Jill Stewart, the wife of Sandals Resorts International and ATL Group Executive Chairman Adam Stewart, passed on Friday night after a long and brave battle with cancer. She was 43. News of her…
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Imani Duncan-Price | Cut the umbilical cord of politics
“If you want a truly representative and effective Parliament that acts on behalf of the people of Jamaica and not in the interest of their political party, we have to cut the umbilical…
Christopher Tufton | Declare NCDs in SIDS as public-health emergency
The recent SIDS Ministerial Conference on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health in Barbados yielded an important outcome document: the 2023 Bridgetown Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health. However, while reflecting the concern…
JDTAN’s 8th Annual Education Summit Closes with Spectacular Gala in Miramar on Jamaica Diaspora Day 2023
The Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network (JDTAN) recently held its 8th annual Advancements in Education Summit, which hosted 100 participating educators in Miramar, Florida. The 2023 JDTAN Education Summit—themed, “Advancing our passion for…
Mandeville overrun by thugs, says councillor
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Councillors here are calling on the constabulary’s leadership in this south-central parish to better respond to concerns of crime and are also lobbying for greater mobility, following recent incidents. The…
AI caution
Amid growing concern about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on people’s lives, the Jamaican Government has said it will develop a national policy to govern use of the technology. Government Senator Dr…
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz to be Featured in Upcoming Documentary
The Jamaican women’s national football team is the subject of a new feature film documentary. Multi award-winning producer, Trish Dalton, has teamed up with Emmy Award-winning producer and director, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, to recount…
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 14 2023
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending July 14, 2023. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past…
Rita Marley Serenaded at Easy Sailing 77 Concert in Montego Bay
Reggae enthusiasts from around the world flocked to the Main Street Rose Hall Shopping Centre for an unforgettable evening commemorating the legendary Dr. Rita Marley. This concert marked the beginning of a month-long…
PM reiterates tough stance against gangsters
PRIME Minister Andrew Holness on Thursday reiterated his Administration’s drive against gangs as he told residents in a section of his St Andrew West Central constituency that closed-circuit television cameras will be installed…