The leaves of the aloe vera plant have a wealth of uses and is a common ingredient in many over-the-counter products from creams, gels and ointments to dietary supplements. There are multiple ways…
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Irwine Clare, Chair of Team Jamaica Bickle, Honoured by Consulate General of Jamaica New York
Irwine Clare, the chair of Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB), was honoured for his leadership of the organization and its volunteers at the TJB village at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April…
Norse Atlantic Airways heads to Jamaica
Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed the announcement by low-cost Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic Airways that it will expand its services to the Caribbean to include Jamaica this winter season. “This service…
Caribbean Heat Season Warms Up, Maybe Hotter Than Usual.
It has been a hot couple of months for many Caribbean islands, with no end in sight to the excessive heat. According to the Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF), in its heat…
‘Pocket Rocket’ named Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year
Jamaica’s multiple World and Olympic Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is the winner of the prestigious Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award. The Jamaican sprint queen topped five other nominees shortlisted for the award…
Work Starts on the Long-awaited Usain Bolt Statue
The long-promised statue of track icon and Trelawny native Usain Bolt is now one step to becoming a reality after work started on the project. Since last week, teams from the Jamaica Defense…
Maroon Town & Mount Carey Get FREE Wi-Fi
Two communities in the St. James Southern Constituency- Maroon Town and Mount Carey now have access to free Wi-Fi. Last week Thursday, free Wi-Fi was officially commissioned into service in the communities and…
Spice, ‘Queen of the Dancehall’, Honoured in Red Carpet Affair, Awarded Key to South Florida Region
The Fort Lauderdale Marriott North was certainly the place to be on Friday May 5th (Cinco de Mayo), as the hosting venue to celebrate the musical legacy and achievements of Spice, ‘Queen of…
Caribbean Youth Show Growing Interest In Data Science Internships – PWC in the Caribbean
PwC in the Caribbean’s data science internship programme has attracted interest from over 180 applicants in 22 countries, including 131 applicants from the Caribbean region. Responding to the growing need for diverse skills…
Jamaicans.com Is Changing And You’re A Huge Part Of The Change
Jamaicans.com, the leading website for news and information about Jamaica and the wider Caribbean is expanding. The company has appointed a chief executive officer, Dawson Lewis who is currently leading a digital rebranding…