By: Juergen T Steinmetz | eturbonews.com| Editorial credit: Eturbonews.com Over US$3.5 Billion In Premium Tourism Developments In Last Three Months As Jamaica’s pivot toward the luxury tourism market gains momentum, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is reinforcing his strong commitment to a policy that ensures local communities directly benefit from these new developments. As Jamaica’s […]
Jamaica—a Caribbean powerhouse celebrated for reggae, Rastafari, and vibrant Afro-culture—is also a rapidly evolving economy with robust tourism, manufacturing, creative sectors, and investment-friendly policies. For African American investors seeking a fusion of cultural resonance and growth opportunity, Jamaica offers fertile creative, tech, and hospitality avenues. Culture & Identity Jamaica’s identity emerged from the Taíno Indigenous […]
My Fellow Jamaicans and Friends of Jamaica, As we celebrate another milestone in the remarkable journey of our beloved Jamaica, I extend warm and heartfelt greetings to our vibrant Jamaican Diaspora across the 33 states served by the Consulate General of Jamaica in New York, and to our friends in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. This […]
By Sir Ronald Sanders Two Executive Orders issued by U.S. President Donald Trump have sparked concern across the Caribbean, much as they have in Central America and beyond. One mandates the removal of illegal migrants from the U.S., while the other shutters the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), an institution that has long been […]
By Jamaicans.com | Photo credit: Erika Koch / National Portrait Gallery UK On this day, 6th February 1905, the remarkable Una Marson was born in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, Jamaica. A poet, playwright, journalist, and activist, Marson was a pioneer in Caribbean literature and an unwavering advocate for gender equality and racial justice. Her contributions […]
The National Football League (NFL) has long been dominated by American-born players, but international talent continues to make an impact. Among foreign-born players, Jamaica ranks third in representation, following Canada and Germany. Jamaicans have been part of the NFL for decades, with Craig Bingham being the first Jamaican-born player drafted into the league in 1982. […]
Photo credit: Papine High School CCRIF, through its Small Grants Programme, provided US$25,000 to the Papine High School in Jamaica for their Greenhouse and Hydroponics Project. The grant from CCRIF supported the construction of a greenhouse and hydroponics system at the school. The greenhouse is seen as a boost to the school, serving as a […]
By jamaicans.com | Photo credit: jamaicans.com Reggae and dancehall music, born in Jamaica, have traveled across the globe, finding a unique and thriving subculture in Japan. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene landscapes of Yokohama, the influence of these genres is deeply rooted in Japanese society. The story of reggae in Japan […]
By Janet Howard, Exclusive to CAW | Editorial credit: Hendra Sumatera / shutterstock.com Today marks the birthday of one of the most iconic and influential figures in music history—Bob Marley. Born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica, Bob Marley became a global symbol of peace, unity, and love through his powerful lyrics and […]
By Eturbonews | Editorial Credit: byvalet / shutterstock.com As Jamaica prepares for another record-breaking year in tourist arrivals, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has heaped praises on workers and partners in the industry for their continued sterling contribution. The importance of showing appreciation to tourism workers and industry stakeholders, was underscored by Minister Bartlett at the […]