Jamaica: Foote happy for Williams’ Austin Sealy Award success
By Paul Reid From Jamaica Observer Holmwood Tech upset Hydel in mile relay PHILADELPHIA, USA — Shaquena Foote is happy that her teammate Briana Williams won back-to-back Austin Sealy Award, as the outstanding athlete at last weekend’s 48th Carifta Games,…
Madera outlines strategy for Caribbean Airlines
BY RICHARD BROWNE From Jamaica Observer Coming out of its first profitable year for some time, Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has big plans to develop Norman m anley International Airport (NMIA) into a regional hub for the Caribbean, according to its CEO Galvin Madera….
Jamaica: NLS provides art solutions for local artists
By Sharlene Hendricks From Jamaica Observer What comes to mind when you think of Caribbean art? Perhaps the works of David Pottinger, or Richard Hall, or maybe even the vibrant paintings that are popular among tourists for giving that Caribbean aesthetic…
Boyz anxious to lay Cayman ghost to rest with Bonaire blowout
From Jamaica Observer WILLEMSTAD, Curacao — The Cayman Islands performance is like a stubborn ghost that won’t go away. But Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz are determined to exorcise the demon of their less than impressive 4-0 win over their neighbours in…
Jamaica: Now health ministry admits one dengue-related death
From Jamaica Observer The [Jamaica] Ministry of Health is now reporting that there has been one presumed dengue-related death so far this year. The information runs counter to Sunday’s news release by the ministry stating that there were no confirmed…
We’re not associated with Florida gun seizure, Caribbean Airlines says
From Jamaica Observer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is today denying any association with the massive gun seizure at the Miami International Airport on November 13. A statement from the airline insisted that no contraband items were…
Oliver Mills: The merry-go-round of Caribbean education
By Oliver Mills From Caribbean News Now Is Caribbean education in a merry-go-round state? Why is it that, despite the educational consultancies examining the system of Caribbean education, there is the feeling it is not serving its purpose, and is…
Trump economic measures would affect the Caribbean, warns media
From Presna Latina Kingston, Oct 30 (Prensa Latina) The implementation of economic measures proposed to the United States Congress by President Donald Trump, such as the reduction of international aid by 33 percent, would affect Caribbean nations, warn media reports….
Ontario university wants more Caribbean students
From News 784 The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) says it is so impressed with its Caribbean students that it plans to increase the number of students it recruits from the tropical islands. Already it has an international…
UPDATE: Cayman Islands: RCIPS issue clarification on Jamaica Observer article
From RCIPS UPDATED: Thu 10 Aug 2017 In response to further queries on this topic, I want to further clarify that the person currently in court in Jamaica as per the article in the Jamaica Observer http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/ex-cop-accused-of-holding-woman-by-throat-for-court-today_107254 is NOT employed…