Jamaica open CONCACAF Nations League with 4-0 win over Cayman Islands
From Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica opened their qualifying phase of the CONCACAF Nations League with a comfortable 4-0 win over an over-matched Cayman Islands inside the National Stadium on Sunday. Played before a paltry 1,360 patrons, Darren Mattocks in…
Reggae Boyz coach, Theodore Whitmore resigns
By Howard Campbell From South Florida Caribbean News KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s soccer program will soon be on the hunt for a new head coach following the resignation of Theodore Whitmore the former head Coach of the Reggae Boyz. Dalton…
Jamaica’s tourism to play greater role in reducing crime
From South Florida Caribbean News KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says, though the destination is not at risk, his Ministry will increase efforts to tackle the issue of crime affecting the people of Jamaica. Addressing delegates at…
Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference to officially launch April 4th
From South Florida Caribbean News Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference official launch to be streamed live Andrew Holness will officially launch the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference. KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness will be the keynote speaker at the…
France hosts major exhibition on Jamaican music
By A. D. McKenzie From Caribbean News Service PARIS, Mar 30 2017 (IPS) – It’s one of those movie-like spring days in Paris, where blue skies and brilliant sunshine lift spirits after a long, wet, grey winter. Many people are…
8 Caribbean cruise ports you’ll love the most [+1 not in article]
By Carmen Fifield From dreamplango Winter cruise season is approaching and if you are yearning for warm weather, gorgeous beaches and exciting waterfront towns, your winter cruise cannot come fast enough. While you are dreaming and scheming for your next…
Energy cost greatest deterrent to growth in Caribbean – Simpson Miller
From Jamaica Observer KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says the high cost of energy is the single greatest deterrent to economic growth in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. Addressing an International Monetary Fund (IMF) sponsored 2014…