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Jamaican thriller Stew Peas sells out premiere, lands six award nods
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The Jamaican-made psychological thriller Stew Peas premiered to a sold-out crowd in Kingston and is set for a nationwide release July 22, followed by a U.S. premiere in Maryland on Aug. 23. The film also picked up six nominations at the inaugural…
S Hotels Jamaica CEO Christopher Issa Named JHTA Hotelier of the Year
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S Hotels Jamaica is celebrating CEO Christopher Issa after the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association named him Hotelier of the Year at its 65th annual meeting in Jamaica.
CO2LIFT hosts physician retreat in Jamaica to advance care standards
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Lumisque Inc. brought more than 40 physicians, surgeons and aesthetic professionals to Jamaica for a weeklong retreat centered on education, collaboration and clinical innovation.
Diaspora leaders push Caribbean healthcare overhaul at Signal Jamaica
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At Signal Jamaica in Montego Bay on June 17, We WHISTLE Global brought together diaspora and regional leaders to focus on healthcare, economic growth and resilience across the Caribbean.
NUGL and Cannibble begin Jamaica product market evaluation
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NUGL said June 9 it has started a Jamaica market evaluation with Cannibble Food-Tech to test selected functional beverage samples through Kaya Pizza and Square Grouper Bars. The pilot is meant to gauge consumer acceptance, market demand and…
ALIVE to stream charity PPV with Jamaica's First Lady
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ALIVE Podcast Network will stream its first pay-per-view event on June 21, 2026, to raise money for The Mustard Seed in Kingston, Jamaica, which supports more than 500 children.
CTO honors Jacqueline Johnson with Legacy Award
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization has given Jacqueline Johnson its Legacy Award as the CTO Foundation nears its 30th anniversary.
S Hotel Montego Bay earns AAA Four Diamond award
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S Hotel Montego Bay in Montego Bay, Jamaica, has received the AAA Four Diamond Award after anonymous on-site inspections.
ADIFF returns to Washington for 19th film festival
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival is bringing award-winning films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America to George Washington University in Washington, D.C., from Aug. 14-16. The lineup centers on human rights,…
African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to Washington for 19th edition
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will hold its 19th Washington, D.C. edition Aug. 14-16 at George Washington University, with films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America focused on human rights, democracy, identity…
Rum market seen reaching $49.72 billion by 2035 as premiumization accelerates
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The global rum market is projected to grow from $35.28 billion in 2025 to $49.72 billion by 2035, driven by premium aged expressions, cocktail culture and flavored innovation.
Vector Global Logistics Lands on Inaugural PurposeBuilt100 List
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Vector Global Logistics, a Certified B Corp based in Atlanta, was named to the first PurposeBuilt100 list recognizing America’s fastest-growing mission-driven companies.
Travel And Tour World names top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its 2026 ranking of the top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean, placing Mexico first, followed by the United States and Peru. The list highlights culinary heritage, local ingredients, street food…
Malaysia Festival 2026 returns to Resorts World New York City with Indian fusion dance performance
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The Consulate General of Malaysia in New York and Resorts World New York City will host Malaysia Festival 2026 on July 11 in Queens, with free admission and an expected crowd of more than 5,000. The daylong event will showcase Malaysian culture,…
Reliant Destinations’ Mr TraveLux tops 10 million watch minutes
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Reliant Destinations says its Mr TraveLux YouTube library passed 10.26 million public watch minutes in June 2026, equal to about 171,000 hours.
UCC to celebrate about 1,000 graduands and honor three global leaders
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The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean will hold Commencement 2026 on July 19 at Kingston’s National Arena, recognizing about 1,000 graduands and honoring three distinguished leaders.
Bunny Wailer’s Rock N Groove returns on remastered vinyl
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Solomonic Productions Ltd is reissuing Bunny Wailer’s Rock N Groove on remastered vinyl, with a Jamaica-only limited edition rollout and a worldwide Record Store Day Black Friday release on Nov. 23, 2026. The campaign ties the album’s return to…
Juici Patties opens first Georgia restaurant in Atlanta
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Juici Patties opened its first Georgia location on June 1 in Atlanta, marking a new step in the Jamaican chain’s U.S. expansion beyond Florida and New York. The restaurant is already drawing early customer interest and community support as the…
IAOTP to honor Dr. Shellie Hipsky in New York City
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The International Association of Top Professionals will name Dr. Shellie Hipsky its 2026 Top Women’s Empowerment Expert of the Year at its annual gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The honor recognizes her work leading Inspiring Lives…
Nicole McCain pushes small businesses to build AI systems before buying tools
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AI strategist Nicole McCain is urging small business owners to treat artificial intelligence as a business design problem, not a software purchase, in a recent Close Up Radio feature.
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