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Lydian Memorial adds custom LED company signs for Jamaican businesses
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Lydian Memorial is expanding beyond memorial work to offer custom LED company signs for businesses, churches, offices and other organizations across Jamaica.
Lydian Memorial set to open Oct. 13 in Clarendon
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Lydian Memorial will officially open on Oct. 13, 2026, in Clarendon, Jamaica, bringing personalized granite memorials, laser engraving and a JMD $5,000 referral offer to the market.
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.
Books Build Bridges, San Fernando launch literacy drive with 10,000 books
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Books Build Bridges and the City of San Fernando launched a child-friendly literacy initiative on International Literacy Day in Trinidad and Tobago, starting with 10,000 donated children’s books for local schools and communities.
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.
Ashok Patwari turns 30 years of travel into 14 short stories
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Ashok Patwari has released The Blindspots, a collection of 14 short stories drawn from more than 150 works written over three decades.
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.
Juici Patties to open 100th U.S. restaurant in Philadelphia
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Juici Patties will celebrate the grand opening of its 100th U.S. location on Aug. 29 in Philadelphia, adding a new Jamaican-patties restaurant and local jobs to Cheltenham Avenue.
Spence-Chapin opens Arizona offices in Phoenix and Tucson
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Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children is expanding in Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson to broaden access to adoption, counseling and family support services.
FENIX360 launches global streaming push with live events in 13 countries
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FENIX360 is rolling out “Streaming Reimagined” with live music events across 13 countries and a new partnership with Gaana that will add direct-to-fan tools and monetization features.
ADIFF to stream 10-film virtual series on global Black history
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will stream African Diaspora: History and Cinema from Aug. 28 to Sept. 6, 2026, as part of its 2026 Summer Virtual Film Series.
Arabian Falcons FC launches Premier League-style academy in Dubai
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Arabian Falcons FC has launched Arabian Falcons Academy in Dubai, opening what the club calls a Premier League-standard pathway for players ages 6 to 16. The academy starts with a free trial week Aug. 24-28 at JA Sports Complex and is designed to…
Global mental health mission trains 500 in Kitale, Kenya
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Mental health professionals and humanitarian partners from Kenya and the U.S. gathered in Kitale for a multi-day mission centered on training, trauma-informed care, and community outreach.
Travel And Tour World names top solo travel destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released a 2026 ranking of the top 30 solo travel destinations across the Americas and Caribbean, led by the United States, Canada and Costa Rica. The list highlights places the outlet says combine safety, transit access,…
CSIFF26 unveils 47-film lineup from 14 countries
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Conch Shell International Film Fest will bring 47 films from 14 countries to New York City Oct. 9-11, 2026, with screenings, panels and awards split between Manhattan and Queens.
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.
Jacqueline Johnson receives CTO Legacy Award as foundation nears 30 years
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization honored Jacqueline Johnson with its Legacy Award as the CTO Foundation nears its 30th anniversary.
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