joy of having a safe delivery is immeasurable. While the...
New Year Messages

New Year Messages

A happy new year! Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, extends his wishes for a positive and prosperous New Year for Jamaicans, as he calls on citizens to shun corruption, malice, and hatred from their hearts. Noting the need for renewed efforts in the fight...
Jamaicans Share New Year Resolutions 

Jamaicans Share New Year Resolutions 

At the beginning of every year, it is customary for many people to have resolutions. Since 2020 the world was plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in restrictions and lockdowns, but much has changed since then. With the inflation rate a little over ten...
JAS President: No Need to Import Sugar

JAS President: No Need to Import Sugar

While Jamaica has adequate resources to cultivate sugar, the President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) is calling on the government to avoid the importation of sugar at this time. The President says Jamaica has always been importing white sugar for various...
St Andrew Community Fears Gang Crime 

St Andrew Community Fears Gang Crime 

Residents of Taylor land in St Andrew are living in fear as gang violence resurfaces. This follows the triple murder of a father, his son, and their friend on New Year’s Eve in the nearby Cane River community. Reports are that the men were murdered after leaving a...