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…
‘No more cybertheft compensation’
NCB’s inhouse fraud specialist, Dane Nicholson, wants banks and financial houses to get tough on customers as a teaching moment for those who carelessly fall into the trap of cybercriminals. He is also…
IMF: Jamaica heat wave could stir megastorm, big losses
The current heatwave in Jamaica is symptomatic of a wider warming climate that experts think may fuel a once-in-a-lifetime hurricane. And if such conditions were to persist and trigger a 100-year event, Jamaica…
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…
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…
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…
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…
17 hidden accounts
A Customs officer who allegedly failed to disclose 17 bank accounts which she held from 2018 to 2020 is to be charged with breaches of the Corruption (Prevention) Act (CPA) and the Integrity…