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Parkland announces Jamaican Mariame McIntosh Robinson will stand for election to its Board of Directors at upcoming AGM

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Parkland Corporation (“Parkland”, “we”, the “Company”, or “our”) (TSX: PKI) today is pleased to announce that financial technology executive, Jamaican born Mariame McIntosh Robinson, will stand for election to its Board…

Concacaf Nations League Finals preliminary rosters announced

Miami, FL (Monday, February 26, 2024) – The four men’s national teams participating in the 2023/24 Concacaf Nations League Finals (CNLF) have submitted their preliminary rosters ahead of the tournament’s semifinals on March 21, 2024. The CNLF’s third edition will be…

Cayman: Bowling & Motivational Clinic with Former West Indies Cricketer Michael Holding

Michael Holding – Image Wikipedia Cayman National and Cayman Cricket have announced a  bowling and motivational session with Michael Holding,. Holding is a former West Indies fast bowler and international cricket commentator.  The clinic will take place this Sunday, 25 February…

Jamaica’s Coalition for Forests calls for local government attention to forest conservation and management

From CANARI Communications Community members conduct reforestation on Exhibition Hill, Portland. Credit JCDT Kingston, January 21, 2024 – Jamaica’s Coalition for Forests is calling on candidates for Councillors and Mayors in the upcoming Local Government Elections on February 26 to…

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – February 19, 2024 – CTO Chairman Kenneth Bryan bats for tourism resilience

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 President’s Day Happy President’s Day! To everyone celebrating in the United States, we wish you a day full of optimism, reflection, and safe festivities. As this day honors the legacy of leadership and unity, let us pray for…

UWI wins gold digital marketing award for its 75th anniversary launch campaign

The UWI, Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, 16 February, 2024—The University of the West Indies’ 75th anniversary launch campaign has earned ‘gold’ at the AVA Digital Awards. This international competition recognises outstanding work by creative professionals in digital communication.  AVA Digital…

UWI Hosts 8th Global Reggae Conference – A Century of Sound: Technology, Culture and Performance

The UWI, Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Wednesday, February 14, 2024—The region’s 8th Global Reggae Conference (#GRC2024) hosted by the Institute of Caribbean Studies and the Reggae Studies Unit at The University of the West Indies kicks off today, Wednesday, February 14….

EU Vacillating Jamaica Demonstrating

by Peter Polack Recent developments in Jamaica suggest that country is awash in corruption, not to mention crime and human rights abuses. It includes a prime minister who has not had his disputed asset declarations published for three years, six…

The UWI Mourns the Loss of a Titan of Leadership in Basdeo Panday

he UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Wednesday, January 3, 2024—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) expresses its heartfelt condolences on the passing of the Honourable Basdeo Panday. An indomitable spirit, whose legacy as a former Prime Minister of…

Cayman Police Respond to Report of Illegal Landing

From RCIPS Shortly after 7:00AM yesterday, 18 January, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers to a report that a vessel carrying two men had landed on the shore off Bodden Town Road, in the Breakers area. Officers attended the location…