Jamaica’s Tourism Minister sets sights on Welcoming 500,000 UK Visitors by 2030

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (C) pauses for a moment with, L-R, Elizabeth Fox, Regional Director, UK and Nordics and Donovan White, Director of Tourism ahead of the Platinum Celebration Awards honouring top UK tour operators at the...

Jamaica sets sights on 500,000 UK visitors by 2030

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (C) pauses for a moment with, L-R, Elizabeth Fox, Regional Director, UK and Nordics and Donovan White, Director of Tourism, ahead of the Platinum Celebration Awards honouring top UK tour operators at the...

Jamaica going after 500,000 UK visitors annually by 2030

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has indicated that Jamaica has set a target of getting 500,000 United Kingdom visitors annually by 2030, as part of a push to grow one of the country's important travel markets. Bartlett said Jamaica plans to use a...

63,000 Jamaicans now enrolled in HEART

INGLETON....one in every three HEART enrollees is being trained in emerging fields such as ICT, logistics, construction, manufacturing and agriculture. ROSE HALL, St James — Up to August of this year approximately 63,000 Jamaicans were enrolled in...

AI poised to transform Jamaica’s labour market — PIOJ head

HENRY... it is critical that we ensure that our labour force is equipped to reap all the benefits in this new age THE potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity and save time is rapidly gaining recognition in Jamaica, with one...

Housing lottery launches for 185 units at Ruby Square in Jamaica, rent starts at $1,843

Ruby Square at 166-20 90th Ave. in Jamaica. Rendering courtesy of NYC Housing Connect Sign up for our weekly email newsletter to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City. New York City has launched a housing lottery for 185...

US delays surcharge for non-immigrant visas

There is a delayed start to the implementation of a US$250 surcharge on most non-immigrant visas. It was set for October 1, the start of the United States fiscal year. Once in effect, applicants from non-visa waiver countries, including Jamaica,...

Jamaican community searching for missing 12-year-old Manchester High student

The small community of Wales, Manchester, Jamaica, is in shock following the disappearance of 12-year-old Jayden Thompson, a first-form student at Manchester High School. Known for his quiet nature, helpful demeanor, and academic promise, Jayden...

Jamaican Reggae Festival marred by crowd chaos

The inaugural Jamaican Reggae Festival at New York’s Madison Square Garden faced disruption when Big Youth, performing early on Saturday night, sparked a surge of fans to the stage. Dressed in a vibrant red, green, and gold poncho with a tasseled...

New Hornbake Library exhibit honors Sesame Street’s cultural pioneering

By Kya Amada and Justin Mehlbrech Hornbake Library unveiled its exhibit, “The UMD Sesame Street Archival Showcase,” Wednesday, which explores the educational experience and cultural impact of the beloved puppet show Sesame Street. A quaint corner...

Strengthening Jamaica-Tanzania ties

Prime Minister Michael Manley and Tanzanian President Julius K. Nyerere discussed a wide range of international and bilateral issues during the president’s official visit to Jamaica. The leaders explored developments in Portuguese colonial...

Jamaican-Born Cosmetics Guru Opens First Major Brick-And-Mortar Store In The US

When it comes to cosmetics and investments, beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. That’s why Yolondo Salmon Thomas, chief executive officer of Playing in Makeup by Yolondo (PIMBY), has invested in her first major cosmetic store in the...

‘One Nation, New Symbols’ exhibition opened at National Gallery of Jamaica

THE NATIONAL Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), located in the Kingston Mall in downtown, was swarmed with patrons on the evening of Sunday, September 28, as it opened its newest exhibition, ‘One Nation, New Symbols’ (ONNS). The space was packed with...

These are Jamaica’s most luxurious villas for a relaxing break

Swathes of tufted white sand, endless sunshine, rum on tap — what’s not to love? Add in dramatic, jungle-clad mountains, the renowned coffee, and locals as laid-back and friendly as you’d hope and you’ve got an island worth exploring. Jamaica has...

Teenage Engineering Brings EP-40 DrumMachine/Sequencer Launch To Jamaica

Members of Teenage Engineering. Teenage Engineering, the Swedish design and technology collective renowned for redefining the boundaries of music gear, is set to launch its newest instrument, the EP-40 drum machine and sequencer, with a week-long...

Woman’s Club Foundation of Jamaica officially launched

Members of the Woman’s Club Foundation of Jamaica share a moment with representatives from partner beneficiary organisations - Chain of Hope Jamaica, Majesty Gardens Infant School, Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre, RISE Life Management Services,...

Immigration Policy and The Hospitality Workforce

When staffing shortages hit at peak season, it’s not just guest satisfaction that suffers — room inventory shrinks, and operations strain under pressure. Across U.S. hospitality, uncertain immigration policy is now a key factor shaping workforce...

Remembering Dr. Joseph Robert Love: Priest, Physician, Journalist and Jamaica’s First Pan-African Nationalist

In the long arc of Caribbean history, a few figures stand out as visionaries who anticipated the movements of a new century. Among them is Dr. Joseph Robert Love, a Bahamian-born intellectual, physician, priest, journalist, and politician who made...

Sydney’s First Jamaican Patty Shop Opens in the Inner West

Sydney has a new taste of the Caribbean with the opening of its first dedicated Jamaican patty shop in the Inner West. Locals can now savour one of Jamaica’s most iconic street foods: a golden, flaky pastry filled with perfectly seasoned meat or...

Antigua and Barbuda Creates Strong Impact at CMU Conference in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica, 2nd October, 2025…The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is hosting its annual CMU Industry Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica from 1st to 2nd October 2025, under the theme “Embracing the Blue Economy:...