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UNESCO Brings Global Perspective to Jamaica’s Parliamentary Debate on Culture
UNESCO
UNESCO Regional Director and Representative for the Caribbean Eric Falt today presented UNESCO’s perspective on Jamaica’s Green Paper for the National Policy for Culture, Entertainment and the Creative Economy 2025–2035 to the Joint Select...
Royalton Hotels & Resorts Returns to Full Strength in Jamaica with Five Resorts Open
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalton Hotels & Resorts has officially reopened its complete Jamaica portfolio, welcoming travelers back to five resorts across Negril and Montego Bay following a significant investment...
Supporting Learning and Recovery: UNESCO and Youth Reach Schools in Jamaica
UNESCO
As schools and students continue moving forward after the impact of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, UNESCO continues to support them along the way. On 15 September 2026, the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean with the Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network...
IMR Joins Reggae Icons to Bring Healthcare and Recovery Support to Hurricane-Affected Families in Jamaica
EIN Presswire
BLUEFIELDS, JAMAICA, September 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International Medical Relief (IMR) joined reggae icon Judy Mowatt, Judy Mowatt Outreach Ministries, and the Sean Paul Foundation for the Bluefields Rising Health & Recovery Fair, a...
Royalton Hotels & Resorts Returns to Full Strength in Jamaica With Five Resorts Open
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalton Hotels & Resorts has officially reopened its complete Jamaica portfolio, welcoming travelers back to five resorts across Negril and Montego Bay following a significant investment...
WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Child Predators, Human Traffickers, and Armed Carjackers
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Under President Trump, ICE has been unleashed to arrest and deport illegal aliens to Make America Safe Again WASHINGTON –– Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst illegal aliens, including those...
Jamaica ratifies the 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property
UNESCO
On 16 July 2026, Jamaica deposited with the Director-General its instrument of ratification of the Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (Paris, 14 November...
Back to the Roots & Ayesha Curry team up to support Jamaica with the largest organic seed donation in island history
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a landmark effort to support Jamaican agricultural recovery following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, Ayesha Curry, Back to the Roots, and The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) announced...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.25 Million to Connect Returning Residents with Jobs and Career Training
Commonwealth Corporation - Massachusetts
9/24/26 - The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $2.25 million in Re-entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program grants to 12 organizations that will provide job training, career support and employment opportunities to 445...
Jamaica is Ready: Royalton Hotels & Resorts Unveils “The Soul of the Island” Experiential Vacation for Families
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalton Hotels & Resorts reopens all of its Jamaica resorts, including its family-friendly properties, following an extensive refresh.
Hotel Equities Opens Kimpton Tres Ríos, the Brand's First All-Inclusive Resort
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
MIAMI, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hotel Equities (HE), a best-in-class hospitality operator and development firm, today announces the management and unveiling of Kimpton Tres Rios – All Inclusive, a luxury, 355-room all-inclusive resort...
Education in crises: Leaders call for stronger, more resilient education systems ahead of the post-2030 agenda
UNESCO
Opening the discussion, Christina Williams, SDG 4 High-level Steering Committee Sherpa Youth Representative from Jamaica, urged decision-makers to view education crises through the eyes of children and young people experiencing them.
From Paper to Platform: Jamaica's Education Ministry Wraps Up Stakeholder Consultations on Digitizing Teacher Data
UNESCO
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information of Jamaica, supported by the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean and the Joint SDG Fund, has successfully concluded a month-long stakeholder consultation series on digitizing teacher and staff...
Silly Nice Announces New Fall Meet & Greet Tour Across New York
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
New York, New York, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silly Nice, the family-owned, small-batch New York cannabis brand founded by Shane Breen and LeVar Thomas, has announced the next leg of its statewide Meet & Greet Tour, with 10 upcoming...
Recognizing the Contributions of Boston’s Jamaican and Dominican Communities
City of Boston
Boston’s strength is shaped by the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of residents from around the world.
Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season, Galveston County Residents Are Rethinking How They Protect Belongings Before Evacuating
EIN Presswire
Galveston residents turn to climate-controlled storage for hurricane preparedness.
WORST OF THE WORST: Over the Weekend, ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Rapists
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, ICE will continue to arrest and deport illegal aliens who should not have been in America at all WASHINGTON –– Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the...
Rivage Travel Outlines What Sandals Resorts Jamaica Renovations Mean for 2026 and 2027 Bookings
EIN Presswire
Sandals South Coast, Sandals Montego Bay, and Sandals Caribbean Cay are scheduled to reopen within weeks of each other in Q4 2026. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Three of Sandals Jamaica's resorts are currently...
Rum Market to Reach USD 49.72 Billion by 2035, Driven by Premiumization and Rising Global Cocktail Culture
EIN Presswire
Premium aged rum, cocktail innovation, and expanding demand across emerging economies are expected to propel the global rum market at a 3.78% CAGR through 2035. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global Rum...
Newly Launched DestinationWeddings.ca is a Dedicated Boutique Romance Travel Service for Canadian Couples
EIN Presswire
New national brand from an award-winning travel agency helps couples plan Caribbean and Mexico destination weddings, backed by 20+ years of experience.
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