The Harder They Come celebrates 40th anniversary with US rerun
From Caribbean 360 The low-budget crime film is often credited with introducing Jimmy Cliff and Jamaican pop culture to an international audience. KINGSTON, Jamaica, Friday July 12, 2013 – The Harder They Come, the film often credited with introducing enduring…
Bridgewater wants more opportunities for women in agriculture
From Jamaica Observer United States Ambassador to Jamaica Pamela Bridgewater is calling on governments in the Caribbean and Pacific Islands to leverage their advantages to build sustainable and productive agricultural enterprises and create opportunities for women-owned businesses. The ambassador was…
Caribbean Chef of the Year, Brian Lumley for Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, New York
From South Florida Caribbean News NEW YORK – QUEENS, NY,– Still high celebrating his recent win as ‘Caribbean Chef of the Year’ at the prestigious Taste of the Caribbean 2013 Culinary showcase in Florida, Chef Brian Lumley will be showing…
Head of Caricom climate change centre defends need for funds
From Jamaica Observer CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — The Deputy Director of the Belize-based Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), Dr Ulric Trotz has defended regional countries from criticisms that they are more interested in seeking financial assistance from the…
Jamaica adopts smoking ban in public places
From NECN KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — People caught lighting up in bars, restaurants and other enclosed public spaces now face hefty penalties in Jamaica. The new law also prohibits smoking in outdoor public spots such as bus stops and open-air…
Reduction of teachers on study leave will save $840M
Jamaican Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Ministry has begun to reduce the number of teachers and the associated cost approved for study leave, on a phased basis, which will result in the saving of some $840…
Solamon set to bid on Jamaican RFP; local schools and offices to benefit
(Kingston) – Solamon President Jay Yeo announced today the company’s intends to bid on the Request For Proposal issued by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), with a decision expected in the fall. Accordingly, PCJ is inviting bids on a…
UPDATE: Tyson Gay (USA) and FIVE Jamaican athletes fail drug tests
From Caribbean 360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Monday July 15, 2013 – The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) has confirmed that five Jamaican athletes have tested positive for banned substances. JADCO’s Chairman Dr Herb Elliott said that he has received reports of adverse…
Clergy in concert a success
By Miguel A. Thomas, Jamaica Observer KINGSTON’S instalment of Clergy in Concert II delivered quality entertainment for persons of all ages and tastes at the Campion Auditorium in St Andrew last Sunday. Clergymen of the Anglican Diocese of Jamaica and…
Pig farmers to benefit from CPJ-led export thrust
From Jamaica Observer Montego Bay-based company finding new markets for Jamaican pork There is a wave of excitement in the local pig farming industry as Caribbean Producers Jamaica Ltd, (CPJ) has identified several markets for commercial export of Jamaican pork….
